Questionnaire variables
Download a summary of all 45 and Up Study questions. Survey data is grouped into categories which form the basis of variable selection when you apply for 45 and Up Data. See categories of questionnaire variables here (PDF 377KB).
Data Books
The Data Books summarise prevalence of participants’ survey responses and characteristics.
- Download the Baseline Data Book (PDF 899KB)
- Download the Wave 2 (first follow-up) Data Book (PDF 2MB)
- Download the Wave 3 (second follow-up) Data Book (PDF 3MB)
45 and Up Data Dictionaries
The 45 and Up Data Dictionaries provide analysts with information on the structure and coding of the variables that make up the Baseline and Follow-up questionnaire datasets.
- Download the 45 and Up Baseline Data Dictionary (PDF 530KB)
- Download the Wave 2 (first follow-up) Data Dictionary (PDF 2MB)
- Download the Wave 3 (second follow-up) Data Dictionary (PDF 1MB)
Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) Data Dictionary
The MBS Data Dictionary provides analysts with information on the structure and coding of the variables that make up the Department of Human Services MBS data.
- Download the MBS Data Dictionary (updated October 2020) (PDF 151KB)
Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) Data Dictionary
The PBS Data Dictionary provides analysts with information on the structure and coding of the variables that make up the Department of Human Services PBS data.
- Download the PBS Data Dictionary (updated October 2020) (PDF 136KB)
Technical notes for researchers
- Download the Technical Note: Update to Q6: Are you of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander origin? (PDF 156KB)
- Download the Technical Note: Linked MBS and PBS Data (updated October 2017) (PDF 56KB)
Biospecimens
For information contact the 45 and Up Study [email protected]