Census
CEOs in Brighton, solicitors in Fitzroy: The most common job for every Melbourne suburb revealed
While one occupation outnumbers all others in most Melbourne suburbs, some suburbs set themselves apart as hotspots for specific jobs.
- by Angus Delaney and Craig Butt
Latest
What Australia’s first census reveals about the country today
The handwritten account of the people – and sheep – living around Sydney in 1800 is a fascinating snapshot of early colonial history.
- by Julie Power
The government social media team giving statistics a sexy rebrand
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has garnered a loyal fan base of followers online for its playful approach to a typically dry topic.
- by Lauren Ironmonger
Accountants in Epping, solicitors in Newtown: The most popular job in each Sydney suburb
Where will you find a cafe full of software engineers, or a bus full of marketing managers? Use our interactive maps to find the most common job in your area.
- by Nick Newling and Craig Butt
Census to ask about gender identity after second government backdown
The next census will count transgender Australians for the first time, following weeks of LGBT community backlash and an internal Labor revolt.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Exclusive
Political leadership
Frustrated Albanese vents in cabinet over census fiasco
The prime minister told his ministers he had to step in to “clean it up” after he saw the complicated questions the census planned to ask.
- by James Massola
Opinion
Opinion
I’m a census fan but, as a queer parent, my family still doesn’t count
My children are nearly grown. If these questions are not added, I will miss the opportunity to complete a census that truly depicts our family while they are still living with me.
- by Christy Newman
Opinion
Richard Marles
Should we care if nosy data wonks ask about our sexuality?
It’s a shame there was no sensible public debate about the census changes because there are sensible views on both sides.
- by Jacqueline Maley
Albanese hits back at suggestion he is limiting scope of census on LGBT Australians
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese remains under pressure for not including questions in the census on trans and intersex Australians.
- by Olivia Ireland
Inside story
Political leadership
How the PM’s captain’s call to stop a culture war blew up in his face
An early Sunday morning message to Labor MPs about a gender and sexuality question in the 2026 census opened up a disastrous political week for the government.
- by Paul Sakkal and James Massola
Updated
LGBTQ
PM backflips on census sexuality question, under fire for trans exclusion
While the census will now have a question about sexual preference, Albanese maintained the decision to exclude questions about gender.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos and Olivia Ireland
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