09/10 Census Result   »   Sexual Relations   »   Meeting Partners

This category explores our intimate relationships with each other. It discovers how we meet and how our modern relationship dynamics work. This category exposes the casual freedom of modern interaction and the continuing evolution in sexual relationships in Australia.

• Of these options, how do you think the best way to meet a potential love interest is?

  • Online 20.9% 18.9%
  • Through friends 35.4% 42.6%
  • Through work 7.4% 6.5%
  • Out at clubs 3.3% 2.9%
  • Pubs or bars 5.2% 4.9%
  • At parties 7.3% 5.7%
  • Through blind dates 0.3% 0.4%
  • On holiday 2.6% 2.3%
  • Did not Answer 17.7% 15.8%

• How many potential new romantic partners do you meet a year ?

  • None 19.0% 24.0%
  • One or two 29.8% 28.7%
  • A few 24.7% 20.5%
  • Lots 6.0% 8.7%
  • Did not Answer 20.6% 18.1%

• Do you think there is someone special out there for you

  • Yes 59.5% 62.5%
  • No 6.8% 6.1%
  • Not sure 13.3% 12.5%
  • Did not Answer 20.4% 19.0%

• Have you tried online dating?

  • Yes 52.9% 51.6%
  • No 23.5% 29.0%
  • No, but I’m interested 6.0% 3.4%
  • Did not Answer 17.7% 16.1%

• Have you ever slept with someone you met while online dating?

  • Yes 41.2% 44.9%
  • No 38.0% 36.5%
  • Did not Answer 20.8% 18.6%

• Have you ever developed a serious relationship with someone you met while online dating?

  • Yes 20.9% 26.9%
  • No 60.9% 56.5%
  • Did not Answer 18.2% 16.6%

• Have you ever married someone you met while online dating?

  • Yes 3.7% 4.6%
  • No 78.3% 78.5%
  • Did not Answer 18.0% 16.9%

• Do you know couples that met online?

  • Yes 48.0% 60.7%
  • No 34.0% 23.2%
  • Did not Answer 18.0% 16.1%

• If you have one, do you lie in your online dating profile?

  • Yes 7.6% 4.6%
  • No 63.6% 69.9%
  • Sometimes 9.2% 5.1%
  • Did not Answer 19.5% 20.3%