Migration, well-being and development in coastal New South Wales 1976-91

"The study seeks first to ascertain whether the age profile of net migration [in coastal New South Wales, Australia] varied during the period 1976-91.... The second aim is to determine whether or not the impact of net migration on population growth remained constant throughout the period 1976-91. Thirdly, the study seeks to ascertain whether or not socio-economic change during the period can be shown to be indicative of areal variations in advantage and disadvantage. Fourthly, it seeks to determine whether there is any association between age-specific net migration and family composition and, if so, to determine whether this association may be indicative of areal variation in development. Fifthly, classifications of the socio-economic characteristics of the population are undertaken...."