Population characteristic | N | % |
---|---|---|
Maternal indigenous status Ω |  |  |
Aboriginal | 2 | 1 |
Non-Aboriginal | 304 | 99 |
Maternal Background Ω |  |  |
English speaking | 323 | 66 |
Non-English speaking | 168 | 34 |
Relationship status Ω |  |  |
Married/De-facto | 480 | 97 |
Divorced/Separated | 7 | 1 |
Never married | 8 | 2 |
Maternal Education Ω |  |  |
University* | 414 | 84 |
TAFE# | 63 | 13 |
Less than tertiary¥ | 15 | 3 |
Other | 3 | 1 |
Current maternal employment status | Â | Â |
Full time employment¤ | 92 | 19 |
Part time employment | 161 | 33 |
Maternity leave | 220 | 44 |
Other€ | 23 | 5 |
Occupation | Â | Â |
Nurse/midwife | 242 | 49 |
Clinical/Allied Health | 190 | 39 |
Administration/Management | 61 | 12 |
Approximate household income (before tax); last 12 months (in Australian dollars) Ω |  |  |
Less than A$39999 | 48 | 10 |
A$40000-A$79999 | 157 | 33 |
A$80000 or more | 278 | 58 |
Age of infant when returned to work Ω |  |  |
Less than 6 months old | 41 | 11 |
6 months to less than 12 months old | 192 | 54 |
12 months old or more | 123 | 35 |