09/10 Census Result   »   General   »   Ethnicity

The General category of questions gathers basic respondent information on general topics such as age, sexual preference, relationship status, employment, ethnicity etc. These questions provide a base from which subsequent category questions can expand.

  • What ethnic background would you say represents you?

    • Caucasian 85.6% 85.2%
    • Asian 2.7% 3.6%
    • Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander 0.6% 1.1%
    • Indian 1.8% 1.4%
    • African 0.4% 0.2%
    • Middle Eastern 1.2% 0.8%
    • Latino 0.9% 0.8%
    • Other 3.9% 4.7%
    • Did not Answer 2.9% 2.4%
  • Which ethnicity are you most attracted to?

    • Caucasian 56.5% 67.0%
    • Asian 7.4% 1.9%
    • Aboriginal / Torres Strait Islander 0.2% 0.4%
    • Indian 0.8% 0.6%
    • African 0.5% 1.2%
    • Middle Eastern 0.9% 1.3%
    • Latino 2.7% 2.5%
    • Other 1.1% 2.2%
    • No preference 27.0% 20.4%
    • Did not Answer 3.0% 2.5%
  • Has ethnicity or religion ever hindered a sexual relationship between you and someone?

    • Yes - Religion 8.5% 8.3%
    • Yes - Ethnicity 5.2% 7.7%
    • Yes - Both 6.0% 9.4%
    • No - neither 77.2% 72.2%
    • Did not Answer 3.1% 2.5%