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How do I use the data exporter?

The data exporter tool is found under "Downloads" in the right-hand navigation menu. By selecting the relevant data, geographies and comparison years, you can access the wealth of data that sits behind a Community Profile.

The data exporter allows you to

  • compare multiple suburbs at once
  • compare change over time over 2 earlier census years, and
  • see the absolute number of people for a benchmark area (rather than just the percentage).

Access the data exporter from the left-hand menu, under "Downloads".

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1. Select data type

Choose the data type. Usual residence is best for data based on individuals; enumerated is for household-related topics.

Select the years you want to compare.

2. Select topics

Use the drop-down to select a topic, then select which data items for that topic you want to include. (Use the "Add all items" option is you want them all.)

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3. Select geographies

Select which areas you want included in your export.

4. View and export results

You'll get a preview of the information you'll download. If it looks good, hit the Export button. The export will be downloaded by your web browser.