Presenting inequality data

On this site, inequalities’ data are displayed in three different ways: using graphs, maps and tables.

Graphs show variations, for each indiator, by socioeconomic status.  Data are shown in five groupings of areas (quintiles) each representing approximately one fifth or 20% of the population.  The quintiles range from the 20% of the population in the least disadvanatged areas to the 20% in the most disadvantaged areas.  The height of the bar for each quintile indicates the rate or per cent for the population usually resident in that quintile.

Tables are available indicating the highest and lowest numbers and rates within a State region for a target, with a comparator of the metropolitan area, the country or the State. 

Maps can be produced for each target.

Correlations between the indicators and with the Index of Relative Socio-economic Disadvantage are also available.  

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