Community Data Toolkit

Get the tools you need to find, understand and use data about communities.

What’s in the toolkit

Finding government data about communities can take a lot of time. This toolkit makes it easier to find and use community data. It helps you learn what is happening in a local area.

You can get or ask for data from Australian Government agencies. It does not include data from state or territory governments.

Find community-level data

Find data that helps you see what is happening in a community.

Understand community-level data

Learn how to read and use data so you can explain what it means.

Access other Australian Government data

Learn where and how to find other data held by the Australian Government.

Examples of using community-level data

See real examples that show how to find and use data.

Principles for community-level data

Learn how to work with community data in the right way.

Glossary of data terms

Learn the meaning of common data words and terms.

How community-level data can help you

Community data can help you to:

  • understand your local area
  • see where action is needed most
  • track the difference your work is making
  • make decisions using facts
  • compare different communities
  • build stronger relationships with communities.

How the toolkit was developed 

The toolkit was developed with help from groups involved in place-based work. This includes:

Australian Government agencies and members of the Investment Dialogue for Australia’s Children(Opens in a new tab/window) also provided input.

More information

Email supportingcommunities@dss.gov.au.

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