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The Household, Income, and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey
The Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) Survey is a household-based panel study that collects valuable information about economic and personal well-being, labour market dynamics and family life. It aims to tell the stories of the same group of Australians over the course of their lives. Started in 2001, the HILDA Survey provides policy-makers with unique insights about Australia, enabling them to make informed decisions across a range of policy areas, including health, education and social services.
Principal Investigator(s): The HILDA Survey is funded by the Australian Government through the Department of Social Services. The Melbourne Institute is responsible for the design and management of the Survey, and has appointed Roy Morgan to collect data for Waves 9 to 19.
General Information
Country of Data Collection: Australia
Years of Data Collection: 2001-present
Study Status: Ongoing
Total Number of Assessments Completed: 19
Approx. Retention Rate: 67%
Sample
Composition: Probability community sample; Nationally representative
Sex
SES
Race/Ethnicity
Personality Data
Construct
Big Five
Sense of Control
Risk Taking
Scale
36 items International Personality Item Pool
Mastery Scale
1-item
Waves
T5, T9, T13, T17
T3, T4, T7, T11, T15
T14, T18
Method
Self-Report
Self-Report
Self-Report
academic/school
cognitive ability
Happiness, well-being, life satisfaction
health behavior
job/work
life events
mental health
neighborhood
parenting
physical health
relationship functioning
substance use
values
Data Access
Project Website: https://melbourneinstitute.unimelb.edu.au/hilda
Codebook Available Online: Yes, https://www.online.fbe.unimelb.edu.au/HILDAodd/Default.aspx
Data Available Online: Yes, https://dataverse.ada.edu.au/dataverse/hilda
Project Proposal Required to Use Data: No, just need to sign an agreement
Contact
Contact: NCLD@dss.gov.au