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2010 Census Test
The ABS is about to commence a Census test which will give us valuable knowledge and experience to help ensure procedures are right for the Census in 2011.
The test will include a sample of 20,000 dwellings and several remote Indigenous communities, and will be conducted between 31 May and 2 July 2010.
Areas include:
New South Wales – Census Test Night 15 June 2010
- Marrickville
- Blacktown
- Kingsford
- Dubbo
South Australia – Census Test Night 15 June 2010
Western Australia and South Australia – Census Test period 31 May - 2 July 2010
- Several remote Indigenous communities in the Pilbara, Central Desert, East Kimberley and Port Augusta regions
Census Test questions and answers
What do I need to do if I live in one of these areas?
If you are in the test area a Census Collector will soon be delivering forms which will allow you to participate. You will have the option of filling in the paper test form or completing it online via the test eCensus.
It's not compulsory to participate in the test, but by taking part you will help us get next year's national Census right, and make sure your community counts.
Why have these test areas been chosen?
- These areas have been selected because they are representative of the rest of the country, and pose certain challenges that the ABS wants to test, such as access to secured buildings and rural areas.
How will information from the test be used?
- The ABS will be using the information provided by householders to determine what works and what doesn't.
- How people respond to questions provides valuable feedback in the development of form design.
- Implementing delivery and collection procedures in the real world allows the ABS to hone its operational skills.
- If you participate, your personal information will remain confidential to the ABS and no information from the test will be released that would enable a person or household to be identified.
- All forms, computer records and images containing people's names and addresses are destroyed once statistical processing is completed.
Where can I get more information?
eCensus test - To fill in your form online please go to www.testcensus.gov.au
Census Inquiry Service - 1800 138 756. The service is available Monday-Friday between 9.00am and 5.00pm local time, from 21 May to 11 July 2010.
What do I need to complete the Census online?
- Residents participating in the Census test will need a Census Reference Number and an eCensus Number to log in to the online eCensus test form. You will be given these numbers when your form is delivered. If you lose either of these numbers, you can ring the Census Inquiry Service on 1800 138 756 to obtain another one.
- These numbers are unique to each household.
- An internet browser such as Internet Explorer (recommend v7 or later), Firefox, Chrome or Safari.
How long does the eCensus form take to complete?
It takes each person an average of approximately 10 minutes to complete the Census test questions online. The eCensus provides you with a fast, secure and easy way to fill in your Census Test form.
This page first published 5 October 2007, last updated 20 May 2010
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