Social Outcomes
Health, safety, education, and quality of life indicators.
Adult Literacy Rate
Proportion of adults (15+) with at least Level 3 literacy skills on the PIAAC scale.
Childcare Out-of-Pocket Costs
Average weekly out-of-pocket childcare cost per child after the Child Care Subsidy (CCS). Covers centre-based day care (the most common type).
Crime Rate
Number of recorded criminal offences per 100,000 people, split by violent and non-violent categories.
Elective Surgery Waiting List
Median waiting time in weeks from listing to admission for elective (planned) surgery in public hospitals.
Hospital Emergency Wait Times
Median time from arrival to treatment in public hospital emergency departments, with drill-down by state.
Life Expectancy at Birth
Average number of years a newborn is expected to live, based on current mortality rates.
University Completion Rate
Proportion of students who commence a bachelor degree and go on to complete it.
University Entrance Rate
Proportion of young people commencing a bachelor degree or higher.
Year 12 Completion Rate
Proportion of young people who complete Year 12 (or equivalent) secondary schooling.