First release – Jun 2022 | Second release – Oct 2022 | Third release – Apr 2023 |
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Sex | Internal migration (address of usual residence 1 year ago and 5 years ago) | Socio-economic indexes for areas (SEIFA) |
Age | Non-school qualification | Distance to work |
Registered marital status | Status in employment | Census Microdata |
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander origin | Occupation | Estimates of homelessness |
Usual residence at Census time | Public or private employer indicator | |
Australian citizenship | Workplace address (Journey to work) | |
Country of birth | Industry of employment | |
Year of arrival in Australia | Hours worked | |
Country of birth of parents | Method of travel to work | |
Main language other than English spoken at home | ||
Proficiency in spoken English | ||
Ancestry | ||
Religious affiliation | ||
Need for assistance | ||
Attendance at an educational institution | ||
Highest year of schooling completed | ||
Number of children given birth to | ||
Income | ||
Unpaid care, help or assistance of another person due to disability, long term illness or old age | ||
Unpaid work - domestic activities | ||
Unpaid care of children | ||
Unpaid work - voluntary work for an organisation or group | ||
Address on Census night | ||
Family relationship (and Social marital status) | ||
Number of motor vehicles garaged | ||
Number of bedrooms | ||
Tenure type | ||
Landlord type | ||
Housing costs | ||
Dwelling structure | ||
Location of private dwelling | ||
Type of non-private dwelling | ||
Residential status in non-private dwelling | ||
Long-term health conditions (New Topic) | ||
Australian Defence Force Service (New Topic) |
2021 Census product release guide
Data from the 2021 Census was released in three phases
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2021 data release
The Census provides a valuable snapshot of information about Australians that reflects our community at the time the Census was undertaken. The most recent Census of Population and Housing was conducted on 10 August 2021. For more information see About the 2021 Census.
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Description
The ABS released 2021 Census data in a staged approach. There were three key release phases.
- 28 June 2022 – most topics were released for almost all geographic outputs for place of usual residence and for place of enumeration on Census night.
- 12 October 2022 – a smaller number of topics including employment and location-based variables were released.
- 27 April 2023 – complex topics that require additional processing such as distance to work, socio-economic indexes for areas (SEIFA) were released.
Expand the section below to see which Census topics were included in each release. Each topic may have several variables associated with it.
Topic release plan
Accessing released data
Census data can be accessed using a number of Census data tools. We have outlined which data you can access through which product, and when it became available.
The products include:
- QuickStats
- Community Profiles
- DataPacks
- GeoPackages
- TableBuilder
- Microdata
Visit Which data tool is best for you or see Census data tools and products to get more information about these tools or how to access Census data.
Census data can also be accessed through several other products, such as API's and Census data stories. More information on other data products can be found here.
QuickStats
QuickStats are a simple way to understand an area at a glance. They provide a summary of an area including demographics and tables on key characteristics of the people living in the area, their families, and their dwellings.
There are three types of QuickStats:
- All persons
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
- Country of Birth
Expand the sections below to see what data is available in QuickStats.
Variables available in QuickStats
QuickStats search type | ||||
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Topic | Variable | All Persons | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people | Country of Birth |
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander family indicator (INGF) | - | 1st Release | - |
Indigenous household indicator (INGDWTD) | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | |
Indigenous status (INGP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | |
Whether reported using an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander language at home (LNGP) | - | 1st Release | - | |
Cultural diversity | Ancestry multi response (ANCP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release |
Australian citizenship (CITP) | - | - | 2nd Release | |
Country of birth of father (BPMP) | 1st Release | - | - | |
Country of birth of mother (BPFP) | 1st Release | - | - | |
Country of birth of parents (BPPP) | 1st Release | - | - | |
Country of birth of person (BPLP) | 1st Release | - | 2nd Release | |
Language used at home (LANP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release | |
Proficiency in spoken English (ENGLP) | - | - | 2nd Release | |
Religious affiliation (RELP) | 1st Release | - | 2nd Release | |
Year of arrival in Australia (YARP) | - | - | 2nd Release | |
Disability and carers | Unpaid assistance to a person with a disability, health condition, or due to old age (UNCAREP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release |
Education and training | Level of highest educational attainment (HEAP) | 2nd Release | 2nd Release | 2nd Release |
Type of educational institution attending (TYPP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release | |
Health | Count of selected long-term health conditions (CLTHP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release |
Type of long-term health condition (LTHP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release | |
Household and families | Family composition (FMCF) | 1st Release | - | 2nd Release |
Family household composition (dwelling) (HCFMD) | - | 1st Release | - | |
Family/household reference person indicator (RPIP) | - | - | 2nd Release | |
Household composition (HHCD) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release | |
Number of persons usually resident in dwelling (NPRD) | 1st Release | - | - | |
Registered marital status (MSTP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release | |
Relationship in household (RLHP) | - | - | 2nd Release | |
Sex of lone parent (SLPP) | 1st Release | - | - | |
Social marital status (MDCP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | |
Housing | Dwelling structure (STRD) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release |
Dwelling type (DWTD) | 1st Release | - | - | |
Housing suitability (HOSD) | - | 1st Release | ||
Mortgage affordability indicator (MAID) | 1st Release | - | - | |
Mortgage repayments (monthly) dollar values (MRED) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release | |
Number of bedrooms in private dwelling (BEDD) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release | |
Rent (weekly) dollar values (RNTD) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release | |
Rent affordability indicator (RAID) | 1st Release | - | - | |
Tenure type (TEND) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release | |
Income and work | Community Development Program participation (CDPP) | - | 2nd Release | - |
Hours worked (HRSP) | 2nd Release | - | 2nd Release | |
Industry of employment (INDP) | 2nd Release | 2nd Release | 2nd Release | |
