About the Census Test
Information about the areas that are included in the Census Test and who needs to be included.
Before each Census, it’s important to test how we'll run it. The Census Test helps ensure our processes work well and that the form captures the right information, in the right way.
The Census Test will take place on Tuesday 5 August 2025.
In late July, selected households will get instructions on how to take part in the Census Test.
For the first time, we’re also partnering with Services Australia on a new option to access the Census through myGov.
This new option is being introduced to make it easy to get updates and complete the Census online.
All myGov users will have the option to subscribe to Census Test updates through myGov in July 2025.
The Census Test is voluntary. It’s important that everyone selected participates to ensure the Census Test reflects a broad cross-section of people and communities in Australia.
Your participation will help us improve the Census process so our next Census in 2026 is easier to complete and produces high quality statistics.