Sex recorded at birth of lone parent (SLPP)

This image shows a question from the 2026 Census online form. This question asks: What was Person 1’s sex recorded at birth? 

Underneath the question text, the instructional text states: If Person 1 was not recorded as male or female on their birth registration, you can select another term. ‘Select another term’ is a link. Once clicked, an alternative version of the question is presented. 

The response options are: Male; Female. 

This image shows a question from the 2026 Census online form. This question asks: What is Person 2's relationship to Person 1? 

Underneath the question text, the instructional text states: Examples of other relationships: Son-in-law, Grandchild, Aunt, Boarder. 

Underneath the instructional text, is a clickable More Information header. Once clicked, the More Information is shown, and states: If more than one response applies, select only the option that shows the relationship that most closely applies. 

The response options are: Husband or wife or spouse of Person 1; De facto partner of Person 1; Child of Person 1; Stepchild of Person 1; Parent of Person 1; Brother or sister or sibling of Person 1; Unrelated flatmate or co-tenant of Person 1; Other relationship to Person 1(specify), followed by a free text field. 

This image shows a question from the 2026 Census online form. This question directs: List the people who will be away on the night of Tuesday 11 August 2026 but usually live in this dwelling.  

Underneath the question text, the instructional text states: Remember that people listed here will need to complete a Census form for where they will be in Australia on Census night.  

There is a heading titled People away, with an option to List Person Away 1, with text next to it that any person who usually lives in this dwelling but will be away. 

There is a button underneath to add another person away. 

This image shows a question from the 2026 Census online form. This question asks: What was Person Away A’s sex recorded at birth?  

Underneath the question text, the instructional text states: If Person Away A was not recorded as male or female on their birth registration, you can select another term. ‘Select another term’ is a link. Once clicked, an alternative version of the question is presented.  

The response options are: Male; Female.  

This image shows a question from the 2026 Census online form. This question asks: What is Person Away A's relationship to Person 1/Person 2?   

Underneath the question text, the instructional text states: Examples of other relationships: Son-in-law, Grandchild, Aunt, Boarder.   

Underneath the instructional text, is a clickable More Information header. Once clicked, the More Information is shown, and states: If more than one response applies, select the option that shows the relationship that most closely applies.   

The response options are: Husband or wife or spouse of Person 1; De facto partner of Person 1; Child of both Person 1 and Person 2; Child of Person 1 only; Child of Person 2 only; Unrelated flatmate or co-tenant of Person 1; Other relationship to Person 1(specify), followed by a free text field.