Mapping Social Cohesion Survey, 2012

As in previous years, the 2012 survey used a geographically stratified random sampling approach. A minimum of 200 interviews was undertaken in each Australian state / territory (i.e. 1,600 interviews out of the overall total of 2,000). The remaining 400 interviews were allocated across those states underrepresented by the initial sample allocation (i.e. NSW, Victoria and Queensland) in proportion to the population in those states. The interviews in each state were also allocated to Capital City / Rest of State in proportion to the resident population. The study covered a variety of topics, including economic conditions, political participation, socio-cultural attitudes, discrimination, local communities, and volunteering.