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.

HILDA Statistical Report 2019

Past reports

Previous releases of the HILDA Statistical Report are available from the list below.