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Australia’s divorce rate is the lowest it’s been in 50 years. Why?

AUSTRALIA, AUG 4 – Marriages in Australia last nearly 11 months longer before divorce compared to 2019, with divorce rates dropping to 2.1 per 1,000 people aged 16 and over in 2024.

Summary by The Conversation
At first glance, it might seem like good news. Divorces in Australia have dropped to their lowest rate since no-fault divorce was introduced. And on average, marriages are lasting longer. Latest data show 2.1 divorces registered for every 1,000 Australians aged 16 and over in 2024. But while greater longevity of marriages has been heralded as a sign of more successful relationships, the reality is far more nuanced. Australians are marrying and d…

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The Conversation broke the news in on Monday, August 4, 2025.
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