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Why the 2026 census matters for schools, sewers and hospitals
The ABS will count every person in Australia on August 11, and the data guides services and spending for years.
Households are already receiving instructions for the 2026 census, which is due on Tuesday August 11. The ABS will count everyone in Australia that night, across 10.8 million households, including tourists, students and temporary visa holders.
The answers help plan sewer systems, hospitals, schools and other services. The form is available in 27 languages and is meant to take about half an hour.
Why it mattersYour answers help steer public money, staff and infrastructure. Missing the form can also bring fines.
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