Census 2021 is coming in August

Published on 08 July 2021

Every five years, the Australian Bureau of Statistics counts every person and home in Australia. They call this Census of Population and Housing.

The Census is the most comprehensive snapshot of the country and tells the story of how we are changing. It includes around 10 million households and over 25 million people. Census data tells us about the economic, social and cultural make-up of the country.

Census night is on Tuesday 10 August 2021.

In early August, you will receive instructions on how to take part.

This year you can complete your Census as soon as you receive your instructions, if you know who will be home on Census night. This is different to past years when you had to fill in your form on Census night.

Learn more about Census, and how the information you provide helps your community, here.