Accessibility research and market data

Original Australian datasets and referenced statistics for business cases, board papers and procurement submissions.

Quick answer

Where can I get Australian accessibility statistics I can cite?

All six data sets on this page are free to cite and list their sources. Accessibility Statistics and Research collects Australian and global figures with full references. Cost of Inaccessible Digital Experiences models the revenue at risk, currently $14.8B. The Australian Government Accessibility Index and NSW Government Accessibility Intelligence are our own primary research across 198 departments and 15 NSW agencies. Attribution to ExceedAbility with a link is all we ask.

6 data sets

Accessibility research and market data

Evidence for the business case. Referenced Australian and global statistics, our own index of 198 government departments, a provider market map, and live modelling of the cost of inaccessible digital experiences. Cite any of it, all sources are listed.

Research

Accessibility Statistics and Research

Australian and global accessibility statistics with full source references. Build your business case on evidence rather than assertion.

View the accessibility statistics →Research

Cost of Inaccessible Digital Experiences

Daily Australian digital user data, disability overlay, estimated failure rates, and $14.8B in revenue at risk.

View the cost of inaccessibility data →Research

Web Accessibility Gap Counter

Real time visualisation of how many new websites launch without meeting accessibility standards each day.

View the live accessibility gap counter →Research

Digital Accessibility Providers in Australia

Compare 50 digital accessibility providers across Australia, filterable by category and service type.

Compare accessibility providers →
ResearchGovernment

Australian Government Accessibility Index

Privacy, security and accessibility statements tracked across 198 federal, state and territory government departments, ranked by compliance score.

View the government accessibility index →
ResearchNSW

NSW Government Accessibility Intelligence

Indicative WCAG 2.1 AA scores, common issues and priority remediation focus across 15 NSW Government agencies and 7 clusters.

Explore the NSW intelligence dashboard →

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Do it yourself checks4 free checksInteractive tools6 interactive toolsGuides and checklists7 guides and referencesFrameworks and models3 frameworksComparisons3 comparisonsTop 40 software tools40 products, 8 categoriesMore than a tool8 service areas

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