Independent · Non-political · Australian
Have your say on the issues that matter
Civic Pulse is a free, independent polling platform for Australians. Answer short polls on the issues shaping the country, see how your views compare with everyone else, and follow how opinion changes over time.
- Anonymous responses
- Aggregated results
- Data stored in Australia
Illustrative example
Should the federal minimum wage rise faster than inflation?
Your answer stays anonymous, and results are published in aggregate.
How it works
Three steps from opinion to insight
Civic Pulse keeps participation quick. No long surveys, no jargon — just the issues that matter, and what the country thinks about them.
Share your view
Answer short, plain-English polls on the topics that matter to you. One response per person, and your answers stay anonymous.
See where you fit
Compare your answers with the wider community and understand where your views sit on each issue.
Track change over time
Follow how opinion shifts across topics and demographics as new results are published.
What you can do
Everything you need to follow the issues
From a single poll to long-term trends, Civic Pulse gives you a clear view of where you stand and how opinion is moving.
Have your say
Vote on the issues that matter, from cost of living to health, education and the environment.
Compare your views
See how your position lines up with the wider community and with different demographics.
Results you can trust
Results are published openly using aggregate, de-identified data, with our methodology documented.
Trends over time
Explore how opinion on each topic shifts as new polls open and results are released.
Your civic footprint
Review everything you have taken part in and the topics you have helped shape.
Stay informed
Optional notifications when new polls open and when results are published.
Trust & privacy
Your trust is our foundation
Civic Pulse is independent, non-political, and built so that participation never costs you your privacy.
- Read our trust commitments
Independent and non-political
Civic Pulse is owned by the people, not any political party, and we say so plainly.
- Read the privacy policy
Anonymous by design
Responses are reported only in aggregate and de-identified form. Individual answers are never sold or shared.
- How we handle data
Your data, your control
You can update your demographic information or request deletion of your data at any time.
- Read the terms of service
Clear, plain-English terms
Civic Pulse is open to Australian residents aged 18 and over, with terms written to be read.
Get Civic Pulse
Use it in the browser or on your phone
The web app works in any modern browser. Native apps for Android and iOS are available from their stores.
Web app
Open Civic Pulse in your browser on any device — no install needed.
Android
Install the Civic Pulse app from Google Play for faster access and notifications.
Coming soon to Google Play
iOS
Install the Civic Pulse app from the App Store for faster access and notifications.
Coming soon to the App Store
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Short answers about participation, privacy and how results are produced.
What is Civic Pulse?
Civic Pulse is an independent, non-political polling platform for Australians. It lets you share your views on the issues shaping the country and compare them with the wider community.
Does Civic Pulse cost anything?
No. Civic Pulse is free to use on the web, on Android and on iOS.
Is my vote anonymous?
Yes. Poll reporting uses aggregate, de-identified data. Your individual responses are never published, sold or linked to your identity.
What information do I need to provide?
You sign in and provide basic demographic information such as your age range, sex and postcode so that results can be weighted to be representative. It is used only in aggregate.
How accurate are the results?
Results are weighted so they better reflect the Australian population, and we publish our methodology together with its limitations.
Where is my data stored?
On Australian servers, in line with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) and the Australian Privacy Principles. Research data is retained for no longer than seven years.