The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) will be conducting the next Census of Population and Housing on Tuesday 9 August 2011.

The Census provides a ‘snapshot’ of Australia every five years. It aims to accurately measure the number of people in Australia on Census night and collects vital information on the social, economic and housing characteristics of Australian society. Everyone in Australia on Census night needs to complete the Census so the information used by Government, decision makers, and community groups for future planning is based on accurate data.

The Census is an opportunity for Australia’s youth to shed some light on who they are and light the way forward for the facilities and services that they rely on and use every day. The need for things like health clinics, youth centres, sport and recreation facilities, libraries or even festivals and events can be determined using Census data.

Check out if  you are a part of the Census picture!