HILDA Statistical Report

Funded by the Department of Social Services, the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey is a nationally representative longitudinal study of Australian households. Our researchers publish the latest findings from the HILDA Survey each year, providing valuable insights into how various aspects of Australians’ lives have changed over time.

The 20th Annual HILDA Statistical Report

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This report presents select findings from Waves 1 to 23 of the HILDA Survey and explores 10 topics:

  • Households and family life
  • Household economic wellbeing
  • The labour market
  • Retirement
  • Housing insurance
  • Bodily pain
  • Psychological distress
  • Blood donation
  • Friendships
  • Time stress
HILDA Media Enquiries:
ben.cardwell@unimelb.edu.au
HILDA Statistical Reports 2006 - 2024:
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HILDA Fast Facts

Data from the HILDA Survey Project is accessed by local and international researchers to inform policy decisions that improve our lives...

Follows the lives of more than 17,000 Australians each year.
Collects information on many aspects of life in Australia.
Participants are followed over the course of their lifetime.
The only study of its kind in Australia.
Dr Inga Lass
The HILDA Survey is a unique national compass, charting the course of Australian lives across time and space. Its invaluable insights illuminate the complex interplay of factors that shape our society, empowering us to navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Dr Inga Lass

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