Labour force status (LFSP) | 2nd Release | 2nd Release | 2nd Release | |
Labour force status of parents/partners in families (LFSF) | 2nd Release | - | 2nd Release | |
Occupation (OCCP) | 2nd Release | 2nd Release | 2nd Release | |
Total family income (weekly) (FINF) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release | |
Total household income (weekly) (HIND) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release | |
Total personal income (weekly) (INCP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release | |
Location | Place of usual residence (PURP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release |
Population | Age (AGEP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release |
Sex (SEXP) | 1st Release | - | 2nd Release | |
Service with the Australian Defence Force | Australian Defence Force service (ADFP) | 1st Release | - | - |
Transport | Method of travel to work (MTWP) | 2nd Release | - | 2nd Release |
Number of motor vehicles (VEHD) | 1st Release | - | - | |
Unpaid work and care | Unpaid child care (CHCAREP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release |
Unpaid domestic work: number of hours (DOMP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release | |
Voluntary work for an organisation or group (VOLWP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release |
Geographies available in QuickStats
QuickStats search type | |||
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Geography type | All people | Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people | Country of birth |
Australia (AUST) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release |
State/Territories (STE) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release |
Statistical Area Level 4 (SA4) | 1st Release | 1st Release | - |
Statistical Area Level 3 (SA3) | 1st Release | 1st Release | - |
Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) | 1st Release | 1st Release | - |
Statistical Area Level 1 (SA1) | 1st Release | - | - |
Greater Capital City Statistical Areas (GCCSA) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release |
Significant Urban Areas (SUA) | 2nd Release | - | - |
Urban Centre Localities (UCL) | 2nd Release | - | - |
Section of State (SOS) | 2nd Release | - | - |
Section of State Ranges (SOSR) | 2nd Release | - | - |
Remoteness Areas (RA) | 3rd Release | 3rd Release | - |
Local Government Area 2021 (LGA 2021 boundaries) | 1st Release | - | - |
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) | 1st Release | - | - |
Postal Areas (POA) | 1st Release | - | - |
State Electoral Divisions (SED 2021 boundaries) | 1st Release | - | - |
Commonwealth Electoral Divisions (CED 2021 boundaries) | 1st Release | - | - |
Indigenous Regions (IREG) | - | 1st Release | - |
Indigenous Areas (IARE) | - | 1st Release | - |
Indigenous Locations (ILOC) | - | 1st Release | - |
For more information on Census geographies please see Understanding Census geography.
All persons QuickStats
Topic | Table title |
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Summary | People (sex and median age) |
Average children per family | |
Average number of people per household | |
Median weekly household income | |
Median monthly mortgage repayments | |
Median weekly rent | |
Average number of motor vehicles per dwelling | |
People and population | Sex |
Indigenous status | |
Age | |
Registered marital status | |
Social marital status | |
Education | Type of educational institution attending |
Level of highest educational attainment | |
Cultural diversity | Ancestry, top responses |
Country of birth, top responses | |
Country of birth of parents | |
Country of birth of father, top stated responses | |
Country of birth of mother, top stated responses | |
Religious affiliation, top responses | |
Language used at home, top responses (other than English) | |
Income and work | Participation in the labour force |
Employment status | |
Employment, hours worked | |
Occupation, top responses | |
Industry of employment, top responses | |
Median weekly income | |
Method of travel to work on the day of the Census, top responses | |
Unpaid work and care | Unpaid work and care |
Unpaid domestic work, number of hours | |
Health | Type of long-term health condition |
Count of selected long-term health conditions | |
Australian Defence Force service | Australian Defence Force service |
Families | Family composition |
Single (or lone) parents | |
Employment status of parents in couple families | |
Dwellings | Dwelling count |
Dwelling structure | |
Number of bedrooms | |
Number of registered motor vehicles | |
Housing | Household composition |
Tenure type | |
Household income | |
Rent weekly payments | |
Mortgage monthly repayments | |
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples | Sex |
Median age | |
Average number of people per household | |
Average number of people per bedroom | |
Median weekly household income | |
Median weekly rent | |
Median monthly mortgage repayments |
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander QuickStats
Topic | Table title |
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Summary | People (sex and median age) |
Number of families | |
Average number of people per household | |
Median weekly household income | |
Median monthly mortgage repayments | |
Median weekly rent | |
People and population | Indigenous status |
Age | |
Registered marital status | |
Social marital status | |
Education | Type of educational institution attending |
Level of highest educational attainment | |
Cultural diversity | Australian Indigenous languages, top responses |
Ancestry, top responses | |
Income and work | Participation in the labour force |
Employment status | |
Occupation, top responses | |
Industry of employment, top responses | |
Median weekly income | |
Unpaid work and care | Unpaid work and care |
Health | Type of long-term health condition |
Count of selected long-term health conditions | |
Housing | Dwelling characteristics |
Mortgage and rent | |
Family household composition | |
Dwelling structure | |
Tenure type |
Country of birth QuickStats
Topic | Table title |
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Summary | People |
Families | |
All private dwellings | |
Population and people | People |
Age | |
Registered marital status | |
Education | Type of educational institution attending |
Level of highest educational attainment | |
Cultural diversity | Year of arrival |
Citizenship | |
Ancestry, top responses | |
Birthplace of spouse or partner | |
Religious affiliation, top responses | |
English language proficiency | |
Income and work | Participation in the labour force |
Employment status | |
Employment, hours worked | |
Occupation, top responses | |
Industry of employment, top responses | |
Median weekly incomes | |
Method of travel to work on the day of the Census | |
Unpaid work and care | Unpaid work and care |
Unpaid domestic work, number of hours | |
Health | Type of long-term health condition |
Count of selected long-term health conditions | |
Families | Family composition |
Families with children | |
Employment status of parents in couple families | |
Housing | Dwelling structure |
Number of bedrooms | |
Household composition | |
Tenure type | |
Mortgage and rent |
Community Profiles
Community Profiles are tools for researching, planning, and analysing geographic areas for a number of social, economic and demographic characteristics. Community Profiles provide a comprehensive statistical picture of an area in Excel spreadsheets, delivering data relating to people, families, and dwellings.
