What census years are available in Australia?

The first Commonwealth census was taken in 1911; after that in 1921, 1933, 1947, 1954, 1961 and from then on, every five years.

Are Australian census records available?

Census publications in print or microfiche format are available from the National Library of Australia or State libraries.

When was Australia’s first census?

November 1828
The first census in Australia as we now know them [recording people at their dwelling] was held in New South Wales in November 1828. Each of the colonies conducted its own censuses until 1886. The following resources give you further information about the history of census collection in Australia.

When was last census in Australia?

The Australian Bureau of Statistics Act 1975 and Census and Statistics Act 1905 authorise the ABS to collect, store, and share anonymised data. The most recent census was held on 9 August 2016, with the data released on 2 July 2017.

What Census years are available?

Census records can provide the building blocks of your research. The first Federal Population Census was taken in 1790, and has been taken every ten years since. Because of a 72-year restriction on access to the Census, the most recent year available is 1940. The 1950 Census will be released in 2022.

Who can access Australian Census data?

As an Australian Government agency, we comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Privacy Act) and handle your personal information in accordance with the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs). Under the Census and Statistics Act 1905, the personal information you provide in the Census remains strictly confidential to the ABS.

Is there an 1831 census?

In some places, the 1831 census is descibed as “no longer exists” or “has been destroyed” but this is a misconception. The official census was simply a count under various headings for each parish, township, or place so in terms of information on individuals or households, it never did exist.

What date was the 1961 census?

23 April 1961
The United Kingdom Census 1961 was a census of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland carried out on 23 April 1961. It was the first to ask about qualifications, migration status, and household tenure.

When was the 1st census taken?

1881
While it has been undertaken every 10 years, beginning in 1872 under British Viceroy Lord Mayo, the first complete census was taken in 1881.