Bhg
  • Shop
  • News
  • Food
  • DIY
  • Garden
  • Renovating
  • Decorating
  • Health
  • TV
  • Hard to Find
Bhg
  • Shop
  • News
  • Food
  • DIY
  • Garden
  • Renovating
  • Decorating
  • Health
  • TV
  • Hard to Find
Subscribe
  1. Home
  2. News

It’ll take 30 years until men do as much housework as women

According to new Australian data. - by Laura Barry
  • 13 Aug 2018
It’ll take 30 years until men do as much housework as women

Data from the annual University of Melbourne and Melbourne Institute HILDA survey of 17,000 Australians suggests that at the current rate of change, it’ll take another 30 years until men do the same amount of housework as women. Furthermore, women are still doing around seven more hours of housework a week than men.

The study looked at data collected from heterosexual couples, and while men did 55 minutes more housework in 2016 than they did in 2002, women are still doing 20 hours a week of housework, while men do just 13. 

Unfortunately, recent research suggests that Australians are currently reinforcing the unfair division of labour at home with their own children.

man making bed with rubber gloves in pocket
Getty

The University of Melbourne Kids Contribute survey of 10,000 primary school children revealed that the gender pay gap starts at home with pocket money. Girls were found to be paid less than their brothers and were much more likely to not be paid at all.

Last year, Plan International Australia surveyed 2000 females aged 10 to 25 about inequality for the Dream Gap report. Two-thirds of the 10 to 17 year-olds (63 per cent) said they did more housework than their brothers. This sense of inequality grew as girls entered adulthood. Three quarters of the young women aged 18 to 25 reported doing more at home than the men in their lives.

While the shift in attitudes towards gender and gender roles have improved, the research suggests that this isn’t translating to a fairer division of work at home for women or children.

You might also like:

One third of animal owners prefer their pet to their partner

This smartwatch for kids will give parents peace of mind

Research says if you own this item you're wealthy

  • News
  • Health
  • Better Life
Laura Barry
Laura Barry
Laura Barry is a writer, bookworm and interior design enthusiast with a love for reporting on all things homes, travel and lifestyle. When not tapping away at her keyboard, Laura can be found making endless cups of tea or perusing the shelves of Sydney’s many bookstores.

Treat yourself to a subscription-Save up to 25%

Plus, your chance to win

Subscribe Now
Treat yourself to a subscription

Treat yourself to a subscription-Save up to 25%

Plus, your chance to win

Subscribe Now
Treat yourself to a subscription

Recommended to you

YOU’LL NEED A WEDGE TO HANG THAT DOOR
Watch 6:32

YOU’LL NEED A WEDGE TO HANG THAT DOOR

{headline}

{headline}

9 best space-saving bunk beds you and your kids will love

9 best space-saving bunk beds you and your kids will love

5 household jobs that need to be done over the summer holidays

5 household jobs that need to be done over the summer holidays

Natural cleaning oils to help clean the home

Natural cleaning oils to help clean the home

Build a 'mini-me' workbench for your kids

Build a 'mini-me' workbench for your kids

{headline}

{headline}

How to get organised by your front door

How to get organised by your front door

Your old Cabbage Patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars

Your old Cabbage Patch doll could be worth thousands of dollars

This is the cheapest place to buy your back to school supplies

This is the cheapest place to buy your back to school supplies

{headline}

{headline}

McDonald’s brings back retro Happy Meal toys

McDonald’s brings back retro Happy Meal toys

Children who love dinosaurs are smarter than those who don’t

Children who love dinosaurs are smarter than those who don’t

The names of the best and worst behaved kids of 2019

The names of the best and worst behaved kids of 2019

20 of the best girls' bedroom ideas

20 of the best girls' bedroom ideas

What is the legal age a child can walk to school alone?

What is the legal age a child can walk to school alone?

5 reasons why some women grow facial hair

5 reasons why some women grow facial hair

 Health changes you can expect from menopause

Health changes you can expect from menopause

Bhg
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
Bhg Magazine Subscribe
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

Brands

  • All Recipes
  • BHG Shop
  • Girlfriend
  • Home Beautiful
  • New Idea
  • New Idea Food
  • Practical Parenting

Our Network

  • marie claire
  • Beauty Crew
  • Who
  • Women's Weekly Food
  • Bounty Parents
  • That’s Life
  • Perth Now
  • The West Australian
  • 7Plus
  • 7mate
  • 7NEWS
  • 7Sport
  • Sunrise
  • Starts at 60
  • Hard to Find
© 2022 Are Media PTY LTD
All products are independently selected, tested or recommended by our team of experts.If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Get more from Better Homes and Gardens

Magazine Subscription Offer

Treat yourself to a subscription-Save up to 25%

Shop This Offer
Treat yourself to a subscription