Statistics

The ABS homepage provides access to various Australian statistics relating to the economy, labour force, industry, people, health and environment, as well as access to Census statistics and data.

Statistical releases relate to key data such as Interest Rates, Exchange Rates and Inflation and Inflation Expectations.

The AIHW releases reports, data and statistics relating to Australian health and welfare. These cover fields as diverse as housing assistance, homelessness, perinatal health, disability, cancer, hospitals and hospital activity, alcohol and other drugs, and mortality.

Use the Dashboard to access current statistics on the priority reform areas that form the National Agreement on Closing the Gap

Statistics for each of the colonies of Australia and New Zealand and are complemented by analysis and commentary. The publication also includes chapters on political divisions, areas and boundaries, climate, parliaments and defence.

The Australian Data Archive (ADA) provides a national service for the collection and preservation of digital research data and to make these data available for secondary analysis by academic researchers and other users. The ADA is comprised of seven sub-archives:
Social Science, Historical, Indigenous, Longitudinal, Qualitative, Crime & Justice and International.

The Queensland statistician collects statistics on Queensland's population, economy and society.

Information on locating a variety of Australian national statistics by topic

Links to key contacts and help pages, including purchasing data, understanding statistical language, citing ABS sources and support for visually impaired users.

For customised data requests. Submit this form if you would like a free quote for data from the ABS Consultancy Service.

The Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey is a household-based panel study which began in 2001. It collects information about economic and subjective well-being, labour market dynamics and family dynamics. The panel members are followed over time. Academic and other researchers can apply to use the General Release datasets for their research.