About this season
Through census data, surveys and studies, we now know more about ourselves than ever before. But what’s the story behind the stats? In our diverse modern world, is there still such a thing as "average?" The Stats of Life is a fun, factual entertainment series that layers graphics of statistics over intimate stories of real people.
Episodes (8)
1. Working Life
Aired 11 January 2019
A couple who both work full time, a couple with a busy construction company and woman works the gig economy.
2. Technology
Aired 18 January 2019
A family struggles over screen time, a couple who both work in high tech and a woman who's off the grid.
3. Pets
Aired 1 February 2019
A couple with an Instagram-famous dog, a woman with show cats and a family who rescue aged dogs.
4. Selling Homes
Aired 8 February 2019
A family sells to upsize, a retired couple needs to downsize and a couple tries to sell their house themselves.
5. Marriage
Aired 15 February 2019
A married couple lives apart, a couple lives in a van and a couple who are both pursuing college degrees.
6. Retirement
Aired 22 February 2019
A woman keeps a busy schedule, a couple carefully plan their retirement and a group of women form a co-op.
7. Savings & Debt
Aired 1 March 2019
A couple's burdened by childcare cost, a couple spends more than they earn and a family lives a frugal life.
8. Raising Kids
Aired 8 March 2019
A couple worry about culture, a mother has a child on her own and a couple struggle with family values.