2006 Census Dictionary (cat. no. 2901.0)

Details of the classifications used in the 2006 Census, along with definitions of Census concepts and themes. The dictionary is a comprehensive reference guide that will help you determine and specify your data requirements.

2006 Census Fact Sheets (cat. no. 2914.0)

A summary of conceptual and data issues, and changes that have occurred since the last Census. Fact sheets are designed to assist in the use and interpretation of Census data.

2006 Non-response Rates (cat. no. 2914.0.55.001)

General information about the 2006 non-response rates for person and dwelling variables. Includes non-response rate tables for each state and territory, and the whole of Australia, for place of usual residence and place of enumeration.

Data Quality Statements (cat. no. 2901.0)

Information about any known issues affecting the quality of data published in the 2006 Census.

Discover your Census (cat. no. 2915.0)

Useful product information and reference material about the 2006 Census. It also includes information on the two stage release strategy, release schedule and the change to Place of Usual Residence as the primary basis for releasing data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to some of the more commonly asked questions on the Census, including what is the Census and what are the benefits of having a Census.

How Australia Takes a Census, 2006 (cat. no. 2903.0)

Information about how the 2006 Census was planned, conducted and processed.

2006 Census Information Papers

Background information on different aspects of the way the 2006 Census was conducted and which will also assist in the interpretation of 2006 Census data. The papers provide an explanation of conceptual and data issues, and present procedures used by the ABS in conducting the Census.

2006 Census Household Form (PDF 277KB)

A copy of the 2006 Census Household Form in PDF format.

Census Update (cat. no. 2902.0)

A regular newsletter providing informative commentary and articles on the Census.

2006 Census Facts and Figures

Short snippets of interesting facts and figures from the 2006 Census.

Release timetable

A useful reference outlining the release dates of the various 2006 Census products.

Media

Media information about the 2006 Census.

Census Guide

A CD-ROM containing a range of useful 2006 Census reference material including the Census Dictionary and historical information, product information and demonstrations.