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? (see comparison)

  • Online 20.4% 20.9% 18.9%
  • Through friends 37.4% 35.4% 42.6%
  • Through work 7.1% 7.4% 6.5%
  • Out at clubs 3.2% 3.3% 2.9%
  • Pubs or bars 5.1% 5.2% 4.9%
  • At parties 6.8% 7.3% 5.7%
  • Through blind dates 0.4% 0.3% 0.4%
  • On holiday 2.5% 2.6% 2.3%
  • Did not Answer 17.1% 17.6% 15.8%

• How many potential new romantic partners do you meet a year ? (see comparison)

  • None 20.4% 19.0% 24.0%
  • One or two 29.5% 29.8% 28.7%
  • A few 23.5% 24.7% 20.5%
  • Lots 6.7% 6.0% 8.7%
  • Did not Answer 19.9% 20.5% 18.1%

• Do you think there is someone special out there for you (see comparison)

  • Yes 60.3% 59.5% 62.5%
  • No 6.6% 6.8% 6.1%
  • Not sure 13.1% 13.3% 12.5%
  • Did not Answer 20.0% 20.4% 18.9%

• Have you tried online dating? (see comparison)

  • Yes 52.5% 52.9% 51.6%
  • No 25.0% 23.5% 29.0%
  • No, but I’m interested 5.2% 6.0% 3.4%
  • Did not Answer 17.3% 17.6% 16.0%

• Have you ever slept with someone you met while online dating? (see comparison)

  • Yes 42.2% 41.2% 44.9%
  • No 37.6% 38.0% 36.5%
  • Did not Answer 20.2% 20.8% 18.6%

• Have you ever developed a serious relationship with someone you met while online dating? (see comparison)

  • Yes 22.6% 20.9% 26.9%
  • No 59.7% 60.9% 56.5%
  • Did not Answer 17.7% 18.2% 16.6%

• Have you ever married someone you met while online dating? (see comparison)

  • Yes 4.0% 3.7% 4.6%
  • No 78.4% 78.3% 78.5%
  • Did not Answer 17.6% 18.0% 16.9%

• Do you know couples that met online? (see comparison)

  • Yes 51.6% 48.0% 60.7%
  • No 31.0% 34.0% 23.2%
  • Did not Answer 17.4% 18.0% 16.1%

• If you have one, do you lie in your online dating profile? (see comparison)

  • Yes 6.8% 7.6% 4.6%
  • No 65.4% 63.6% 69.9%
  • Sometimes 8.1% 9.2% 5.1%
  • Did not Answer 19.7% 19.6% 20.4%