There are four types of Community profiles:
- General community profile
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples profile
- Time series profile
- Working population profile
Download Community Profile templates here.
Expand the sections below to see what data is available in Community Profiles.
Variables available in Community Profiles
Topic | Variable | General community profile | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people profile | Time series profile | Working population profile |
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people | Indigenous household indicator (INGDWTD) | - | 1st Release | - | - |
Indigenous status (INGP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release | |
Cultural Diversity | Ancestry multi response (ANCP) | 1st Release | - | 1st Release | - |
Australian citizenship (CITP) | 1st Release | - | 1st Release | - | |
Country of birth of parents (BPPP) | 1st Release | - | 1st Release | - | |
Country of birth of person (BPLP) | 1st Release | - | 1st Release | 2nd Release | |
Language used at home (LANP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | |
Proficiency in spoken English (ENGLP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release | |
Religious affiliation (RELP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | |
Year of arrival in Australia (YARP) | 1st Release | - | - | 2nd Release | |
Disability and carers | Core activity need for assistance (ASSNP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release |
Unpaid assistance to a person with a disability, health condition, or due to old age (UNCAREP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | - | |
Education and training | Educational institution: attendee status (TYSTAP) | - | - | - | 2nd Release |
Full-time/part-time student status (STUP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release | |
Highest year of school completed (HSCP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | - | |
Non-school qualification: field of study (QALFP) | 2nd Release | - | 2nd Release | - | |
Non-school qualification: level of education (QALLP) | 2nd Release | 2nd Release | 2nd Release | 2nd Release | |
Type of educational institution attending (TYPP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | |
Health | Count of selected long-term health conditions (CLTHP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | 2nd Release |
Type of long-term health condition (LTHP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | 2nd Release | |
Household and families | Count of all children in family (CACF) | - | - | 1st Release | - |
Family blending (FBLF) | 1st Release | - | - | - | |
Family composition (FMCF) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | |
Household composition (HHCD) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | |
Number of persons usually resident in dwelling (NPRD) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | |
Registered marital status (MSTP) | 1st Release | - | 1st Release | - | |
Relationship in household (RLHP) | 1st Release | - | - | - | |
Social marital status (MDCP) | 1st Release | - | 1st Release | - | |
Housing | Dwelling structure (STRD) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | - |
Dwelling type (DWTD) | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | - | |
Housing suitability (HOSD) | - | 1st Release | - | - | |
Landlord type (LLDD) | 1st Release | - | 1st Release | - | |
Mortgage repayments (monthly) dollar values (MRED) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | |
Number of bedrooms in private dwelling (BEDD) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | |
Rent (weekly) dollar values (RNTD) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | |
Tenure and landlord type (TENLLD) | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | - | |
Tenure type (TEND) | - | - | 1st Release | - | |
Income and work | Equivalised total household income (weekly) (HIED) | - | 1st Release | - | - |
Hours worked (HRSP) | 2nd Release | - | - | 2nd Release | |
Industry of employment (INDP) | 2nd Release | - | 2nd Release | 2nd Release | |
Labour force status (LFSP) | 2nd Release | 2nd Release | 2nd Release | 2nd Release | |
Labour force status and hours worked not stated (LFHRP) | 2nd Release | - | 2nd Release | - | |
Labour force status of parents/partners in families (LFSF) | 2nd Release | - | - | 2nd Release | |
Number of employees (EMPP) | - | - | - | 2nd Release | |
Occupation (OCCP) | - | - | 2nd Release | 2nd Release | |
Status in employment (SIEMP) | - | - | - | 2nd Release | |
Total family income (weekly) (FINF) | 1st Release | - | 1st Release | - | |
Total household income (weekly) (HIND) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | |
Total personal income (weekly) (INCP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release | |
Location | Place of usual residence (PURP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | - |
Place of usual residence five years ago (PUR5P) | 2nd Release | 2nd Release | 2nd Release | - | |
Place of usual residence one year ago (PUR1P) | 2nd Release | 2nd Release | 2nd Release | - | |
Usual address indicator Census night (UAICP) | 1st Release | - | - | - | |
Population | Age (AGEP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release |
Number of children ever born (TISP) | 1st Release | - | 1st Release | - | |
Sex (SEXP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release | |
Service with the Australian Defence Force | Australian Defence Force service (ADFP) | 1st Release | - | - | - |
Transport | Method of travel to work (MTWP) | 2nd Release | - | - | 2nd Release |
Number of motor vehicles (VEHD) | 1st Release | - | - | - | |
Unpaid work and care | Unpaid child care (CHCAREP) | 1st Release | - | - | - |
Unpaid domestic work: number of hours (DOMP) | 1st Release | - | - | - | |
Voluntary work for an organisation or group (VOLWP) | 1st Release | - | - | - |
Geographies available in Community Profiles
GEOGRAPHY | General Community | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples | Time Series | Working Population |
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Australia (AUST) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release |
State/Territories (STE) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release |
Statistical Area Level 4 (SA4) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release |
Statistical Area Level 3 (SA3) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release |
Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release |
Statistical Area Level 1 (SA1) | - | - | - | - |
Greater Capital City Statistical Areas (GCCSA) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release |
Significant Urban Areas (SUA) | 2nd Release | - | - | - |
Urban Centre Localities (UCL) | 2nd Release | - | - | - |
Section of State (SOS) | 2nd Release | - | - | - |
Section of State Ranges (SOSR) | 2nd Release | - | - | - |
Remoteness Areas (RA) | 3rd Release | 3rd Release | - | - |
Local Government Area 2021 (LGA 2021 boundaries) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release |
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | - |
Postal Areas (POA) | 1st Release | - | - | - |
State Electoral Divisions (SED 2021 boundaries) | 1st Release | - | - | - |
Commonwealth Electoral Divisions (CED 2021 boundaries) | 1st Release | - | - | - |
Indigenous Regions (IREG) | - | 1st Release | - | - |
Indigenous Areas (IARE) | - | 1st Release | - | - |
Indigenous Locations (ILOC) | - | 1st Release | - | - |
(a) Does not include 'No usual address', 'Migratory, offshore and shipping' geographies.
