Who are the visitors? Characteristics of temporary movers in Australia
Who are the visitors? Characteristics of temporary movers in Australia Journal Article
Population, Space and Place
- Author(s): Bell, M., Brown, D.
- Published: 2006
- Volume: 12
Abstract: “Comparison of place of enumeration at the Census with place of usual residence provides a unique window on the geography and characteristics of temporary population movements. This paper uses microdata from the 2001 Australian Census in a logistic regression framework to examine the characteristics of temporary movers classified according to distance of travel and purpose of move. We show that the age composition of temporary movers varies according to distance of move. For non-local work-related travel, the most significant predictors are being male, maritally unattached and working either in extractive industries or government and defence. Travel for consumption shows more balanced sex ratios but is selective of older age groups, and of those who are unemployed or outside the labour force. Both types of move are strongly associated with income.” (2006: 2).