Census tools and resources
Quick access to resources, tools and information to support media coverage of the 2026 Census.
Release date and time
24/08/2026 2:00pm AEST
Census participation tally
The ABS has received 10,051,258 household Census forms—online and paper—reflecting national participation as of Monday 24 August at 2:00pm (AEST).
Please see the 2026 Census participation tally for each state and territory along with additional information.