Level of workforce participation survey comparison flag (SVFP)
Latest release
Census of Population and Housing: Census dictionary
Reference period
2026
Released
21/07/2026
Definition
This variable is used for national reporting purposes. It can be used to identify people who should be included when reporting and comparing workforce statistics.
Scope
All persons aged 15 years and over
Categories
| Code | Category |
|---|---|
| 1 | In scope of national reporting level of workforce participation survey comparison population |
| @ | Not applicable – Exclude from table |
Number of categories: 2
Not applicable (@) comprises:
- persons living in non-private dwellings
- persons living in non-classifiable households
- persons who reported their industry of employment (INDP) as ‘Foreign Government Representation’ or ‘Defence’
- persons under 15 years of age
- visitors (from within Australia)
- overseas visitors
See Understanding supplementary codes for more information.
Question(s) from the Census form
This variable is not derived from a question, but by other variables. See the ‘How this variable is created’ section for further information.
How this variable is created
To determine the people who are in scope for this variable, the following variables are used:
History and changes
This variable was first created in 2016.
There have been no changes for the 2026 Census.