By - glenn the census expert
2016 Census data quality – how did #censusfail pan out in the end?
As most Australians are well aware, the 2016 Census didn’t go exactly as planned. There was a major DDOS attack on August 9th causing the ABS website to fail, right when everyone was being encouraged to do their Census form online. And...
Census topics – the community has spoken!
As we make our final preparations to receive the 2016 Australian Census data from the ABS, we were interested to hear from our community as to which Census topics you would like us to update first at a small...
What’s driving Sydney’s population exodus?
The 2015-16 release of “Regional Internal Migration Estimates” hardly makes a ripple each year when released by the ABS. But this year’s release tells a powerful story.
Recognising indigenous populations in the Census: a short history
The 1967 referendum, 50 years on 27 May 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of a landmark referendum for the Aboriginal people of Australia.
Have your say: 2016 Australian Census update to .id community tools
With the bulk of the 2016 Australian Census data due to be released by the ABS later in June, we are busy preparing to make the flow-on updates to our community profile tool as smooth as possible and give you...
The tale of two cities becoming one
When councils merge, it creates a new geographic area with its own unique characteristics. Here at .id, we recently completed a suite of community tools for the amalgamation of the former Canterbury City and...
We've revamped economy.id to help you profile your local economy
Taking on board feedback from our customers, we’ve done some work on making economy.id easier for you to navigate and use. From today, you’ll notice some changes to the left-hand side menus designed to help you...
Hot off the press: updated 2016 Census data release schedule
The ABS have just updated their 2016 Census data release schedule and it’s a little different to what we’ve published before, so we thought we’d give you an overview of the latest information.
Should I use enumerated data, usual residence data or estimated resident population?
At .id, we are excited about the upcoming releases of 2016 Australian Census data #datanerds. To help you make the most out of the new data when it lands, we are putting together a series of blogs to guide you...
How we're preparing for the release of 2016 Census data and how it helps you
With ‘small area’ 2016 Census data due to be released by the ABS in June 2017, .id is already deep in preparation to ensure we can get the new information updated in our online local government tools as quickly...
#Censusfail? Or will data from the 2016 Census be more accurate than ever?
You may have noticed that here at .id we take a keen interest in the Census, which is integral to the work we do and of vital importance to our clients. To keep you updated with the latest on Census, we thought...
Missing millions – the problem with using Census data for employment estimates
The Census is a fantastic resource for all aspects of population characteristics – it’s no secret, we love it! And when it comes to understanding the workforce in an area, the fact that Census codes people by...
The winners and losers of population growth in Australia for 2016
Around Christmas each year, the ABS (rather sneakily) releases one of the most interesting and important population data sets – the Australian Demographic Statistics which gives us the full financial year...
How much do households in your area spend?
How much does your household spend each year? According to recent data, Australian households spend an average of $95,215 annually, with an average disposable income of $126,546.
The future of the Australian Census: Senate report
Following the Senate Committee Inquiry into the 2016 Australian Census, we take a look at how the report recommendations will impact the future of the Census in Australia.
Regional collaborations within the .id community
.id’s community profiling tools are designed to break Local Government Areas down by suburb/town and tell the story of each place, the role it plays in the area, and how it is changing over time. But did you...
Gazing into the Census crystal ball - What will the results reveal about Australia?
With the 2016 Census survey now officially closed, we can all breathe a sigh of relief – at last count around 95% of households had completed the Census, which is a tremendous result in the face of some very...
5 things we would miss out on without the Census
With all the publicity around the failings of the 2016 Census, we thought it might be worth pausing and remembering some of the good things the Census provides for us all. It’s easy to get lost in the hassle of...
The latest on the Census
It’s been more than a week since Census day, so we thought it might be helpful to provide you with an update on what we know has happened so far and what’s next for the Census.
Census: What happens now?
Census 2016 has turned out to be a frustrating event for many people around Australia, with the ABS Census website down and many people struggling to obtain paper forms prior to the night – So what happens now?
Happy Census Day!
So this is Census day! Tuesday 9th August, 2016. The one day every 5 years everyone in Australia gets counted. And we rely on this dataset for so many things, this day is pretty important.