For more information on Census geographies please see Understanding Census geography.
General community profile
First release | Second release | ||
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Table number | Table title | Table number | Table title |
G01 | Selected person characteristics by sex | G43 | Selected labour force, education and migration characteristics by sex |
G02 | Selected medians and averages | G44 | Place of usual residence 1 year ago by sex |
G03 | Place of usual residence by place of enumeration on Census Night by age | G45 | Place of usual residence 5 years ago by sex |
G04 | Age by sex | G46 | Labour force status by age by sex |
G05 | Registered marital status by age by sex | G47 | Labour force status by sex of parents by age of dependent children for couple families |
G06 | Social marital status by age by sex | G48 | Labour force status by sex of parent by age of dependent children for one parent families |
G07 | Indigenous status by age by sex | G49 | Highest non-school qualification: level of education by age by sex |
G08 | Ancestry by country of birth of parents | G50 | Highest non-school qualification: field of study by age by sex |
G09 | Country of birth of person by age by sex | G51 | Highest non-school qualification: field of study by occupation by sex |
G10 | Country of birth of person by year of arrival in Australia | G52 | Highest non-school qualification: level of education by occupation by sex |
G11 | Proficiency in spoken English by year of arrival in Australia by age | G53 | Highest non-school qualification: level of education by industry of employment by sex |
G12 | Proficiency in spoken English of parents by age of dependent children | G54 | Industry of employment by age by sex |
G13 | Language used at home by proficiency in spoken English by sex | G55 | Industry of employment by hours worked by sex |
G14 | Religious affiliation by sex | G56 | Industry of employment by occupation |
G15 | Type of education institution attending (full/part-time student status by age) by sex | G57 | Total family income (weekly) by labour force status of partners for couple families with no children |
G16 | Highest year of school completed by age by sex | G58 | Total family income (weekly) by labour force status of parents/partners for couple families with children |
G17 | Total personal income (weekly) by age by sex | G59 | Total family income (weekly) by labour force status of parent for one parent families |
G18 | Core activity need for assistance by age by sex | G60 | Occupation by age by sex |
G19 | Type of long-term health condition by age by sex | G61 | Occupation by hours worked by sex |
G20 | Count of selected long-term health conditions by age by sex | G62 | Method of travel to work by sex |
G21 | Type of long-term health condition by selected person characteristics | ||
G22 | Australian Defence Force service by age by sex | ||
G23 | Voluntary work for an organisation or group by age by sex | ||
G24 | Unpaid domestic work: number of hours by age by sex | ||
G25 | Unpaid assistance to a person with a disability, health condition or due to old age by age by sex | ||
G26 | Unpaid child care by age by sex | ||
G27 | Relationship in household by age by sex | ||
G28 | Number of children ever born | ||
G29 | Family composition | ||
G30 | Family composition and country of birth of parents by age of dependent children | ||
G31 | Family blending | ||
G32 | Total family income (weekly) by family composition | ||
G33 | Total household income (weekly) by household composition | ||
G34 | Number of motor vehicles by dwellings | ||
G35 | Household composition by number of persons usually resident | ||
G36 | Dwelling structure | ||
G37 | Tenure and landlord type by dwelling structure | ||
G38 | Mortgage repayment (monthly) by dwelling structure | ||
G39 | Mortgage repayment (monthly) by family composition | ||
G40 | Rent (weekly) by landlord type | ||
G41 | Dwelling structure by number of bedrooms | ||
G42 | Dwelling structure by household composition and family composition |
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples profile
First release | Second release | ||
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Table number | Table title | Table number | Table title |
I01 | Selected person characteristics by Indigenous status by sex | I19 | Selected labour force, education and migration characteristics by Indigenous status by sex |
I02 | Indigenous status by sex | I20 | Highest non-school qualification: level of education by Indigenous status by age by sex |
I03 | Age by Indigenous status by sex | I21 | Labour force status by age by sex for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons |
I04 | Selected medians and averages | ||
I05 | Australian Indigenous languages used at home by proficiency in spoken English for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons | ||
I06 | Type of educational institution attending (full-time/part-time student status by age) by Indigenous status by sex | ||
I07 | Highest year of school completed by Indigenous status by sex | ||
I08 | Total personal income (weekly) by sex for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons | ||
I09 | Core activity need for assistance by age by sex for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons | ||
I10 | Unpaid assistance to a person with a disability, health condition or due to old age, by age by sex for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons | ||
