AGE AND SEX - QUESTIONS 3 & 4
WHY ARE THEY ASKED?
Almost all decisions made by governments, businesses and local community groups depend on knowing how many men, women and children of different age groups are located in each part of Australia. This helps in working out the need for services such as schools, retirement homes and health services.
HOW TO ANSWER
Q3 Mark either 'Male' or 'Female' for each person present in the household on Census Night.
Q4 For this question, the person is required to state either their date of birth OR their age last birthday.
It is important to note:
- Date of birth is the date that the person was born, not the date of their last birthday.
- Age at last birthday is required only if the person's date of birth is not known.
- If the person’s age is under one year, answer with their date of birth.
- If the person's age is 100 years or older, answer either their date of birth (if available) or their age last birthday.
Snippet - "Did you know: In 2001, there were approximately 350,000 more single females aged 18 years or over than single males aged 18 years or over?"
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