2026 Census
Australia’s next Census is on Tuesday, 11 August 2026.
The Census is a snapshot of the country and tells the story of how we are changing. In the Census, every answer matters to help us understand what Australia needs now and into the future.
Census data informs planning for schools, health care, transport and infrastructure. It is also used to help plan local services for individuals, families and communities.
From late July 2026, households will receive instructions on how to complete the Census. Households can complete the Census as soon as they get their instructions, if they know where they’ll be on Census night. Everyone in Australia on Census night must complete the Census.
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