24 January 2013
The public consultation process which began in November 2012 is your opportunity to take part in shaping the 2016 Census. Submissions close in May 2013. |
2 January 2013
Normal services for Census products resume today. 2012 saw a successful early release of first and second release data from the 2011 Census. The next release, in March 2013, will include SEIFA and Remoteness Area data. |
19 December 2012
The ABS will be closed from midday on 24 December 2012 to 1 January 2013 inclusive. The level of support for Census products may be reduced during this period. |
11 December 2012
We are pleased to announce that 2011 Mesh block counts for usual resident population and dwellings are available ahead of schedule. You can download these as Excel or CSV files. For more information go to the Mesh Block Counts page. |
29 November 2012
Mesh Block Counts for usual resident population and dwellings will be available for download early, on 11 December 2012. Third release data will also be released into TableBuilder early, on 28 March 2013. |
20 November 2012
We are pleased to announce that the TableBuilder Pro database 'Counting Employed Persons, Place of Work' has been expanded to include Place of Enumeration classification, and that Destination Zone geographic areas are now available in TableBuilder Pro.
Community Profiles have been updated to include the Working Population Profile. DataPacks online and DataPack DVDs are now available with second release data for Place of Enumeration, Expanded Community and Working Population profiles. |
14 November 2012
TableBuilder Pro, Community Profiles, DataPacks online and DataPack DVDs will be updated on 20 November, incorporating Working Population Profile, Expanded Community Profile and Place of Enumeration Profile data.
TableBuilder Pro will also be updated, with Destination Zone geographic areas and an expanded Place of Work database.
In preparation for these updates, TableBuilder and DataPacks Online will be unavailable from 9.30 am to 11.30 am on 20 November. |
13 November 2012
The ABS Registration centre now allows you to register for any ABS product, from a single location in the ABS website. |
12 November 2012
From 13 November, we are expanding the Registration centre to allow you to register for any ABS product, from a single location in the ABS website. In preparation for this change, TableBuilder, DataPacks Online and the Registration centre will be unavailable from 9.00 am to 11.30 am on Tuesday 13 November. |
6 November 2012
The ABS today released a publication proposing directions for Australia's 17th national Census, to be held in 2016.
The publication 2016 Census of Population and Housing: Consultation on content and procedures (cat. no. 2007.0) outlines initial ABS views on topics and procedures for the 2016 Census. There is now an opportunity for the public to take part in shaping the 2016 Census. |
30 October 2012
Today marks the second release of data from the 2011 Census of Population and Housing.
Data on education, employment and internal migration are now available through various 2011 Census products. Data are also now available by Significant Urban Area and by Section of State/Urban Centre and Localities Structure. |
23 October 2012
We are pleased to announce that second release data from the 2011 Census will be available in TableBuilder (both Basic and Pro) to registered users from 11.30 am on 30 October.
In preparation for this release, TableBuilder will be unavailable from 9.00 am to 11.30 am on 30 October. |
19 October 2012
Planning for the 2016 Census of Population and Housing is underway, and the ABS invites you to have your say. Read on to find out all the important information you need to know to participate. |
25 September 2012
We are pleased to announce that select products with 2011 Census data will be available ahead of schedule. TableBuilder (Basic and Pro) and Community profiles, for Place of Enumeration and Expanded, will be available 30 October 2012. DataPacks online for Place of Enumeration, Expanded and Working population profiles will be available 20 November 2012. |
| 17 September 2012DataPacks and the Registration system will be unavailable from 11.30 am to 2.00 pm on Friday 21 September due to updates to the X32 'sequential' DataPack files. |
7 September 2012
Registration, DataPacks and TableBuilder will be unavailable from 9 am to 12 noon on Saturday 8 September while the registration system is being upgraded. |
3 September 2012
Place of Enumeration Profile and Expanded Community Profile DataPacks are now available for registered users to download.. |
29 August 2012
In preparation for the release of the Place of Enumeration and Expanded Community DataPacks, DataPacks Online will be unavailable from 9-11:30 a.m. on 3 September. |
21 August 2012
First release data from the 2011 Census is available in TableBuilder Basic today to registered users. Place of Enumeration Profile and Expanded Community Profile DataPacks are now available on DVD. |
15 August 2012
TableBuilder Basic containing first release data from 2011 will be released on 21 August. In preparation for the release, TableBuilder will be unavailable from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on 21 August. |
7 August 2012
First release data from the 2011 Census is available in TableBuilder Pro today to registered users. |
2 August 2012
TableBuilder Pro will contain 2011 Census data on 7 August. In preparation for the release, TableBuilder will be unavailable from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. on 7 August. When you log in to 2011 TableBuilder Pro after 11:30 a.m. the first release variables from the 2011 Census will be available for you to generate in any tables you have prepared. |
2 July 2012
An article on same-sex couples has been released, following high levels of interest since 2011 Census data was released on 21 June. The article covers age patterns, family structures, geographic location, cultural diversity and religion. |
27 June 2012
Data from the 2011 Census are available now, including the Place of Enumeration Community Profile and Expanded Community Profile. |
21 June 2012
Today marks the first release of data from the 2011 Census of Population and Housing.
Core demographic data are available through our online Census products such as QuickStats and Community Profiles. |
18 May 2012
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) will set the night alight and bring Census data to life during Vivid Sydney, 25 May – 11 June 2012. |
7 May 2012
You are now able to access 2011 shell databases for TableBuilder. These do not contain data but will allow you to prepare for the release of 2011 Census data as soon as they become available. |
30 April 2012
DataPacks will be available on DVDs from 21 June 2012 and can be pre-ordered now. DVDs will be mailed to you or can be collected from your ABS state or territory office. |
16 April 2012
We’re looking to profile a number of everyday Australians and show the different ways they have used Census data or how Census data have benefitted them or their community. |
8 March 2012
In order to help you prepare for your receipt and use of 2011 Census information, the ABS is making available its Advance Order Service for customised tables. |
22 December 2011
Find everything you need to know about our 2011 Census product suite, data release timetable and pricing information. |
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27 October 2011 Ever wondered what happens to your Census form after it has been collected? |
28 September 2011
Available articles focus on 100 years of the Census. A series of articles highlighting aspects of Australian society will be available from June 2012. |
23 May 2011
Contains details of classifications used in the 2011 Census, along with definitions of Census concepts and terms. |
28 April 2011
Describes the history of the Census and the steps taken in 2011. Also details the way a Census is conducted and how the results are processed. |
22 February 2011
Find out about our new geography standard and how the changes may affect you. |
29 July 2010
Preview our proposed 2011 Census product suite. Includes major product updates, our data release timetable and new variables. |