I11 | Long-term health conditions by Indigenous status by sex | ||
I12 | Type of long-term health condition by age for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander persons | ||
I13 | Tenure and landlord type by dwelling structure by Indigenous status of household | ||
I14 | Family composition by number of persons usually resident by Indigenous status of family | ||
I15 | Household composition and family composition by number of persons usually resident by Indigenous status of household | ||
I16 | Housing suitability by Indigenous household indicator | ||
I17 | Total household income (weekly) by Indigenous status of household | ||
I18 | Equivalised total household income (weekly) by Indigenous status of household |
Time series profile
First release | Second release | ||
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Table number | Table title | Table number | Table title |
T01 | Selected person characteristics by sex | T29 | Selected labour force, education and migration characteristics |
T02 | Selected medians and averages | T30 | Family composition and labour force status of parent(s)/partners by total family income (weekly) |
T03 | Age by sex | T31 | Highest non-school qualification: level of education by age by sex |
T04 | Registered marital status by age by sex | T32 | Highest non-school qualification: field of study by age by sex |
T05 | Social marital status by age by sex | T33 | Labour force status by age by sex |
T06 | Indigenous status by age by sex | T34 | Industry of employment by sex |
T07 | Number of children ever born by age of parent | T35 | Occupation by sex |
T08 | Country of birth of person by sex | ||
T09 | Ancestry by country of birth of parents | ||
T10 | Language used at home by sex | ||
T11 | Proficiency in spoken English by age | ||
T12 | Religious affiliation by age | ||
T13 | Type of educational institution attending (full-time/part-time student status by age) by sex | ||
T14 | Dwelling structure by household composition and family composition | ||
T15 | Dwelling structure by number of persons usually resident | ||
T16 | Dwelling structure and number of bedrooms by number of persons usually resident for family households | ||
T17 | Dwelling structure and number of bedrooms by number of persons usually resident for group households | ||
T18 | Tenure and landlord type by dwelling structure | ||
T19 | Rent (weekly) by landlord type | ||
T20 | Rent (weekly) by family composition for couple families | ||
T21 | Rent (weekly) by family composition for one parent families | ||
T22 | Total family income (weekly) by number of children for couple families | ||
T23 | Total family income (weekly) by number of children for one parent families | ||
T24 | Total household income (weekly) by rent (weekly) | ||
T25 | Family composition by mortgage repayment (monthly) | ||
T26 | Couple families by income comparison for parents/partners | ||
T27 | Family composition and social marital status by number of dependent children | ||
T28 | Core activity need for assistance by age by sex |
Working population profile
Second release | |
---|---|
Table number | Table title |
W01 | Labour force status by age by sex |
W02 | Status in employment by age by sex |
W03 | Status in employment by hours worked by age |
W04 | Status in employment by labour force status by age by sex |
W05 | Status in employment by country of birth of person by sex |
W06 | Status in employment by total personal income (weekly) by sex |
W07 | Industry of employment by year of arrival in Australia |
W08 | Industry of employment by year of arrival in Australia by proficiency in spoken English |
W09 | Industry of employment by sex |
W10 | Industry of employment by owner managers by number of employees |
W11 | Industry of employment by hours worked by sex |
W12 | Industry of employment by occupation |
W13 | Occupation by sex |
W14 | Occupation of owner managers by number of employees |
W15 | Occupation by total personal income (weekly) by public/private sector |
W16 | Occupation by total personal income (weekly) by age |
W17 | Occupation by total personal income (weekly) by hours worked |
W18 | Occupation by total personal income (weekly) by highest non-school qualification: level of education |
W19 | Occupation by total personal income (weekly) for students aged 15-24 years |
W20 | Occupation by hours worked for students aged 15-24 years |
W21 | Method of travel to work by occupation |
W22 | Method of travel to work by age by sex |
W23 | Labour force status by type of educational institution attending (full-time/part-time student status) by age |
W24 | Labour force status by core activity need for assistance by age |
W25 | Long-term health conditions by age |
W26 | Labour force status by Indigenous status by sex |
W27 | Industry of employment by Indigenous status |
DataPacks
DataPacks contain comprehensive data about people, families and dwellings for all Census geographies ranging from Australia down to Statistical Area Level 1. They are containers of data based on Census Community Profiles and include:
- digital boundary files,
- metadata and
- reference documents to enable you to read the data.
DataPacks are suitable for experienced Census data users who have their own databases or analysis systems. The data provided in DataPacks is based on the four Community Profiles with the addition of the Place of enumeration profile, and are available at more levels of geography.
Expand the sections below to see what data will be available in DataPacks.
