Information Dissemination
OESR provides a variety of information and data dissemination services. Data sources include Australian Bureau of Statistics, other Commonwealth agencies, State Government agencies and non-government providers.
Data extraction
OESR can provide tabulated data extracted from a variety of large statistical datasets, such as foreign trade, employee injuries, courts, births, mortality, etc. Regular data files or fixed-format reports can also be produced to satisfy official reporting requirements. Data can also be extracted on an ad-hoc basis to answer particular questions.
Requests for statistics
OESR provides an authoritative point of access for statistics on Queensland and its regions. We respond to queries for statistical information and advice from government departments and agencies, the business community and the public.
Under normal workloads, requests are completed within 2 to 3 working days. Most requests are completed free of charge. However larger requests may attract a fee.
To request a statistic, please complete the on-line form.
Information briefs
A wide range of information briefs are produced by OESR on recently released statistics. The information briefs provide a summary of selected statistics on demography, economics, education, employment, health, housing, transport and use of information technology.
Regional profiles
The new web-based version of the Queensland Regional Profiles allows users to produce comprehensive socio-economic profiles based on the latest statistics available for Queensland regions. Users can select from a list of topics and choose a region to create a report featuring regional level economic, social and demographic information.
Web site
This web site is maintained by OESR to provide access to statistical information for Queensland agencies, companies and individuals. In provides links to statistical reports and publications, data tables and databases and dynamic data tools.
OESR Library
The OESR library has an extensive collection of statistical data, information and resources, including statistical monographs and serials, yearbooks and other reference books, statistical and other texts, statistical standards and professional journals. Access to the library can be arranged for officers of Queensland Government departments and agencies with particular information needs. The OESR library is located in our Brisbane office.
Last reviewed: Feb 5, 2008, Last modified: Sep 26, 2007
