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Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey

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2025 Statistical report

Our annual reports provide data‑driven insights into how Australians’ lives change over time

HILDA Survey Conference

Register now for the HILDA Survey Research Conference 1-2 October 2026

Release 24 now available

HILDA Survey data is available to approved researchers through the Australian Data Archive.

Data user training

We offer a variety of training sessions, from a 2.5hr online workshop to a 4-day intensive hands-on methods training.

Large cohort

Tracks around 17,000 Australians each year, giving a strong, representative sample.

Comprehensive coverage

Collects information on household and family relationships, income and employment, health and education.

Follow-up over time

Participants are followed for more than 25 years, enabling long‑term analysis.

Unique and accessible

HILDA is Australia’s only study of its kind and qualified researchers may apply to access the data.

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Publications

Explore the library of research publications that use HILDA Survey data

For data users

Apply for data, find support materials and book training

Our people

Meet the key people behind the HILDA Survey Project

Our research

We harness longitudinal analysis to inform effective social and economic policy

HILDA Insights

For expert analysis of the HILDA datasets, get in touch to discuss collaboration or consultancy.

Contact the team

For over 25 years Melbourne Institute researchers have designed and managed the HILDA Survey, championing best-practice longitudinal methods to deliver robust, policy‑relevant evidence about Australian life.

Work based on HILDA data appears in peer‑reviewed journals, reports and books both in Australia and overseas, and frequently receives extensive media coverage. Its unrivalled longitudinal data capture how lives change over time and provide a vital evidence base for policy and research in key areas including:

  • economics and subjective wellbeing
  • education
  • family dynamics

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