Q&A

How many people are in the Australian census?

How many people are in the Australian census?

23.4 million people
The 2016 Census counted 23.4 million people living in Australia, an increase of 8.8% since the 2011 Census. Australia’s population has more than doubled in the 50 years since the 1966 Census, which counted 11.6 million people.

How many people work at the Australian Bureau of Statistics?

Hours worked increased by 1.0%. Employed people increased by 0.7% to 13.2 million.

How do I search Australian Bureau of Statistics?

Search by geography. Use the range of search services on the left of the page or select a boundary type from the top of the map. Use the map tools or double-click to zoom, scroll wheel to zoom out, pan and select an area of interest. Links will appear to view a QuickStat or Community Profile below the map.

What is the population of each state in Australia 2020?

State and Territory outcomes

State ERP 30 June 2020 NOM contribution
TAS 540,569 3,467
NT 245,980 9
ACT 431,114 2,102
Australia* 25,687,041 184,169

What is the population of Australia by age group?

The statistic shows age distribution in Australia between 2009 and 2019. In 2019, around 19.28 percent of Australia’s population was between 0 and 14 years old, 64.8 percent was between 15 and 64 and 15.92 percent was 65 years old and over.

What is Level 5 salary Australia?

Australian Public Service Act employment salary ranges by classification level 2018-19

Minimum Salary Maximum Salary
APS 6 $80,669 $94,9306
APS 5 $73,636 $79,8417
APS 4 $67,100 $73,256
APS 3 $59,237 $65,270

What is Australia’s unemployment rate 2021?

4.9%
The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 4.9 per cent in June 2021, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). Bjorn Jarvis, head of labour statistics at the ABS, said June saw the eighth consecutive monthly fall in the unemployment rate.

How long is the Australian census?

When is the next Australian Census? In Australia, the Census is run every 5 years, those years ending in a 1 or a 6.

What happens if you don’t complete the Census Australia?

How are people fined? Under the Census and Statistics Act 1905, the Australian Statistician can issue you a Notice of Direction, which directs you in writing to complete the Census. The notice explains that if you don’t complete the Census, you can be prosecuted and fined up to $222 a day.

Which state in Australia has the most land?

Western Australia
Western Australia is the largest state/territory in the country.

Where can I find the Australian Census results?

Full reports of the censuses 1911 – 1971 and 1981 – 1991 can be found online at the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS). The 1976 census results are in summary only on the ABS website, but are available on microfiche. See the case study below for advice on how to search the 1976 census.

When was the first Commonwealth Census in Australia?

Commonwealth census reports The first Commonwealth census was taken in 1911; after that in 1921, 1933, 1947, 1954, 1961 and from then on, every five years. Full reports of the censuses 1911 – 1971 and 1981 – 1991 can be found online at the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).

How much does the Australian census cost the government?

The ABS welcomes newly released findings from Lateral Economics, estimating that for every $1 invested in the Census $6 of value was generated to the Australian economy. The Valuing the Australian Census report estimated an annual benefit of $800m from the Census, compared to a five year total cost of $670m.

What was the population of Australia in 2016?

In 2016, the Census will count close to 10 million dwellings and approximately 24 million people, the largest number counted to date.