Connected kids and teens

Aussie families are digitally connected. 96% have wi-fi access within the home.

The internet plays a major role in young people's lives. 85% of kids (8 to 13) and teens (14 to 17) see the internet as important in their lives.

80% of kids and teens use more than one device to go online. 

Most popular devices

• Teens: Mobile phones - 78%, Laptops - 76%
• Kids: Tablets - 71%

Teens spend 74% more time online than kids per week outside of school.

• Kids - 19 hours
• Teens - 33 hours

Going online is more than fun and games.

• Schoolwork - 78%
• Watch videos, movies or TV online - 73%
• Research online - 66%
• Play games - 62%
• Listen to music - 60%
• Use social media - 53%

Teens are more social online than kids.

• 34% of kids and 82% of teens use social media
• 17% of kids and 40% of teens post content online
• 26% of kids and 52% of teens use messaging apps

Boys and girls socialise differently online.

• 48% of boys and 58% of girls use social media
• 31% of boys and 43% of girls use messaging apps
• 52% of boys and 26% of girls play interactive multiplayer games

Source: Survey commissioned by eSafety, June 2016. Respondents included 2,278 children aged 8 to 17 years in Australia with access to the internet.