The SARs, particularly the 2% SAR, have allowed research into the characteristics and mobility patterns of migrants, and how in-migrants differ from non-migrants. Related work has examined how migration relates to other social and economic outcomes such as economic activity and health. This has complemented work using the Special Migration Statistics:
The following examples illustrate some of the ways in which SARS have been used in researching migration: : [Note these links open in a new window]