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New Social Cohesion Report Released

Released on 26 November 2019, this national report presents the findings of the twelfth Scanlon Foundation Mapping Social Cohesion Survey.

Launch videos

Videos of talks and panel discussions at the Mapping Social Cohesion 2013, 2014 and 2015 launches.
Statistical tables

Statistical tables for Australian population growth, permanent immigration, temporary immigration and asylum seekers.
Inventory of surveying

Inventory of polls conducted in Australia with reference to population and immigration issues.

Mapping birthplace distribution

Interactive maps illustrating 2016 Census birthplace data for Melbourne, Sydney and regions throughout Australia.
Australians Today

The Australia@2015 Scanlon Foundation Survey, the first in Australian public opinion surveying, was available in 20 languages and was completed by over 10,000 people.
Division in Bendigo

Mainstream public opinion and responses to public protest in Bendigo, 2014-2016.

Fact sheets
Data and resources
- Update: Victoria leads population growth
  “The most important issue facing Australia? New survey sees huge spike in concern over climate change”, The Conversation (Andrew Markus, 26 November 2019).
- Update: Victoria leads population growth
  “How do we feel about a ‘big Australia’? That depends on the poll”, The Conversation (Andrew Markus, 14 March 2018).
- Update: Victoria leads population growth
  What does the 2016 Census tell us about our diversity? shares commentary from various online publications. You’ll find animated maps, interactive graphics, video and more.
- Update: Victoria leads population growth
  The Australian Treasury releases the 2015 Intergenerational Report (5 March 2015). Net Overseas Migration is assumed to be 215,000 per annum. The population is projected to rise to 39.7 million by 2055 on the assumption of annual population growth of 1.3 per cent.
- Update: Victoria leads population growth
  Melbourne language study reveals extent of diversity,The Age (Craig Butt and Allison Worrall, 12 July 2014).
  Now nearly 40% of Sydneysiders speak a non-English language at home,The Sydney Morning Herald (Inga Ting, 12 July 2014).

Mapping social cohesion report video

To view additional videos, go to Key Findings, All of Us, 10 Years of Mapping Social Cohesion Survey and Stories of Migration to Australia.

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