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 public?
Census Data Online provides access to data from the 2006, 2001 and 1996 Censuses of Population and Housing. Historical Censuses (Pre 1996) provides access to digitised census publications. Publications for the census years 1933 to 1971 are being progressively added to this portal.
What is the latest census available to public Australia?
The next census will be held on 10 August 2021, with the census test being held on 27 October 2020 with 100,000 households in Sydney, Adelaide, Darwin and Canberra, as well as Karratha, Warrnambool and surrounds. The first Australian census was held on 2 April 1911.
What years have the census been taken?
Coincident full censuses have taken place in the different jurisdictions of the United Kingdom every ten years since 1801, with the exceptions of 1941 (during the Second World War), Ireland in 1921 and Scotland in 2021 (because of the COVID-19 pandemic).
What year was Australia’s first census?
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.
How do I find my family history for free in Australia?
Welcome to MyAncestors.com.au, the completely free ultimate link library for Australian genealogy and ancestry records. Thousands of links and useful information to help you trace your family tree. Browse by category or search by state.
Has the 2020 census data been released?
We’ve now released the apportionment counts and redistricting data — the first two waves of 2020 Census results.
What happens if I don’t complete the census 2021?
Under the Census and Statistics Act 1905, you can be issued a Notice of Direction, which directs you in writing to complete the census. If that doesn’t make you do it, you can be prosecuted and fined up to $222 a day.