Every five years, the Census provides a snapshot of Australia’s changing population, including its growing multicultural communities. Speaking to SBS Filipino, Dr Franklin Soriano, multilingual spokesperson for the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), explained why the Filipino community's participation matters, how Census data is used to inform services and planning, and what households need to know when completing the Census.
Key Points
- Australia’s next Census will be held on Tuesday, 11 August 2026, with people across the country being counted as part of the nationwide survey conducted every five years.
- As Australia’s population continues to grow and change, accurate Census data can help identify the evolving needs of communities and build a more detailed picture of Australia’s culturally and linguistically diverse population.
- Dr. Soriano said when people accurately report their Filipino ancestry and language use, Census data can help governments, service providers, researchers and community organisations understand where Filipino communities are growing and what their needs may be. This can inform planning for services such as healthcare, education, language support and other community programs.
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The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) provides translated information and language support to help people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities understand and complete the Census.
For more information about the Census, visit info.census.abs.gov.au. You can also find related stories and explainers at sbs.com.au/filipino.
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