Descriptive analyses

Ten ready-made statistical breakdowns of Australian Census data. From 10 credits.

How does income differ between men and women across age groups?

Compares income distributions for men and women within each five-year age band. Shows where the gap opens up and closes across the life course.

Any geography · max 4 areas stratified

Does education close the pay gap, or does it follow you up the ladder?

10/15 cr

Examines the gender pay gap conditional on education level. Reveals whether higher qualifications reduce the gap or amplify it.

Any geography · max 4 areas stratified

Does where you were born determine what you earn?

10/15 cr

Income distributions by country of birth, controlling for length of time in Australia.

Any geography · max 4 areas stratified

Does your degree match your job?

10/15 cr

Cross-tabulates field of qualification against occupation to surface under-employment patterns.

Any geography · max 4 areas stratified

How does income vary across industries by gender?

10/15 cr

Within-industry pay distributions for men and women. Reveals whether the pay gap is industry-driven or within-industry.

Any geography · max 4 areas stratified

Does education affect labour force participation?

10/15 cr

Labour force status (employed, unemployed, not in labour force) by qualification level and age group.

Any geography · max 4 areas stratified

Are men and women struggling with different long-term health conditions?

10/15 cr

Prevalence of long-term health conditions by sex and age, with co-occurrence patterns.

Any geography · max 4 areas stratified

Do Indigenous Australians face different health burdens?

10/15 cr

Health condition prevalence among Indigenous Australians compared with the general population, stratified by age. (File `descriptive_08_health_age.yaml` carries the Indigenous content — misleading filename.)

Any geography · max 4 areas stratified

How does family size relate to family income?

10/15 cr

Family income distribution by number of children and family composition.

Any geography · max 4 areas stratified

Where do Australia's same-sex couples make their homes?

10/15 cr

Geographic distribution of same-sex couples by registration status and area type.

Any geography · max 4 areas stratified