Table 1: Women's Participation Rate in Paid Work by Age of Youngest Child, Australia 2001 (%)
| Age of youngest child | Employed 35+ hours | Employed 25-34 hours | Employed <25 hours | Total employed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mother in couple | ||||
| 0 | 8% | 4% | 24% | 35% |
| 1year | 14% | 7% | 28% | 48% |
| 2 years | 16% | 8% | 28% | 52% |
| 3 years | 19% | 9% | 28% | 55% |
| 4-5 years | 21% | 10% | 28% | 59% |
| 6-13 years | 29% | 14% | 22% | 75% |
| 14-18 years | 38% | 14% | 22% | 75% |
| Total | 24% | 11% | 26% | 61% |
| Lone Mother | ||||
| 0 | 4% | 2% | 9% | 14% |
| 1 year | 6% | 3% | 14% | 23% |
| 2 years | 9% | 4% | 16% | 30% |
| 3 years | 11% | 5% | 19% | 35% |
| 4-5 years | 13% | 6% | 20% | 4% |
| 6-13 years | 21% | 9% | 23% | 52% |
| 14-18 years | 37% | 11% | 18% | 66% |
| Total | 20% | 8% | 19% | 47% |
Source: Pocock (2003, p73) The Work/Life Collision (from unpublished 2001 census data).
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