The Community Profiles Dashboard provides a range of indicators in relation to people in the community who may be more vulnerable to experiencing legal problems. The dashboard helps organisations understand community legal needs through data-driven community profiles.
Indicators include population data from the 2021 Census with many socio-demographic characteristics to choose from, alongside Social Services data, crime data in relation to domestic violence, and others. Each community profile combines multiple data sources to provide a comprehensive picture of those who may be more vulnerable to legal need geographically.
Community profile data is available at the national, state/territory and local level, by LGA, postcode, SA2 to SA4, and suburb.
In mapping the distribution of specific indicators at various levels of geography, the dashboard provides a tool to better understand the relative potential demand for legal assistance, and can be used to inform service planning.
Please refer to the User Guide for indicators definitions, data sources and reference periods, as well as some troubleshooting tips.
Community Profile FAQs
What is the Community Profiles Dashboard?
The Community Profiles Dashboard is a data tool that provides an overview of socio-demographic indicators related to legal need vulnerability across New South Wales. The dashboard includes Census data, social services information, and crime statistics to help organisations understand and plan for community legal needs.
What data is included in a community profile on the dashboard?
- Population data from the 2021 Census
- Socio-demographic characteristics, centred on indicators of disadvantage
- Social services data
- Domestic and family violence crime rates
- Disability and mental health data
Data can be viewed at national, state, LGA, postcode, SA2 to SA4, and suburb levels.
Who can make use of the Community Profiles Dashboard?
The Community Profiles Dashboard is designed for legal assistance providers, community organisations, researchers, government agencies, and service planners who need evidence-based community profile data to inform their service design and delivery decisions.
How can community profile data support legal service planning?
Community profile data helps organisations identify areas with higher concentrations of people who are vulnerable to legal problems. This assists with understanding the potential geographic distribution of need, to allocate resources effectively and design targeted legal assistance programs based on local community characteristics.
What geographic areas are covered in the community profiles?
Community profiles are available statewide and can be viewed at multiple geographic levels, including national, state and territory, Local Government Area (LGA), postcode, Statistical Area 2 to 4 (SA2-SA4), and individual suburbs. Collaborative Legal Service Delivery (CLSD) providers can also view the data by CLSD area.
