Wallis Social Research - Australia’s most respected research organisation
Research that shapes policy and empowers decisions
From first thought to final report
Wallis Social Research manages the entire research journey, from questionnaire design and data collection to analysis and compelling visual reporting. Whether you're exploring a new idea, testing a policy, or engaging the community through qualitative methods such as focus groups and in-depth interviews, Wallis Social Research brings together decades of experience, deep subject matter expertise, and in-house capabilities to deliver clear and actionable insights.
As Australia's leading social research organisation, we serve all levels of government and community organisations across the nation.
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Wallis Social Research offers multiple modes of data collection across Australia, including online, telephone, and face-to-face, supported by our experienced in-house CATI (Computer-Assisted Telephone Interviewing) centre and a dedicated team of qualitative fieldwork experts. Our national network means we can reach wide-ranging audiences, including hard-to-reach cohorts. Whatever the method, Wallis Social Research prioritises quality, inclusion, and respondent experience in every Australian social research project.
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Wallis Social Research works closely with clients to build methodologies that are fit for purpose, from large-scale surveys to deep-dive qualitative studies. Our social research expertise includes communications and campaign research, program evaluation, literature reviews, secondary data analysis, and survey testing—all designed to deliver practical, evidence-based insights for Australian organisations and policymakers.
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Wallis Social Research analysts are highly skilled in extracting clarity from complexity. Our in-house team includes experts in statistical modelling, data weighting, segmentation, and synthesis. We draw meaning from the numbers while understanding the nuances behind them, and our qualitative researchers work hand-in-hand to interpret what people say, how they feel, and why it matters.
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Wallis Social Research doesn't just hand over data—we tell the story. Our reports translate findings into actionable insights, delivered in formats that are clear, visual, and accessible to a range of stakeholders. With a dedicated in-house graphic design team, Wallis Social Research brings research to life through high-quality, brand-aligned outputs that help clients communicate with confidence and impact.
Explore Wallis Social Research in action
Explore how Wallis Social Research uncovers meaningful evidence to inform decisions, shape better services, and support stronger outcomes for Australian communities. From surveys in the field to impactful findings, this is social research in action.
We conduct surveys for government and community organisations.
Wallis Social Research conducts surveys across Australia. If you've been invited to take part, your feedback is genuinely valued and helps shape important decisions.
Explore our published reports to see the insights and impacts of our research.
We share insights that come from listening to people across Australian communities, organisations, and industries.
See how we've made a difference through a selection of standout projects.
Find out the objectives of each Wallis Social Research project, who we worked with, and the research methods that delivered meaningful insights.
Fresh from the field
Tune into new episodes of our Appendix W podcast, explore highlights from recent projects, and get a behind the scenes look at what the Wallis team is up to. Insightful, surprising, occasionally funny, and always grounded in social research.