Census tools and resources
Quick access to resources, tools and information to support media coverage of the 2026 Census.
Release date and time
14/10/2026 12:00pm AEDT
Census participation tally
The ABS has received 10,487,552 household Census forms—online and paper—reflecting national participation as of Wednesday 14 October at 11:30am (AEST).
Please see the 2026 Census participation tally for each state and territory along with additional information.