Variables available in DataPacks
Type of profile | ||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Topic | Variable | General community | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people | Time series | Working population | Place of enumeration |
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people | Indigenous household indicator (INGDWTD) | - | 1st Release | - | - | - |
Indigenous status (INGP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release | 1st Release | |
Cultural Diversity | Ancestry multi response (ANCP) | 1st Release | - | 1st Release | - | 1st Release |
Australian citizenship (CITP) | 1st Release | - | 1st Release | - | 1st Release | |
Country of birth of parents (BPPP) | 1st Release | - | 1st Release | - | 1st Release | |
Country of birth of person (BPLP) | 1st Release | - | 1st Release | 2nd Release | 1st Release | |
Language used at home (LANP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | 1st Release | |
Proficiency in spoken English (ENGLP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release | 1st Release | |
Religious affiliation (RELP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | 1st Release | |
Year of arrival in Australia (YARP) | 1st Release | - | - | 2nd Release | 1st Release | |
Disability and carers | Core activity need for assistance (ASSNP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release | 1st Release |
Unpaid assistance to a person with a disability, health condition, or due to old age (UNCAREP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | - | 1st Release | |
Education and training | Educational institution: attendee status (TYSTAP) | - | - | - | 2nd Release | 1st Release |
Full-time/part-time student status (STUP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release | 1st Release | |
Highest year of school completed (HSCP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | - | 1st Release | |
Non-school qualification: field of study (QALFP) | 2nd Release | - | 2nd Release | - | 2nd Release | |
Non-school qualification: level of education (QALLP) | 2nd Release | 2nd Release | 2nd Release | 2nd Release | 2nd Release | |
Type of educational institution attending (TYPP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | 1st Release | |
Health | Count of selected long-term health conditions (CLTHP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | 2nd Release | 1st Release |
Type of long-term health condition (LTHP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | 2nd Release | 1st Release | |
Household and families | Count of all children in family (CACF) | - | - | 1st Release | - | - |
Family blending (FBLF) | 1st Release | - | - | - | 1st Release | |
Family composition (FMCF) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | 1st Release | |
Household composition (HHCD) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | 1st Release | |
Number of persons usually resident in dwelling (NPRD) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | 1st Release | |
Registered marital status (MSTP) | 1st Release | - | 1st Release | - | 1st Release | |
Relationship in household (RLHP) | 1st Release | - | - | - | 1st Release | |
Social marital status (MDCP) | 1st Release | - | 1st Release | - | 1st Release | |
Housing | Dwelling structure (STRD) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | 1st Release |
Dwelling type (DWTD) | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | - | 1st Release | |
Housing suitability (HOSD) | - | 1st Release | - | - | - | |
Landlord type (LLDD) | 1st Release | - | 1st Release | - | 1st Release | |
Mortgage repayments (monthly) dollar values (MRED) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | 1st Release | |
Number of bedrooms in private dwelling (BEDD) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | 1st Release | |
Rent (weekly) dollar values (RNTD) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | 1st Release | |
Tenure and landlord type (TENLLD) | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | - | 1st Release | |
Tenure type (TEND) | - | - | 1st Release | - | - | |
Income and work | Equivalised total household income (weekly) (HIED) | - | 1st Release | - | - | - |
Hours worked (HRSP) | 2nd Release | - | - | 2nd Release | - | |
Industry of employment (INDP) | 2nd Release | - | 2nd Release | 2nd Release | 2nd Release | |
Labour force status (LFSP) | 2nd Release | 2nd Release | 2nd Release | 2nd Release | 2nd Release | |
Labour force status and hours worked not stated (LFHRP) | 2nd Release | - | 2nd Release | - | - | |
Labour force status of parents/partners in families (LFSF) | 2nd Release | - | - | 2nd Release | - | |
Number of employees (EMPP) | - | - | - | 2nd Release | - | |
Occupation (OCCP) | - | - | 2nd Release | 2nd Release | 2nd Release | |
Status in employment (SIEMP) | - | - | - | 2nd Release | - | |
Total family income (weekly) (FINF) | 1st Release | - | 1st Release | - | 1st Release | |
Total household income (weekly) (HIND) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | 1st Release | |
Total personal income (weekly) (INCP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release | 1st Release | |
Location | Place of usual residence (PURP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | 1st Release |
Place of usual residence five years ago (PUR5P) | 2nd Release | 2nd Release | 2nd Release | - | 2nd Release | |
Place of usual residence one year ago (PUR1P) | 2nd Release | 2nd Release | 2nd Release | - | 2nd Release | |
Usual address indicator Census night (UAICP) | 1st Release | - | - | - | - | |
Population | Age (AGEP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release | 1st Release |
Number of children ever born (TISP) | 1st Release | - | 1st Release | - | 1st Release | |
Sex (SEXP) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release | 1st Release | |
Service with the Australian Defence Force | Australian Defence Force service (ADFP) | 1st Release | - | - | - | - |
Transport | Method of travel to work (MTWP) | 2nd Release | - | - | 2nd Release | 2nd Release |
Number of motor vehicles (VEHD) | 1st Release | - | - | - | 1st Release | |
Unpaid work and care | Unpaid child care (CHCAREP) | 1st Release | - | - | - | 1st Release |
Unpaid domestic work: number of hours (DOMP) | 1st Release | - | - | - | - | |
Voluntary work for an organisation or group (VOLWP) | 1st Release | - | - | - | 1st Release |
Geographies available in DataPacks
GEOGRAPHY | General Community | Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples | Time Series | Working Population | Place of Enumeration |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Australia (AUST) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release | 1st Release |
State/Territories (STE) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release | 1st Release |
Statistical Area Level 4 (SA4) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release | 1st Release |
Statistical Area Level 3 (SA3) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release | 1st Release |
Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release | 1st Release |
Statistical Area Level 1 (SA1) | 1st Release | - | - | - | 1st Release |
Greater Capital City Statistical Areas (GCCSA) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release | 1st Release |
Significant Urban Areas (SUA) | 2nd Release | - | - | - | 2nd Release |
Urban Centre Localities (UCL) | 2nd Release | - | - | - | 2nd Release |
Section of State (SOS) | 2nd Release | - | - | - | 2nd Release |
Section of State Ranges (SOSR) | 2nd Release | - | - | - | 2nd Release |
Remoteness Areas (RA) | 3rd Release | 3rd Release | - | - | 3rd Release |
Local Government Area 2021 (LGA 2021 boundaries) | 1st Release | 1st Release | 1st Release | 2nd Release | 1st Release |
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) | 1st Release | 1st Release | - | - | 1st Release |
Postal Areas (POA) | 1st Release | - | - | - | 1st Release |
State Electoral Divisions (SED 2021 boundaries) | 1st Release | - | - | - | 1st Release |
Commonwealth Electoral Divisions (CED 2021 boundaries) | 1st Release | - | - | - | 1st Release |
Indigenous Regions (IREG) | - | 1st Release | - | - | - |
Indigenous Areas (IARE) | - | 1st Release | - | - | - |
Indigenous Locations (ILOC) | - | 1st Release | - | - | - |
(a) Includes 'No usual address' , 'Migratory, offshore and shipping' geographies.
