Statistics
Statistics can be used to support arguments in assignments and research.
Here are links to a few general and legal statistical resources:
Key resources
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) The ABS is the main collector of statistics on many aspects of Australian society, economy, industry and culture.
- Australian Census The Census is taken every five years and offers a wealth of statistics on Australian society.
- HealthStats NSW Brings together data from many sources to produce statistics about the health of NSW. Covers a range of health risk factors, diseases, locations, and specific populations.
- Statista Statista is a subscription database available to UTS staff and students. it contains information on over 170 industries from over 150 countries.
- Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) The OECD is made up of 37 countries including Australia. Statistics are collected on a wide variety of topics.
- World Bank - Indicators The World Bank is an international organisation that supports development in over 189 countries. The link is to Indicators, which are more granular than most other sources.
- World Bank - Countries and Economics The World Bank is an international organisation that supports development in over 189 countries. The link is to Countries and Economics.
Legal statistics
- Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) - Crime and Justice Seasonally adjusted Australian crimes and justice-related statistics.
- Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) - Statistics The official source for prosecution-related statistics from Australia.
- Australian Institute of Criminology - Statistics Statistics on homicide, drug use, identity crime and deaths in custody.
- Law Society NSW - Surveys and Statistics Statistical and demographic information about the legal profession in NSW.
- NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) Official source of NSW crime information.
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