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About the Census

Learn what the Census is and how we ran the 2021 Census

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Release date and time
30/09/2021 1:00pm AEST

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2021 Census overview

The 2021 Census was held on Tuesday 10 August 2021.

The Australian Census

Information on what the Census is and how Australia takes a Census.

COVID-19 and the Census

Information on how the Census was run during COVID-19 restrictions.

Keeping your information safe

Protecting your privacy and keeping your information secure is of the utmost importance.

Value of the Census

Independent assessment on the economic and social value of the Census.

History of the Census

How the Census has changed over the years.

Census Statistical Independent Assurance Panel findings

The Panel’s report on the quality of 2021 Census data.

Census Post Enumeration Survey

Statistics about Census coverage.

Delivering the 2021 Census

Stories about running the 2021 Census.
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