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Item non-response rates
This page contains the Person and Dwelling item non-response rates for each State and Territory. For more information, refer to Understanding Census data quality.
Please use the following links to access the non-response rates:
Australia
Indigenous
New South Wales
Victoria
Queensland
South Australia
Western Australia
Tasmania
Northern Territory
Australian Capital Territory
Australia
Item non-response rates for first release person variables, Australia (a)
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 | 2011 Place of enumeration (b) | 2016 Place of Enumeration (b) |
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| Non-response rate (%) | Non-response rate
(excl. imputed persons) (%) | Non-response rate (%) | Non-response rate
(excl. imputed persons) (%) |
| Age (AGEP, IFAGEP) (c) | 4.1% | 0.5% | 5.5% | 0.5% |
| Ancestry 1st Response (ANC1P) (d) | 6.9% | 3.4% | 7.0% | 2.0% |
| Australian Citizenship (CITP) | 6.0% | 2.5% | 6.9% | 1.9% |
| Birthplace of Female Parent (BPFP) | 6.3% | 2.8% | 6.7% | 1.7% |
| Birthplace of Male Parent (BPMP) | 6.2% | 2.7% | 6.9% | 1.9% |
| Core Activity Need For Assistance (ASSNP) | 5.7% | 2.2% | 7.1% | 2.2% |
| Country of Birth of Person (BPLP) | 5.6% | 2.1% | 6.9% | 2.0% |
| Full-Time/Part-Time Student Status (STUP) | 6.2% | 2.9% | 6.8% | 2.0% |
| Highest Year of School Completed (HSCP) (e) | 8.4% | 5.0% | 8.6% | 3.5% |
| Indigenous Status (INGP) | 4.9% | 1.4% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
| Language Spoken at Home (LANP) | 5.0% | 1.5% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Number of Children Ever Born (TISP) (f) | 6.0% | 2.9% | 8.0% | 3.1% |
| Place of Usual Residence on Census Night (PURP - SA1 level)(c) | 3.9% | 0.3% | 5.4% | 0.4% |
| Place of Usual Residence on Census Night (PURP - SA2 level)(c) | 3.8% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| Proficiency in Spoken English (ENGP) | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Registered Marital Status (MSTP, IFMSTP)(c)(e) | 5.2% | 0.9% | 6.8% | 0.7% |
| Religious Affiliation (RELP) (g) | 8.6% | 5.2% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Residential Status in a Non-Private Dwelling (RLNP) (h) | 18.3% | 7.6% | 27.6% | 7.8% |
| Sex (SEXP) (IFSEXP)(c)(i) | - | - | 5.7% | 0.7% |
| Total Personal Income (weekly) (INCP) (e) | 7.9% | 4.4% | 9.0% | 3.9% |
| Type of Educational Institution Attending (TYPP) (j) | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Unpaid Assistance to a Person With a Disability (UNCAREP) (e) | 8.5% | 5.0% | 8.9% | 3.8% |
| Unpaid Child Care (CHCAREP) (e) | 7.8% | 4.3% | 8.3% | 3.2% |
| Unpaid Domestic Work (DOMP) (e) | 8.5% | 5.0% | 8.8% | 3.7% |
| Voluntary Work for an Organisation or Group (VOLWP) (e) | 8.2% | 4.7% | 8.2% | 3.1% |
| Year of Arrival in Australia (YARP) (k) | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% |
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Footnotes
a) Australia includes Other Territories
b) The place of enumeration count refers to the count of people in the state or territory where they were located on Census Night. This count
◦excludes overseas visitors for all person variables
◦excludes Australian residents temporarily overseas
◦excludes non-applicable persons
c) The variables Age, Marital Status, Sex, Usual Address Indicator Census Night, Place of Usual Residence on Census Night are calculated as 'imputation rates' rather than non-response as a 'not stated' is not a category within these variables.
When a person has not responded to the Census at all, then these key demographic variables are imputed.
d) For 2016, two variables, Ancestry1 (ANC1P) and Ancestry2 (ANC2P) were used to record responses separately. Prior to the 2006 Census, both ancestry responses were coded to a single variable, Ancestry (ANCP).
e) Persons aged 15 years and over.
f) Females aged 15 years and over.
g) Answering this Census question is optional.
h) Persons in a Non-Private Dwelling.
i) The imputation flag for sex (IFSEXP) was not available in 2011.
j) Persons attending an educational institution. Excludes non-respondents to the Full/Part-Time Student Status (STUP) question.
k) Persons born overseas, but excludes overseas visitors.
