WHY HAVE A CENSUS?
The Census of Population and Housing is the largest statistical collection undertaken by the ABS and one of the most important. Its objective is to accurately measure the number and key characteristics of people in Australia on Census night, and the dwellings in which they live. This provides a reliable basis for the estimation of the population of each of the states, territories and local government areas (LGAs), primarily for electoral purposes and the distribution of government funds.
The Census also provides the characteristics of:
- the Australian population and its housing within small geographic areas
- small population groups.
Census data is used to support the planning, administration, policy development and evaluation activities of governments and other users.
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