6541.0.30.001 - Microdata: Income and Housing, Australia, 2017-18

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Introduction About the Survey File Structure Data Items Using the CURF Using the DataLab Using the TableBuilder Conditions of Use About this Release History of Changes	INTRODUCTION This product provides information about the release of microdata from the Survey of Income and Housing (SIH), Australia, 2017-18, including TableBuilder, a Confidentialised Unit Record File (CURF) and a Detailed Microdata File available via the DataLab. Included is information about the following: The survey The microdata products and content An explanation of how to use the files The Data Item List The conditions of use Information on the quality of the microdata Microdata are the most detailed information available from a survey and are generally the responses to individual questions on the questionnaire or data derived from two or more questions. This level of detail is released with the approval of the Australian Statistician. AVAILABLE PRODUCTS The following microdata products are available from this survey: TableBuilder - helps users customise and export tables of weighted counts, proportions and other mathematical functions. DataLab - approved users can access a remote desktop environment for in-depth analysis using a range of statistical software packages. Basic CURF - datasets available on MicrodataDownload. Further information about these services, and other information to assist users in understanding and accessing microdata in general, is available from the Microdata Entry Page. Before you apply for access, you should read and familiarise yourself with the information contained in the Responsible Use of ABS Microdata, User Guide. APPLY FOR ACCESS To apply for access and subscribe to the TableBuilder product use the How to Apply for Microdata. To apply for access to the DataLab, please register using the 'How to Apply for Microdata' link above and contact microdata.access@abs.gov.au to arrange a session. FURTHER INFORMATION Further information about the survey and the microdata product: List of data items available in TableBuilder, the Basic CURF and DataLab are available from the 'downloads' tab of this release. The Quality Declaration is available from the 'explanatory notes' tab of this release. Detailed information about the survey is available in the Survey of Income and Housing, User Guide, Australia, 2017–18. For support in the use of this product, please contact Microdata Access Strategies on 1300 135 070 or via microdata.access@abs.gov.au. The ABS Privacy Policy outlines how the ABS handles any personal information that you provide to us. Document Selection These documents will be presented in a new window.