Key Indicators

Population clock 25,629,612 1 new person every 1 minute and 23 seconds. Consumer price index 1.8% December quarter 2019 All groups, original Gross domestic product 0.5% Quarterly change Dec 2019 Chain volume measure, seasonally adjusted Average weekly earnings $1,658.70 November 2019 Full time adults ordinary time, trend estimate Unemployment rate 5.2% January 2020 Monthly, trend estimate
Information for Survey Participants Australian bushfire situation If you've been impacted by the current Australian bushfires, we don't want you to be concerned about responding to our survey request. A direct information line is available to you: 1800 110 791. We understand personal circumstances vary, and encourage you to contact us when you're ready.
ABS Chief Economist Series Measuring natural disasters in the Australian economy The ABS has released a paper titled Measuring natural disasters in the Australian economy, as part of the Chief Economist Series.

Interesting Fact

5 in 10 people aged 15+, up from 4 in 10 in 2012-13