How to verify ABS official channels
Our websites
The official Australian Bureau of Statistics website is www.abs.gov.au.
The official Census website is www.census.abs.gov.au, here you can find accurate information about the 2026 Census.
To identify our websites, look for our logo in the top left corner which includes our name and the Commonwealth coat of arms.
Most Australian Government websites use the ‘.gov.au’ extension in the address. These websites will never use ‘.org’, ‘.net’ or ‘.com’.
Any website claiming to be a government department or agency using these extensions should be treated with caution.
Our social media channels
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has a range of social media accounts. Follow us to learn, share and connect with the ABS.
- Facebook: @absstats
- Twitter: @absstats
- Instagram: @absstats
- LinkedIn: Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Youtube: ABSstatistics
- Census Facebook: @2026 CensusAU
- Census TikTok: tiktok.com/@2026censusau
Our official accounts are verified with either a blue tick or other form of verification next to our name.
If you come across or are directed to any other websites or receive a suspicious direct message or request on social media claiming to be the Australian Bureau of Statistics or Census, please report it to us immediately via our social media channels, the General enquiry form or by phone 1300 135 070 (operating hours Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm EST, excluding public holidays).