Guides: Statistics and data: Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)

Finding statistics in the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)

The ABS is the major source of statistics on a wide range of economic, social, population, social and environmental matters of importance to Australia.

Below are some links to help you to start exploring the site:

Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)
Online access to full text ABS statistical publications and datasets from the 1990s, as well as a growing range of historical data.
Data by region
Statistics on a particular geographic region in Australia.
ABS Microdata
Microdata allows researchers to conduct in-depth analysis and research, informing decisions of importance to Australia. Some typical uses of microdata include production of papers, journal articles, books, PhD theses and microsimulation.
Statistical Geography
Access to Australian Statistical Geography Standards (ASGS) and the Statistical Spatial Framework (SSF).

Census TableBuilder
Census TableBuilder is an online data tool in which you can create tables, graphs and maps of Census data. It is designed to help you produce data specific to your needs.