Publications

Download the Census 2021 coverage information paper.

Download the Census 2021 addressing information paper.

The paper outlines the initiatives undertaken in Census 2021 to ensure that students were counted accurately.

Download the Census Quality Survey (CQS) information paper.

This document helps users look at differences in the census questionnaires across the 10-year period, between 2011 and 2021.

Download the full classifications for some of the more detailed, larger variables from Census 2021.

The standard output table lookup file contains descriptions of all Census 2021 standard output tables published so far.

Download the Census 2021 guidance note on use of religion question outputs.

Download the Census 2021 variables index, last updated on 8 August 2024.

This document is a factual account of how the census was conducted and sets out a record of key elements associated with the operational delivery.

The purpose of this document is to provide an overview of data processing methods for the 2021 Census. 

Download questionnaires used for Census 2021.