2001 CENSUS
The first release of 2001 Census data will be launched in June 2002 with the release of Selected Social and Housing Characteristics, Australia (Cat. no. 2015.0). This will contain data for all Statistical Divisions and Sub-divisions in each State and Territory. The launch will signal the general availability of first release Census data including ancestry, individual income, Internet use, family type and tenure type. Census pages on the ABS Web Site will contain a wide range of data. Information can also be obtained by contacting the National Information and Referral Service on 1300 135 070 or email client.services@abs.gov.au
The 2001 Directory of Census Statistics (Cat. no. 2910.0) has been released. This provides a reference to the range of products and services which will be available from data collected in the 2001 Census. Information in the directory includes release dates for 2001 Census products, detailed product descriptions, prices and contact details, an index of all census data items available and explanations of all common census terms. Further information from Bernie Fitzpatrick on (02) 6252 7869 or email bernie.fitzpatrick@abs.gov.au