Census in Australia

The Census in Australia, officially the Census of Population and Housing, is the national census in Australia that occurs every five years. The census collects key demographic, social and economic data from all people in Australia on census night, including overseas visitors and residents of Australian external territories, only excluding foreign diplomats. The census is the largest and most significant statistical event in Australia and is run by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Every person must complete the census, although some personal questions are not compulsory. The penalty for failing to complete the census after being directed to by the Australian Statistician is one federal penalty unit, or A$220. The Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975 and Census and Statistics Act 1905 authorise the ABS to collect, store, and share anonymised data.

This article is about the process and history of counting Australia's population. For information on current and historical census and other data, see Demographics of Australia.

Census of Population and Housing
 
ABS House, the headquarters for the Australian Bureau of Statistics
General information
CountryAustralia
Websitecensus.gov.au
Results
Total population25,956,142
Most populous ​regionNew South Wales (8,095,400)
Least populous ​regionJervis Bay Territory (313)

The most recent census was held on 10 August 2021, with the data planned to be released starting from mid-2022. The next census will be held in early August 2026. The first Australian census was held on 2 April 1911.

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