Digital Media Data by Lucy Andrew

Media statistics

2025-02-20 23:02:09 UTC

Looking forward to seeing some student posts here. The way the Australian public access media has changed quite significantly over the last decade, and even the last few years. If you are still looking for sites that provide some useful statistics, try starting with the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). You may find something useful for introducing the importance or the scale of the issue you are looking at in your Report.

https://www.acma.gov.au/

Kyle Robinson (Digital Media)

2025-02-23 06:09:38 UTC

Recent findings from the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) indicate a growing preference for paid subscription streaming services among Australians. In 2024, 69% of people reported using these platforms, reflecting an increase from 66% in 2023. The most significant rise in viewership was observed among individuals aged 45–54, highlighting a shift in media consumption habits within this demographic. Additionally, the number of female viewers engaging with paid streaming services saw a notable increase, rising from 68% in 2023 to 73% in 2024 (ACMA, 2024).

Reference List:

Australian Communications and Media Authority. (2024). Communications and media in Australia: How we watch and listen to content. https://www.acma.gov.au/publications/2024-12/report/communications-and-media-australia-how-we-watch-and-listen-content

Marko Savovic (Teaching Team)

2025-05-06 23:46:07 UTC

What data really stood out to you? What caught your attention? Share it with others and tell us what it means!

Raeh Power (Digital Media)

2025-11-01 09:24:23 UTC

Data analysed by Jobs and Skills Australia (2025) shows Multimedia Specialists and Web Developers full time median earnings in the field are substantially higher than the average median for other occupations, with professionals in this field earning approximately $2,252 a week as opposed to the $1,697 average. The data analysed also highlighted a gender imbalance in the field with roughly 79% of the workforce being male and only 21% being female.

References:

https://www.jobsandskills.gov.au/data/occupation-and-industry-profiles/occupations/2612-multimedia-specialists-and-web-developers

Lisa McGinty (Digital Media)

2025-11-02 10:21:26 UTC

Australia’s population is steadily ageing, with older adults making up an increasing sector of the community. In 2022, 17.1% of Australians (4.4 million people) were aged 65 years and over—up from 13.3% in 2009. This indicates a 52% rise in the number of older people from that period, compared with a 12% increase among those aged 0 to 64 years. The trend reflects longer life expectancy and lower fertility rates, leading to sustained growth in the proportion of older Australians. Females made up a higher share of this group (18.0%) than males (16.2%), consistent with women’s longer lifespans. As Australia’s ageing population continues to grow, the shift will have critical implications for health care, aged care, and workforce planning.

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2022). Disability, Ageing and Carers, Australia: Summary of Findings. ABS. https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/health/disability/disability-ageing-and-carers-australia-summary-findings/latest-release