Finding Statistics
International sources
- CensusScope: Census 2010 Data, Charts, Maps, and RankingsCensusScope is an easy-to-use tool for investigating U.S. demographic trends, brought to you by the Social Science Data Analysis Network (SSDAN) at the University of Michigan.
- Childstats.gov - HomeThe US Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics, or the Forum, is a working group of Federal agencies that collect, analyze, and report data on issues related to children and families.
- CIA - The World FactbookStatistics and maps referring to countries around the world.
- GeoHive: Global StatisticsPopulation statistics of regions, countries, provinces and cities.
- Office for National StatisticsStatistics from the UK about death, birth, ageing, fertility and population.
- OFFSTATSThe OFFSTATS database provides access to free statistics from official sources on the web. Web links are arranged by country, region or subject.
- United Nations Statistics DivisionDemographic data about UN member countries.
Australian Census
The Australian Bureau of Statistics 
provides free access to most of the Australian Census data.
The most commonly used features include:
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Analytical articles
- Analytical articles will be released progressively and present commentary and statistical analysis using 2011 Census data. The series also includes several articles focusing on 100 years of Census. -
QuickStats
- QuickStats enable you to quickly and easily access summary information about the people, families and dwellings in an area and compare it to state and national data. At the state and national level, QuickStats highlights key differences between 2006 and 2011 Census data. -
Community Profiles
- Community Profiles provide a comprehensive statistical picture of an area, detailing characteristics of people, families and dwellings. They cover most topics from the Census form and can be used for research, planning and analysis.Community Profiles contain the following six profiles:
- Basic Community
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples (Indigenous)
- Time Series
- Place of Enumeration
- Expanded Community
- Working Population.
Community Profiles can be used to compare the characteristics of different areas
More information about ABS Census
The following page contains further explanation about Census and links to tutorials created by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
Australian sources
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS): Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander PeoplesStatistics on indigenous community services; crime and justice; education and training; health; housing; labour; language and culture; population and social issues.
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS): Family and CommunityFamilies are a vital part of society, forming the basic unit of home life for most Australian people. Family composition and structure is however, in a constant state of change. Family statistics measure aspects of this change and are important social indicators. They provide insight into the patterns of marriage, partnering, family formation and separation. Family statistics are also a useful source of information about parental care, visiting arrangements and child support.
- Australian Bureau of Statistics Statistics by TopicTopics pages group together ABS publications and other relevant information on subjects, such as :
- Economy
- Environment and energy
- Industry
- People
- Regional statistics
- Demography listings (Office of Economic and Statistical Research, Queensland Treasury)Statistics to do with population numbers, vital statistics and migration for Queensland.
- Statistics - Visa, Study and MigrationThese statistics have been gathered in the last few years and reveal trends and projections.