The principal source of data for population is the Census of Population and Housing, which has been conducted at five-yearly intervals since 1961. The most recent census with data available was conducted on 7 August 2001.
For information from the Census of Population and Housing conducted on 7 August 2001 click on the following link to Basic Community Profile (BCP) of Tasmania and regions. Contained in the profile is a wide range of data for Tasmania and regions including the following population statistics:
- Population count by State of usual residence on Census night
- Age
- Registered marital status
- Ancestry and birthplace of parents
- Birthplace (countries)
- Language spoken at home
- Religious affiliation
- Relationship in household by age
- Family type
- Income
- Employment
- Education
FURTHER INFORMATION
For more information on the 2001 Census of Population and Housing see the
Census section of the ABS website.
For information on the preparation of the Estimated resident population from Census counts see
Demographic Estimates and Projections: Concepts, Sources and Methods (3228.0).