Census night was 11 August, but what happens if you forgot to complete your form? We explain who needs to be counted, what to do if you missed Census night and why being counted matters for communities across Australia.
Key Points
- The Census is compulsory, and people in Australia on Census night generally need to be counted, including many visa holders and visitors.
- If you did not complete your Census on 11 August, you should complete it as soon as possible using information that reflects your circumstances on Census night.
- Census data helps inform planning for services and infrastructure and provides a detailed picture of Australia’s demographic, cultural and linguistic diversity.
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