Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth

The Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) track young people as they move from school into further study, work and other destinations. It uses large, nationally representative samples of young people to collect information about education and training, work, and social development.

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02 Dec 2019

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LATEST RESULTS FROM THE 2015 COHORT

This infographic provides a snapshot of Australians’ study and work situation at age 19 in 2019.

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ACCESS THE LATEST DATA FROM THE Y15 WAVE 5 INTERVIEWS

Data collected from the Y15 wave 5 2019 interviews are now available. Apply to access the LSAY data from the ADA Dataverse.

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LINKED HIGHER EDUCATION DATA NOW AVAILABLE

LSAY records have now been linked to the Higher Education Statistics Collection. Visit our data linkage page for more information.

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LSAY RESOURCES UPDATED

Our data products and resources have been updated to include information from the Y15 2019 wave 5 surveys.

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REFERENCE SOURCES UPDATED TO INCLUDE ‘GREY’ LITERATURE

Over 100 research reports, working papers and policy documents using LSAY as a primary source are now listed on the reference sources page.

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25 years of LSAY

Read our latest publication, featuring summaries and highlights from LSAY’s research history.

Understanding youth transitions

The Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (LSAY) is a study that follows young Australians over 10 years, from their mid-teens to mid-twenties, as they move through school to further study, work and beyond.

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Generation Z: life after school

Our latest infographic explores the results from the 2019 surveys for our youngest cohort when they were, on average, 19 years old. We look at their levels of engagement with study and work, their desire for different work, and what they think about their health. Of Australians aged 19 in 2019:

Engaged

9 in 10 are engaged in some form of work, study or training

Career

More than half of those working full-time are in the job they want as a career

Study

More females than males are studying at university

Gig Work

One in five gig workers feel that it is essential for meeting their basic needs

Latest News

LSAY Y15 wave 5 2019 data now available

Data collected from the Y15 wave 5 2019 interviews are now available. Apply to access the LSAY data from the ADA Dataverse.

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Linked higher education data now available

LSAY records have now been linked to the Higher Education Statistics Collection. Visit our data linkage page for more information.

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Educational opportunity in Australia 2020: who succeeds and who misses out

This report draws on LSAY data in the first major study to assess progress against Australia’s national education goals.

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