Some trends for the decade ahead in Australia

Jack Dikian

July 2011

1. There are now signs that the growth of social networks may be flattening out and people beginning to look for internet based tools and practical applications.

2. The combined effects of the Global Financial Crisis and environmental sustainability may bring about a slowdown to rampant materialism.

3. Flexibility, job variety and work-life balance will remain part of employment, a return to training, skill development, and longer job tenure and stability.

4. This decade will see Australia's population hit 27 million.

Source: McCrindle Research & ABS– analysis and graphics by J. Dikian