For more information on Census geographies please see Understanding Census geography.
Place of enumeration profile
First release | Second release | ||
---|---|---|---|
Table number | Table title | Table number | Table title |
P01 | Selected person characteristics by sex | P38 | Selected labour force, education and migration characteristics by sex |
P02 | Selected medians and averages | P39 | Highest non-school qualification: level of education by age by sex |
P03 | Place of usual residence by place of enumeration on Census Night by age | P40 | Highest non-school qualification: field of study by age by sex |
P04 | Age by sex | P41 | Labour force status by age by sex |
P05 | Registered marital status by age by sex | P42 | Industry of employment by age by sex |
P06 | Social marital status by age by sex | P43 | Industry of employment by occupation |
P07 | Indigenous status by age by sex | P44 | Occupation by age by sex |
P08 | Ancestry by country of birth of parents | P45 | Method of travel to work by sex |
P09 | Country of birth of person by sex | ||
P10 | Country of birth of person by year of arrival in Australia | ||
P11 | Proficiency in spoken English by year of arrival in Australia by sex | ||
P12 | Proficiency in spoken English of parents by age of dependent children | ||
P13 | Language used at home by sex | ||
P14 | Religious affiliation by sex | ||
P15 | Type of educational institution attending (full-time/part-time student status by age) by sex | ||
P16 | Highest year of school completed by age by sex | ||
P17 | Total personal income (weekly) by age by sex | ||
P18 | Core activity need for assistance by age by sex | ||
P19 | Type of long-term health condition by age by sex | ||
P20 | Count of selected long-term health conditions by age by sex | ||
P21 | Voluntary work for an organisation or group by age by sex | ||
P22 | Unpaid domestic work: number of hours by age by sex | ||
P23 | Unpaid assistance to a person with a disability, health condition or due to old age, by age by sex | ||
P24 | Unpaid child care by age by sex | ||
P25 | Relationship in household by age by sex | ||
P26 | Number of children ever born by age of parent | ||
P27 | Family composition | ||
P28 | Total family income (weekly) by family composition | ||
P29 | Family blending | ||
P30 | Total household income (weekly) by household composition | ||
P31 | Number of motor vehicles by dwellings | ||
P32 | Household composition by number of persons present on Census Night | ||
P33 | Dwelling structure | ||
P34 | Tenure and landlord type by dwelling structure | ||
P35 | Mortgage repayment (monthly) by dwelling structure | ||
P36 | Rent (weekly) by landlord type | ||
P37 | Dwelling structure by number of bedrooms |
See the Community Profiles section above to see what tables are being released in the General community profile, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples profile, Time series profile, and the Working population profile.
GeoPackages
GeoPackages contain comprehensive data about people, families and dwellings for Census geographical areas ranging from Statistical Areas Level 1 to the whole of Australia. GeoPackages are Census data linked to geographical boundary data from the Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS) in a database container.
GeoPackages are suitable for experienced Census data users who want Community Profile data for numerous locations and have their own databases or Geographic Information System (GIS) software. GeoPackages do not include software.
GeoPackages are based on the General community profile.
Expand the sections below to see release dates and what data will be available in GeoPackages.
Variables available in GeoPackages
Topic | Variable | General Community Profile |
---|---|---|
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people | Indigenous status (INGP) | 1st Release |
Cultural Diversity | Ancestry multi response (ANCP) | 1st Release |
Australian citizenship (CITP) | 1st Release | |
Country of birth of parents (BPPP) | 1st Release | |
Country of birth of person (BPLP) | 1st Release | |
Language used at home (LANP) | 1st Release | |
Proficiency in spoken English (ENGLP) | 1st Release | |
Religious affiliation (RELP) | 1st Release | |
Year of arrival in Australia (YARP) | 1st Release | |
Disability and carers | Core activity need for assistance (ASSNP) | 1st Release |
Unpaid assistance to a person with a disability, health condition, or due to old age (UNCAREP) | 1st Release | |
Education and training | Full-time/part-time student status (STUP) | 1st Release |
Highest year of school completed (HSCP) | 1st Release | |
Non-school qualification: field of study (QALFP) | 2nd Release | |
Non-school qualification: level of education (QALLP) | 2nd Release | |
Type of educational institution attending (TYPP) | 1st Release | |
Health | Count of selected long-term health conditions (CLTHP) | 1st Release |
Type of long-term health condition (LTHP) | 1st Release | |
Household and families | Family blending (FBLF) | 1st Release |
Family composition (FMCF) | 1st Release | |
Household composition (HHCD) | 1st Release | |
Number of persons usually resident in dwelling (NPRD) | 1st Release | |
Registered marital status (MSTP) | 1st Release | |
Relationship in household (RLHP) | 1st Release | |
Social marital status (MDCP) | 1st Release | |
Housing | Dwelling structure (STRD) | 1st Release |
Dwelling type (DWTD) | 1st Release | |
Landlord type (LLDD) | 1st Release | |
Mortgage repayments (monthly) dollar values (MRED) | 1st Release | |
Number of bedrooms in private dwelling (BEDD) | 1st Release | |
Rent (weekly) dollar values (RNTD) | 1st Release | |
Tenure and landlord type (TENLLD) | 1st Release | |
Income and work | Hours worked (HRSP) | 2nd Release |
Industry of employment (INDP) | 2nd Release | |
Labour force status (LFSP) | 2nd Release | |
Labour force status and hours worked not stated (LFHRP) | 2nd Release | |
