Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 16 hours ago
While we often think of data as a modern obsession, the world’s first-ever census was conducted more than 5,800 years ago. It's now less than 100 days until the 2026 Australian Census on the 11th of August.
For demographers and researchers, there are few dates on the calendar that are more exciting. As the largest statistical collection in the country, the Census has become the most reliable and comprehensive dataset used to understand who we are as a people and how our society is changing over time.
While we often think of data as a modern obsession, the world’s first-ever census was conducted more than 5,800 years ago. It's now less than 100 days until the 2026 Australian Census on the 11th of August.
For demographers and researchers, there are few dates on the calendar that are more exciting. As the largest statistical collection in the country, the Census has become the most reliable and comprehensive dataset used to understand who we are as a people and how our society is changing over time.
