Gen Z Deemed 'Sensible Generation' as Marriage and Divorce Rates Decline in Australia

When it comes to marriage and divorce, is gen Z the sensible generation? | Van Badham

This happily married gen Xer celebrates the fact marriage rates are down. It shows Australians have the freedom and opportunity to make the best decisions for them The Australian Bureau of Statistics reported last month that the marriage rate is declining. As someone who champions marriage, is married and thinks a wedding is lovely, I think it’s great news. According to the data, the crude rate of registered marriages per 1,000 residents aged 16 and over fell from 5.5 in 2024 to 5.3 in 2025, ...

By Van Badham