Characteristic

n

%

Nulliparous

164

87.2

Multiparous

24

12.8

Ethnic Background

Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander

2

1.1

White European

130

69.1

Indian

6

3.2

Asian

24

12.8

Middle Eastern

1

0.5

North American

1

0.5

South American

1

0.5

Mixed race

11

5.6

Other

12

6.4

Geographical location

Urban/City

138

73.4

Rural

43

22.9

Remote

7

3.7

In a relationship

Yes

183

97.3

No

5

2.7

Same sex relationship

3

1.6

Education

No formal qualifications

2

1.1

Completed high school

14

7.4

TAFE certificate/diploma

51

27.1

University degree

121

64.4

Single births

185

98.4

Multiple birth—Twins

3

1.6

Multiple birth—Triplets or more

0

0

Birth education classes—yes

115

61.2

Birth education classes—no

73

38.8

Planned caesarean

13

6.9

Birthing in hospital

172

91.5

Birthing in private birth centre

5

2.7

Birthing in home environment

11

5.6