HILDA Statistical Reports
Key research findings from current and past releases of the HILDA Survey.
The Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia Survey, known as HILDA, is a nationally representative longitudinal study of Australian households.
It is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Social Services and is managed by the Melbourne Institute.
The Melbourne Institute publishes the latest findings from the HILDA Survey each year, allowing Australians to see how different aspects of their lives have changed over time.
The 14th Annual Statistical Report of the HILDA Survey
This report presents key findings from Waves 1 to 17 of the HILDA Survey. The report explores nine topics:
- Households and family life
- Household economic wellbeing
- The labour market
- Dual-earner couples
- Work-family conflict
- Family formation and labour market performance of young adults
- Serious illness conditions
- Health expectations and health outcomes
- Illicit drug consumption
The report contains articles on changes in key aspects of life in Australia, as well as information on other findings. The fieldwork for this report was conducted between 2001 and 2017.
Interested researchers may explore the topics listed above, as well as many others, by requesting access to the HILDA Survey data.
Past reports
Previous releases of the HILDA Statistical Report are available from the list below.
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Report 13 (2018)
The 13th Annual Statistical Report of the HILDA Survey covers Waves 1–16.
(150 pages, (PDF 8.7 MB)) -
Report 12 (2017)
The 12th Annual Statistical Report of the HILDA Survey covers Waves 1–15.
(121 pages, (PDF 12.5 MB)) -
Report 11 (2016)
The 11th Annual Statistical Report of the HILDA Survey covers Waves 1–14.
(124 pages, (PDF 13.8 MB)) -
Report 10 (2015)
The 10th Annual Statistical Report of the HILDA Survey covers Waves 1–12.
(100 pages, (PDF 19.7 MB)) -
Report 9 (2014)
The 9th Annual Statistical Report of the HILDA Survey covers Waves 1–11.
(144 pages, (PDF 5.9 MB)) -
Report 8 (2013)
The 8th Annual Statistical Report of the HILDA Survey covers Waves 1–10.
(129 pages, (PDF 3.5 MB)) -
Report 7 (2012)
The 7th Annual Statistical Report of the HILDA Survey covers Waves 1–9.
(187 pages, (PDF 1.8 MB)) -
Report 6 (2011)
The 6th Annual Statistical Report of the HILDA Survey covers Waves 1–8.
(193 pages, (PDF 2.1 MB)) -
Report 5 (2010)
The 5th Annual Statistical Report of the HILDA Survey covers Waves 1–7.
(178 pages, (PDF 4.4 MB)) -
Report 4 (2009)
The 4th Annual Statistical Report of the HILDA Survey covers Waves 1–6.
(220 pages, (PDF 4.0 MB)) -
Report 3 (2008)
The 3rd Annual Statistical Report of the HILDA Survey covers Waves 1–5.
(148 pages, (PDF 1.0 MB)) -
Report 2 (2007)
The 2nd Annual Statistical Report of the HILDA Survey covers Waves 1–4.
(143 pages, (PDF 779.5 KB)) -
Report 1 (2006)
The 1st Annual Statistical Report of the HILDA Survey covers Waves 1–3.
(116 pages, (PDF 664.1 KB))