How do I find old census data?
http://1940census.archives.gov. Online subscription services are available to access the 1790–1940 census records and many public libraries provide access to these services free-of-charge.
How do I access my Australian Census records?
Census publications in print or microfiche format are available from the National Library of Australia or State libraries.
Can you access census records?
It is free to search on these sites, but there is a charge to view full search results and digitised images. However, you can view censuses from 1841 to 1921 free of charge on site at The National Archives in Kew, and from 1841 to 1911 at many libraries and record offices and at FamilySearch Centres worldwide.
When was the census introduced Australia?
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.
Who conducts the census Australia?
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)
The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) conducts the Census of Population and Housing every five years.
How many census has Australia had?
The Census in Australia, officially the Census of Population and Housing, is the national census in Australia that occurs every five years….Census in Australia.
| Census of Population and Housing | |
|---|---|
| Least populous region | Jervis Bay Territory (391) |
Where can I find historical Australian Census data?
Historical Censuses (Pre 1996). Socio-Economic Indexes for Areas (SEIFA) has been produced after every Census since the 1986 Census. These past releases of SEIFA and associated documentation are available online from the SEIFA Past releases page. Data from the Censuses of Australian States in 1901 is available in A Snapshot of Australia, 1901.
How often is the census done in Australia?
A census is commonly done in Australia every 5 years. It is standard practice for it be be done in years ending in 1 and 6 and has been since 1961. In past times the schedule was more sporadic with years including 1828, 1881, 1901, 1911, 1921, 1933, 1947 and 1954.
Where can I find data from the 1901 census?
Data from the Censuses of Australian States in 1901 is available in A Snapshot of Australia, 1901. This publication compares the 1901 data with generally comparable data from the 2001 Census for population counts and some personal and demographic characteristics.
How do I access previous censuses?
To access Census data from the 2011, 2006, 2001 and 1996 Censuses in a variety of formats, select the Census year below. Some limited data from the 1911 to 1991 Censuses are available free of charge online. This includes previous publications which have been digitised. To access these publications, go to Statistics by Catalogue Number: 21.