The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) is reminding people that the Census is compulsory* and is urging people to complete their Census now if they haven't done so already.
Almost 1.3 million final reminder notices have been sent to households who haven't responded requesting that they fill in their form and return it as soon as possible to avoid a fine.
Census Field Officers are also visiting households that haven't completed and are doing so in line with local COVID-19 restrictions.
The ABS is also requesting people with a second property-holiday home or investment property-to go online and report if it was vacant or unoccupied on Census night, 10 August 2021. People can also let us know by calling the Census Contact Centre on 1800 512 441.
As of Monday 6 September at 8:00am, the ABS estimates it has received 9,324,601 completed forms in the 2021 Census. The tally is based on 7,498,251 forms submitted online through the Census Digital Service and 1,826,350 paper forms mailed to the ABS by households.
Andrew Henderson, Census Executive Director and National Spokesperson said, "This is a very pleasing number so far and we would like to thank everyone who has taken part to help tell their community's story.
"Every response matters, and yours does too. No community is too small to count. We want to make sure everyone is represented so we're urging people to complete now.
"If you don't have your Census instruction letter or paper form, you can go online and complete today. Select the 'Get a Census Number' option.
"Call us on 1800 512 441 to request a paper form or visit the Census website. If you've already ordered a paper form, it's on its way to you. For people who have completed the paper form but haven't returned it, remember to post your form to the ABS today using the reply-paid envelope supplied".
There are a range of help and support options available for people who need assistance in completing the Census at www.census.abs.gov.au.
*See the 2021 Census Privacy Statement