Item non-response rates for second release person variables, Australia (a)
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| 2011 Place of enumeration (b) | 2016 Place of Enumeration (b) |
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| Non-response rate (%) | Non-response rate
(excl. imputed persons) (%) | Non-response rate (%) | Non-response rate
(excl. imputed persons) (%) |
| Engagement in Employment, Education and Training (EEET) (c) | - | - | 7.5% | 2.4% |
| Hours Worked (HRSP)/Hours Worked (ranges) (HRWRP) (c) | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Industry of Employment (INDP) (c) | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Labour Force Status (LFSP) (c) | 5.6% | 2.0% | 6.7% | 1.5% |
| Method of Travel to Work (MTWP) (c) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Non-School Qualification: Field of Study (QALFP) (c) | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Non-School Qualification: Level of Education (QALLP) (c) | 2.6% | 2.9% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Number of Employees (EMPP) (c) | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Occupation (OCCP) (c) | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% | 0.7% |
| Place of Usual Residence 1 year ago (PUR1P) (d) | 5.3% | 1.8% | 8.6% | 3.7% |
| Place of Usual Residence 5 years ago (PUR5P) (e) | 6.5% | 3.0% | 8.0% | 3.0% |
| Place of Work (POWP) - not stated only (c) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5.1% | 5.1% |
| Place of Work (POWP) - total imputed rate where POW was partially/completely not stated (c) | - | - | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Public/Private Sector (GNGP) (c) | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Status in Employment (SIEMP) (c) | - | - | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Usual Address One Year Ago Indicator (UAI1P) (d) | 5.1% | 1.6% | 8.3% | 3.5% |
| Usual Address Five Years Ago Indicator (UAI5P) (e) | 6.0% | 2.5% | 7.3% | 2.4% |
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Footnotes
a) Australia includes Other Territories
b) The place of enumeration count refers to the count of people in the state or territory where they were located on Census Night. This count
◦excludes overseas visitors for all person variables
◦excludes Australian residents temporarily overseas
◦excludes non-applicable persons
c) Persons aged 15 years and over.
d) Persons aged 1 year and over.
e) Persons aged 5 years and over.
Item non-response rates for first release person variables for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Australia (a)
|
| 2011 Place of enumeration (b) | 2016 Place of Enumeration (b) |
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| Persons for whom
question was relevant | Persons for whom there
was no response | Non-response rate (%) | Persons for whom
question was relevant | Persons for whom there
was no response | Non-response rate (%) |
| Age (AGEP, IFAGEP) (c) | 548,370 | 8,348 | 1.5% | 649,171 | 11,544 | 1.8% |
| Ancestry 1st Response (ANC1P) (d) | 548,370 | 41,333 | 7.5% | 649,171 | 32,852 | 5.1% |
| Australian Citizenship (CITP) | 548,370 | 33,508 | 6.1% | 649,171 | 26,766 | 4.1% |
| Birthplace of Female Parent (BPFP) | 548,370 | 34,018 | 6.2% | 649,171 | 30,501 | 4.7% |
| Birthplace of Male Parent (BPMP) | 548,370 | 34,929 | 6.4% | 649,171 | 31,958 | 4.9% |
| Core Activity Need For Assistance (ASSNP) | 548,370 | 33,872 | 6.2% | 649,171 | 39,547 | 6.1% |
| Country of Birth of Person (BPLP) | 548,370 | 18,202 | 3.3% | 649,171 | 19,558 | 3.0% |
| Full-Time/Part-Time Student Status (STUP) | 548,370 | 37,400 | 6.8% | 649,171 | 37,754 | 5.8% |
| Highest Year of School Completed (HSCP) (e) | 351,283 | 37,874 | 10.8% | 428,777 | 40,646 | 9.5% |
| Language Spoken at Home (LANP) | 548,370 | 25,279 | 4.6% | 649,171 | 30,525 | 4.7% |
