4102.0 - Australian Social Trends

Australian Social Trends 2003 presents information on contemporary social issues and areas of public policy concern. By drawing on a wide range of ABS statistics, as well as those from other official sources, Australian Social Trends describes change and diversity in Australian society. It is designed to assist and encourage informed decision-making and to be of value to a wide audience, including all those involved in social policy, research, journalism, marketing and teaching, as well as anyone interested in how we live today.

Australian Social Trends 2003 includes a set of national and state summary tables which present key social indicators in each of seven major areas of social concern (listed below). These summary tables show at a glance how aspects of wellbeing have been changing over time and how they differ between states and territories. Also provided is a set of tables of international comparisons for 17 countries, which include major OECD countries, Australia's nearest neighbours, and trading partners.

Seven major areas of social concern:

Population

Family and community

Health

Education and training

Work

Economic resources

Housing

This page last updated 20 June 2006

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Data Cubes (Information) (I-Note)	Australian Social Trends 2003 presents information on contemporary social issues and areas of public policy concern. By drawing on a wide range of ABS statistics, as well as those from other official sources, Australian Social Trends describes change and diversity in Australian society. It is designed to assist and encourage informed decision-making and to be of value to a wide audience, including all those involved in social policy, research, journalism, marketing and teaching, as well as anyone interested in how we live today. Australian Social Trends 2003 includes a set of national and state summary tables which present key social indicators in each of seven major areas of social concern (listed below). These summary tables show at a glance how aspects of wellbeing have been changing over time and how they differ between states and territories. Also provided is a set of tables of international comparisons for 17 countries, which include major OECD countries, Australia's nearest neighbours, and trading partners. Seven major areas of social concern: Population Family and community Health Education and training Work Economic resources Housing This page last updated 20 June 2006

Australian Bureau of StatisticsCelebrating the International Year of Statistics 2013

Australian Bureau of Statistics
Celebrating the International Year of Statistics 2013