This paper contains time series data for secured and unsecured housing finance commitments for owner occupation, commitments for construction or purchase of dwellings for rent or resale, and loan outstandings to individuals/households for housing. For secured housing finance for owner occupation, this publication presents the number and value of commitments made by banks, permanent building...

The latest report from the Australian Bureau of Statistics indicating the shift in retail trade figures for the month of June 2012.

Victoria's estimated resident population at June 2011 was 5.53 million people. In the ten years to 2011, Victoria had the second largest growth of all states and territories, after Queensland, with a population increase of 729,800. The state grew by 15% over this period, equal to Australia as a whole.

Australia's estimated resident population (ERP) reached 22.3 million at 30 June 2011, increasing by 2.9 million people or 15% since 30 June 2001.All states and territories experienced population growth between 2001 and 2011, with the largest increases in Australia's three most populous states. Queensland had the greatest growth (up by 845,200 people), followed by Victoria...

This article explores the relationship between experiences of crime victimisation and self-reported measures of social capital and social cohesion. It is widely acknowledged that a complex relationship exists between crime, feelings of personal safety, and social wellbeing. Experiences of crime and feelings of personal safety can be seen as both indicators and outcomes of social...