HILDA Statistical Report

Supported by the Department of Social Services, we publish annual HILDA Survey findings that offer
data-driven insights into how Australians' lives change over time.

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The 21st Annual HILDA Statistical Report

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This report presents select findings from Waves 1 to 24 of the HILDA Survey and explores 11 topics:

  • Trends in key social and economic indicators
  • Single parents
  • Relationship quality
  • Education and labour market outcomes
  • Cognitive ability
  • Labour market mismatches
  • Economic disadvantage
  • Food insecurity
  • Financial literacy and financial wellbeing
  • Housing affordability and adequacy
  • Social media use and cybercrime victimisation

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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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