Census data

ABS TableBuilder alternative

ABS TableBuilder is the ABS web tool for building custom Census cross-tabulations. It is free for guest use and the only way to query the full Census detail.

What ABS TableBuilder does well

  • Only sanctioned way to build custom Census cross-tabs.
  • Detail down to small geographic areas.
  • Free for basic use.

Where ausdata.io fits better

  • Our Census endpoints serve the standard pre-built tables as JSON. Faster for common queries.
  • We do not replace TableBuilder for custom cross-tabs. We replace the manual download step for the headline tables.
  • Joins to ATO postcode income and ABS labour series in one envelope.

How to choose

Pick ABS TableBuilder if
You need a custom cross-tab with rare combinations of variables.
Pick ausdata.io if
You need the headline Census tables in JSON for an app or model.
Pricing
TableBuilder: free guest, paid for advanced. ausdata.io: free up to 500 calls.

Other alternatives

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