Labour force status of parents/partners in families (LFSF) | 2nd Release | |
Total family income (weekly) (FINF) | 1st Release | |
Total household income (weekly) (HIND) | 1st Release | |
Total personal income (weekly) (INCP) | 1st Release | |
Location | Place of usual residence (PURP) | 1st Release |
Place of usual residence five years ago (PUR5P) | 2nd Release | |
Place of usual residence one year ago (PUR1P) | 2nd Release | |
Usual address indicator Census night (UAICP) | 1st Release | |
Population | Age (AGEP) | 1st Release |
Number of children ever born (TISP) | 1st Release | |
Sex (SEXP) | 1st Release | |
Service with the Australian Defence Force | Australian Defence Force service (ADFP) | 1st Release |
Transport | Method of travel to work (MTWP) | 2nd Release |
Number of motor vehicles (VEHD) | 1st Release | |
Unpaid work and care | Unpaid child care (CHCAREP) | 1st Release |
Unpaid domestic work: number of hours (DOMP) | 1st Release | |
Voluntary work for an organisation or group (VOLWP) | 1st Release |
Geographies available in GeoPackages
Geography type | General Community Profile |
---|---|
Australia (AUST) | 1st Release |
State/Territories (STE) | 1st Release |
Statistical Area Level 4 (SA4) | 1st Release |
Statistical Area Level 3 (SA3) | 1st Release |
Statistical Area Level 2 (SA2) | 1st Release |
Statistical Area Level 1 (SA1) | 1st Release |
Greater Capital City Statistical Areas (GCCSA) | 1st Release |
Significant Urban Areas (SUA) | 2nd Release |
Urban Centre Localities (UCL) | 2nd Release |
Section of State (SOS) | 2nd Release |
Section of State Ranges (SOSR) | 2nd Release |
Remoteness Areas (RA) | 3rd Release* |
Local Government Area 2021 (LGA 2021 boundaries) | 1st Release |
Suburbs and Localities (SAL) | 1st Release |
Postal Areas (POA) | 1st Release |
State Electoral Divisions (SED 2021 boundaries) | 1st Release |
Commonwealth Electoral Divisions (CED 2021 boundaries) | 1st Release |
(a) Includes 'No usual address', 'Migratory, offshore and shipping' geographies.
*GeoPackages for 3rd Release will be available in Mid-2023.
For more information on Census geographies please see Understanding Census geography.
TableBuilder
Census TableBuilder allows you to build and customise tables to your own specifications. For further information on this product see TableBuilder.
Download the Census TableBuilder data item list.
Expand the section below to see dataset release information.
TableBuilder dataset list
1st release | 2nd release | |
---|---|---|
Basic | Pro | Basic |
2021 Census - cultural diversity | 2021 Census - counting dwellings, place of enumeration | 2021 Census - employment, income and education |
2021 Census - selected family characteristics | 2021 Census - counting persons, 15 years and over | 2021 Census - internal migration |
2021 Census - counting persons, place of usual residence | 2021 Census - selected dwelling characteristics | |
2021 Census - counting families, place of enumeration | ||
2021 Census - counting persons, place of enumeration |
Microdata
Microdata products contain the most detailed information available from the Census. They contain data which is either the response to individual questions on the Census form or derived from answers to two or more questions.
The detailed microdata product contains unidentified detailed unit record data which is available for analysis by approved researchers within the ABS's secure DataLab environment. The detailed microdata was available from 27 April 2023.
The 5% basic microdata product provides a sample of one private dwelling record in every twenty from the Census and their associated family and person records, and for non-private dwellings one person in every twenty and their associated non-private dwelling records. Approved users can download the basic microdata via MicrodataDownload. The basic microdata was available from 15 August 2023.
Other data products
Census data will also be released in several other tools. These tools are outlined below with the 2021 Census data availability.
ABS data APIs
Data Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) enable fast access to ABS statistics by using machine to machine 'API calls'. These calls return statistics in a machine friendly format so that you can integrate data into your own systems as they are released. APIs were available for first data release.
Census data by topic
Stories, articles and visualisations that relate to Census data on topics of interest can be found at Census data by topic. Spreadsheets containing summary data on the topics are also included. Topics and articles were progressively updated and released from 28 June 2022.
Australian Census Longitudinal Dataset
The Australian Census Longitudinal Dataset (ACLD) combines a 5% sample of data from multiple Censuses to create a research tool for exploring how Australian society changes over time.
ACLD datasets are available in TableBuilder and accessible for analysis within the DataLab. 2021 Census data will be added as a new wave of data to existing ACLD datasets in late 2023 - early 2024.
Mesh block counts
Mesh blocks are identified with a unique 11 digit code and are the smallest geographical unit in the Australian Statistical Geography Standard for which Census data is output. These datasets contain counts of the total usual resident population and the total dwelling count from the 2021 Census of Population and Housing. 2021 Census Mesh block counts were released with first data release in 2022.
Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas
Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) ranks areas in Australia according to relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage. The indexes are based on information from the five-yearly Census. SEIFA was released as part of third release in April 2023.
Estimates of Homelessness
The 2021 Census Estimates of Homelessness was released on 22 March 2023.