Table 1 Demographic characteristics of total survey sample (n = 3472)
Characteristic | n | % |
|---|---|---|
Gender | ||
Male | 529 | 15.2 |
Female | 2942 | 84.8 |
Age (years) | ||
18–44 | 1815 | 52.3 |
45–64 | 1352 | 39.0 |
65+ | 304 | 8.8 |
Education | ||
Less than year 12 or equivalent | 276 | 8.0 |
Year 12 or equivalent | 640 | 18.6 |
Trade certificate/diploma | 616 | 17.9 |
Bachelor’s degree/postgrad | 1913 | 55.5 |
Dog ownership status | ||
Previous dog owner | 1903 | 54.8 |
Current dog owner | 1362 | 39.2 |
Non-dog owner | 200 | 5.8 |