Proposed 2026 Census data products feedback survey

Closes 26 May 2025

Opened 12 May 2025

Results expected 30 Dec 2025

Feedback expected 31 Dec 2025

Overview

In preparation for the 2026 Census, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has proposed some key changes to the existing Census suite of products. This survey will allow you to provide feedback on these proposed changes,  which include, but are not limited to: 

  • No longer producing Community Profiles
  • QuickStats being enhanced with more data and additional features
  • DataPacks and GeoPackages being made available in a new tool
  • Time series data being made available in TableBuilder 

This survey will be open between 12 May and 26 May 2025.

A paper has been provided which details these proposed changes more fully, and can be accessed here: Proposed 2026 Census data products

Audiences

  • Data users
  • Stakeholders
  • All staff

Interests

  • Population
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Customer Feedback