2023 Australian marriages declined 6.9% to 118,439; largest drops in ACT, NSW; attributed to cost-of-living crisis.
2023 saw a decline in marriages in Australia, with 118,439 marriages recorded, a 6.9% decrease from the previous year, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics. The largest drops in marriages were observed in the Australian Capital Territory and New South Wales, with decreases of 14.1% and 13.2% respectively. This decline may be attributed to the cost-of-living crisis and housing market pressures, leading couples to reconsider spending on weddings. Despite this overall decrease, some celebrants have experienced increased inquiries and a busier year than ever before.
August 16, 2024
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