UQ library databases and the internet give you access to statistics.

The major source for Australian statistics is our official statistical organisation, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

International Statistics can be accessed via several databases that the library subscribes to. National and international data can also be obtained via websites, for Australia see the Parliamentary Library's Resource guide.

Task: Try it yourself!

Try searching for Statistics using the ABS website and the database listed below.

(a) Go to the ABS website. Access the population statistics for the suburb you live in or the region you come from. (hint: Use the left hand menu: Regional Statistics-National Regional Profile).

(b) Use the UQ Library website to access World Bank data (hint: if you can't find it easily do a title search in the catalogue). Find Primary school completion rates. (hint: Browse by Topic, select Education).

For more information on accessing international statistics take a look at the "Subject guides" for International Statistics under the Help menu on the Library homepage. Historical data may not be online but it may be available on CD-ROMS or in print format, please ask the Librarians for assistance.