Proportion between the Sexes

In March, 1878, there were 79.40 females to every 100 males, but in that proportion the Chinese people were included, and as they do not come to the colony with a view to permanent settlement, and do not bring their women with them, a juster estimate of the general population would be made by estimating the proportion exclusive of the Chinese. The proportion thus arrived at would be 100 males to 80.98 females.

In April, 1881, there were 100 males to 81.72 females, and excluding Chinese the proportions were 100 males to 82.88 females, showing a marked movement towards the numerical equalization of the sexes.