Finding Statistics
This guide will assist you to locate relevant statistics for your assignments.
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Finding Statistics on a Topic
Use a search engine, such as Google, to locate statistics on the topic.
Topic example 1: Locating statistics on smoking incidence in Australia.
Keywords / Search terms: statistics smoking australia
Topic example 2: Locating statistics on communities in Australia.
Keywords / Search terms: statistics (demographic OR communit*) australia
Statistical Databases
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) This link opens in a new windowStatistical information and full text articles and reports produced by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (includes census data).
- OECD iLibrary This link opens in a new windowThe OECD's comprehensive online library including books, reports, papers, and statistics. Anyone can now access OECD full-text content using the Read editions, which can be read online.
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Help
The site contains a number of guides including:
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Help IndexUseful links to resources and information to help you understand and use statistics: how to find and how to use information from the ABS website.
- How can I view the full range of ABS products?Information on how to navigate the ABS website to find statistical data.
- How do I cite ABS sources?Information on how to cite ABS statistical data using Style manual for authors, editors and printers, 6th edition(CQUniversity Harvard referencing style).
- MicrodataThere are user guides, support options, and other useful information available via the left-hand menu.
To access Census Table Builder Basic datasets as well as TableBuilder and microdata data series, go to the How to Apply for Microdata page and follow the registration and subscription instructions. Your university email address is the key to access.