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A range of Census products to help you use and interpret the vast amount of data collected in the Census

Analytical articles *
Analytical articles 2011Analytical articles will be released progressively and present commentary and statistical analysis using 2011 Census data. The series also includes several articles focussing on 100 years of Census.

Analytical articles

QuickStats *
QuickStats 2011QuickStats enable you to quickly and easily access summary information about the people, families and dwellings in an area and compare it to state and national data. At the state and national level, QuickStats highlights key differences between 2006 and 2011 Census data.

QuickStats 2006

QuickStats 2001

Community Profiles **
Community Profiles 2011Community Profiles provide a comprehensive statistical picture of an area, detailing characteristics of people, families and dwellings. They cover most topics from the Census form and can be used for research, planning and analysis.

Community Profiles 2006

Community Profiles 2001

TableBuilder Basic ** & TableBuilder Pro *** ($)
TableBuilder 2011TableBuilder is an online tool designed for users who have a knowledge of Census concepts and some experience using Census data. You can build basic or complex tables at any geographic area level, ranging from a single Statistical Area Level 1 (SA1) to the whole of Australia.

TableBuilder login

Registration centre

DataPacks ***
DataPacks 2011DataPacks are suitable for experienced Census data users who have their own database or analysis systems. DataPacks contain data for the main Census characteristics of people, families and dwellings for geographic areas ranging from a single Statistical Area Level 1 (SA1) to the whole of Australia.

DataPacks login

Registration centre

Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) ***
SEIFA 2011Data to help you analyse the socio-economic well-being of Australian communities.

SEIFA

Customised Data Services ($)
Customised Data Services Where data are not available from the ABS website at the level of detail you require, our Information Consultancy service may be able to provide customised data to meet your specific requirements. The Advance Order Service for customised tables is available now.

Customised Data Services

Historical data
Data for pre-2011 Censuses can be accessed from this page.

Historical data

Registration centre
The registration centre provides information about Census products that require registration.

Registration centre

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Our star rating system will help you select the right Census product for you.

*Easy to use product.
**Intermediate product. Requires understanding of Census concepts and skills in building tables with statistical data.
***Advanced product. Requires detailed understanding of Census concepts and statistical analysis skills.
$Charge applies.

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