Every five years, the Australian Bureau of Statistics counts every person and household in Australia. This is called the Census of Population and Housing. 

Census night is Tuesday 11 August 2026.

You can complete your Census form as soon as you receive your instructions, if you know where you’ll be on Census night. ​

The Census form asks questions about your age, country of birth, cultural background, living situation, work and education. In the Census, every answer matters to help us understand what Australia needs now and into the future.

Census data is used to inform decisions about transport, schools, health care, infrastructure and business. It also helps plan local services for individuals, families and communities.

The Census is compulsory under the Census and Statistics Act 1905. Everyone in Australia on Census night must be included on a Census form. 

About the Census HERE
Information for LGBT Community HERE