AusReddit

Dataset

AusReddit is a research databank of Reddit posts and comments from Australian-related subreddits. The goal is to provide academic researchers with easy access to a rich data source that can give rich insights into Australia's societal issues. As of March 2026, the databank contains more than 6.7 million submissions and more than 131 million comments from 590 subreddits.

How to use this resource

AusReddit will eventually be accessible via a public API and interface. In the mean time, contact the Digital Observatory at digitalobservatory@qut.edu.au to discuss getting access to the databank. Read the attached guide for more information.

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Additional information

Organisations/Institutions QUT Digital Observatory
Date published 23-09-2024
URL https://ausreddit.digitalobservatory.net.au/
DOI https://doi.org/10.25912/RDF_1727758207940
Access conditions Ethics approval is required for access to raw data
Point of contact Digital Observatory (digitalobservatory@qut.edu.au)

Tags: #collect #analyse

Documents

AusReddit: A Researchers' Guide (PDF)
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