The report presents findings from a national household survey, completed by more than 5,000 Australians in April–May 2025. It provides nationally representative insights into current and emerging household energy practices. The findings show how everyday practices, values and vulnerabilities shape household energy demand and participation in Australia’s energy transition.

A comprehensive review of Indigenous housing data in Australia, identifying what information exists, where it is held, and where critical gaps remain. By assessing national and jurisdictional datasets on Indigenous households, housing providers and the workforce, the report evaluates data quality, coverage and cultural relevance. The report provides recommendations to improve data collection, access and...

This report presents brief statistical analyses of the first 23 waves of the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey, a nationally representative longitudinal study of Australian households. The latest findings reveal that economic pressures and social shifts are changing how Australians approach key life decisions.

This report presents brief statistical analyses of the first 22 waves of the Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey, a nationally representative longitudinal study of Australian households. An important theme of the report is how Australians are faring in the wake of the COVID-19 crisis and the sharp rise in the cost...

The report investigates whether low-income households in Queensland can afford a basic standard of living, using five household models to illustrate how cost-of-living pressures vary based on incomes and financial circumstances.