Australia's Monthly Population Survey

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Use the 'Complete your survey' button below to create and/or log in to your ABS survey account and access your survey.

Purpose of the survey

Every month, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) collects important information about Australia's workforce from people all over the country. The Monthly Population Survey is the largest household survey run by the ABS. It provides the official measures of employment and unemployment for the nation. 

We acknowledge and value your time and effort for taking part in this survey. Your support helps us to produce the statistics that inform Australia's important decisions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Monthly Population Survey?

How do I complete the survey?

Why was my household selected?

What will you ask me?

How is the information from this survey used? Why is it important?

Who in my household has to participate?

How long will I be in the survey for?

Is the survey compulsory?

What happens if there are people in my household who don't speak English?

I am retired, do I still complete the survey?

How will you keep my information safe, secure and confidential?

Will the information I provide be combined with other data?

How do I know the person contacting me is from the Australian Bureau of Statistics?

I'm having trouble completing the survey online – where can I find help?

Where do I find my Form Access Code?

For a male/female question, am I able to respond with another term?

Who can I contact for more information?

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