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Statistics

Using statistics in your assignments can strengthen your argument by providing supporting evidence for your work.

To find statistics, identify who might have collected the statistics you are looking for (e.g. government departments, companies, organisations, etc) and search their web pages for relevant data and publications.

The resources on this page provide a great starting point!

Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)

The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is the Government agency responsible for the collection of statistics in Australia. They collect, collate and report on data from the Census of Population and Housing, from surveys and from other government agencies.

The ABS collects and makes available statistics covering the economy, people, health, environment & energy, regions and industry.

Australian Census data

2011 Australian Census data
Data about the Australian population taken from the 2011 census.
Census Data - Australia
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) conducts the Census of Population and Housing every five years. The Census aims to count the number of people in Australia and record their key characteristics (age, country of birth, main language spoken at home, religion, martial status, employment, income and family characteristics) and the dwellings in which they live.

Other Australian resources

Australian Data Archive (ADA)
A national service for the collection and preservation of digital research data. Includes social science, historical, Indigenous, longitudinal, qualitative, crime and justice, and international data. You must first register with ADA.
Australian Food Statistics
Find data on food processing from raw agricultural product to highly processed food. Hosted by the Department of Agriculture.
Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
National agency producing information and statistics on Australian health and welfare. Find a range of statistics including diabetes, alcohol, chronic diseases and Indigenous health topics.
Department of Immigration and Border Protection
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) manages the entry and settlement of people in Australia. Find statistics on migration, humanitarian programs, and overseas arrivals and departures.
Reserve Bank of Australia
The Reserve Bank of Australia is Australia's central bank. Find Australian exchange rates, interest rates, credit rates, prices and inflation rate data.
Tourism Research Australia
Tourism Australia provides research services to the industry through consumer and market insights, plus tourism, aviation and economic analysis. Find statistics for visitor arrivals, tourism forecasts and aviation overviews.
WorkSafe
WorkSafe is a division of the WA Department of Commerce and its role is the regulation of workplace safety and health in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1984. Find statistics on work accidents in Australia in various industries.

IBISWorld
Provides information on Australian industries including statistics, analysis and forecasts. Includes industry research reports, company research reports, industry risk rating research reports, business environment reports and global industry reports for the US, UK and China.
RP Data
Provides commercial and residential real estate property valuation and house prices around Australia.
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Historical resources

ABS Historical Publications
Lists the national published output of the ABS published between 1907 and 1993. State publications are not included.
Convict Records - State Library (NSW)
Includes trial and transportation records and information about penal settlements, emancipation, and families of convicts.
Early Australian Census Records - State Library of Victoria
Australian census records from 1788 to 1901
Historical Census and Colonial Data Archive
A searchable archive of Australian Colonial census publications and reports. It is a sub-archive of the Australian Data Archive (ADA). Please note that the archive contains colonial census reports and not the raw census data.
Australian Social Science Data Archive
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has entered into an agreement with the Australian Social Science Data Archive to provide historical census data to ASSDA for storage and distribution.

Statistical terms

OECD Glossary of Terms
Over 6 700 definitions of key terminology, concepts and commonly used acronyms from existing international statistical guidelines and recommendations.

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