CreateSA works with Creative Australia, the Australian Bureau of Statistics, university and other industry research organisations to develop data to help understand the present state of artists and creatives, the sector and audiences.

Measuring Australia's Creative Workforce

CreateSA is a partner in an ARC-funded Linkage Project led by the University of Canberra and RMIT University, alongside Creative Australia, Creative WA and the City of Sydney.

This research explores career trajectories for embedded creative workers - in this case musicians working in education.

Read the report: Teaching Music in South Australia (2026, PDF)

Creative Businesses in South Australia

The South Australian Government commissioned Deloitte Access Economics to measure the direct economic contribution of creative businesses in South Australia using SA BLADE. The latest update (2024-25) will be available late 2026.

Read the report: Economic value of creative  businesses in South Australia (2021, PDF)

Creative Australia

Creative Australia produces national research that highlights the value and impact of arts and creativity.

Recent reports include:

• The Bass Line: Charting the economic contribution of Australia's music industry - 2nd edition
• National Arts Participation Survey (NAPS) 2025
• Audience Outlook Monitor

Australian Bureau of Statistics

The ABS is a key source of data related to cultural attendance and participation, employment, creative industries economic performance. In addition to the standard ABS reporting, CreateSA partners with ABS to undertake cultural data collection.

View ABS reports on:

• Cultural Funding - South Australia
• Cultural and Creative Activities

A New Approach

A New Approach (ANA) conducts independent research and analysis across Australia's arts, culture and creative sectors.

View ANA's publications and reports.