Analysis
Research & analysis
Longer analysis of the data behind equality in Australia. Every figure links to its official source.
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Gender Equality
Gender Equality in Australia: Key Statistics & Trends
Australia's gender pay gap is 11.3%, women hold 22% of CEO roles and 49.6% of seats in parliament. Key statistics on work, pay, care, safety and housing.
Research desk · Updated 3 October 2026 · 8 min read
Housing & Homelessness
Older Women and Homelessness in Australia
Women aged 55 and over seeking homelessness help rose from 7,464 in 2011–12 to 16,996 in 2024–25. The Census and AIHW data, the causes and where to get help.
Research desk · Updated 3 October 2026 · 6 min read
Parenting & Care
The Unpaid Care Divide
Who does Australia's unpaid housework, child care and family care, from the latest ABS surveys, and what it costs women in paid work.
Research desk · Updated 2 October 2026 · 6 min read
Pay & Superannuation
Why the Gender Pay Gap Persists in Australia
The evidence on what drives Australia's gender pay gap: time out of work for care, part-time work, industries divided by gender, seniority and discrimination.
Research desk · Updated 1 October 2026 · 7 min read
Pay & Superannuation
Gender Pay Gap Statistics in Australia
Australia's gender pay gap is 11.3% (ABS, May 2026). Every official measure explained, with figures by state, industry and sector, each linked to its source.
Research desk · Updated 30 September 2026 · 7 min read