| Number of Children Ever Born (TISP) (f) | 181,470 | 12,062 | 6.6% | 219,663 | 16,164 | 7.4% |
| Place of Usual Residence on Census Night (PURP - SA1 level)(c) | 548,370 | 5,539 | 1.0% | 649,171 | 5,951 | 0.9% |
| Place of Usual Residence on Census Night (PURP - SA2 level)(c) | 548,370 | 2,430 | 0.4% | 649,171 | 3,121 | 0.5% |
| Proficiency in Spoken English (ENGP) | 73,422 | 1,415 | 1.9% | 77,938 | 2,639 | 3.4% |
| Registered Marital Status (MSTP, IFMSTP)(c)(g) | 351,283 | 10,935 | 3.1% | 428,777 | 12,983 | 3.0% |
| Religious Affiliation (RELP) (f) | 548,370 | 56,674 | 10.3% | 649,171 | 48,670 | 7.5% |
| Residential Status in a Non-Private Dwelling (RLNP) (g) | 25,944 | 2,509 | 9.7% | 29,901 | 2,092 | 7.0% |
| Sex (SEXP) (IFSEXP)(c)(h) | - | - | - | 649,171 | 7,207 | 1.1% |
| Total Personal Income (weekly) (INCP) (e) | 351,283 | 36,870 | 10.5% | 428,777 | 42,744 | 10.0% |
| Type of Educational Institution Attending (TYPP) (i) | 186,526 | 16,384 | 8.8% | 223,204 | 12,374 | 5.5% |
| Unpaid Assistance to a Person With a Disability (UNCAREP) (e) | 351,283 | 39,945 | 11.4% | 428,777 | 43,012 | 10.0% |
| Unpaid Child Care (CHCAREP) (e) | 351,283 | 35,859 | 10.2% | 428,777 | 37,147 | 8.7% |
| Unpaid Domestic Work (DOMP) (e) | 351,283 | 39,023 | 11.1% | 428,777 | 40,523 | 9.5% |
| Voluntary Work for an Organisation or Group (VOLWP) (e) | 351,283 | 39,544 | 11.3% | 428,777 | 38,165 | 8.9% |
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Footnotes
a) Australia includes Other Territories
b) The place of enumeration count refers to the count of people in the state or territory where they were located on Census Night. This count
◦excludes overseas visitors for all person variables
◦excludes Australian residents temporarily overseas
◦excludes non-applicable persons
c) The variables Age, Marital Status, Sex, Usual Address Indicator Census Night, Place of Usual Residence on Census Night are calculated as 'imputation rates' rather than non-response as a 'not stated' is not a category within these variables.
When a person has not responded to the Census at all, then these key demographic variables are imputed.
d) For 2016, two variables, Ancestry1 (ANC1P) and Ancestry2 (ANC2P) were used to record responses separately. Prior to the 2006 Census, both ancestry responses were coded to a single variable, Ancestry (ANCP).
e) Persons aged 15 years and over.
f) Females aged 15 years and over.
g) Answering this Census question is optional.
g) Persons in a Non-Private Dwelling.
h) The imputation flag for sex (IFSEXP) was not available in 2011.
i) Persons attending an educational institution. Excludes non-respondents to the Full/Part-Time Student Status (STUP) question.
Item non-response rates for person second release variables for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Australia (a)
|
| 2011 Place of enumeration (b) | 2016 Place of Enumeration (b) |
|
|
|
| Persons for whom
question was relevant | Persons for whom there
was no response | Non-response rate (%) | Persons for whom
question was relevant | Persons for whom there
was no response | Non-response rate (%) |
| Employment Type (EMTP) (c) | - | - | - | 428,777 | 170,340 | 7.5% |
| Hours Worked (HRSP) (c) | 147,708 | 6,846 | 4.6% | 182,146 | 6,752 | 3.7% |
| Industry of Employment (INDP) (c) | 147,708 | 3,966 | 2.7% | 182,146 | 4,268 | 2.3% |
| Labour Force Status (LFSP) (c) | 351,281 | 17,227 | 4.9% | 428,777 | 16,001 | 3.7% |
| Method of Travel to Work (MTWP) (c) | 147,708 | 4,538 | 3.1% | 182,146 | 3,865 | 2.1% |
| Non-School Qualification: Field of Study (QALFP) (c) | 95,024 | 5,948 | 6.3% | 145,232 | 8,240 | 5.7% |
| Non-School Qualification: Level of Education (QALLP) (c) | 95,024 | 4,828 | 5.1% | 145,232 | 7,304 | 5.0% |
| Number of Employees (EMPP) (c) | 8,900 | 565 | 6.3% | 11,587 | 239 | 2.1% |
| Occupation (OCCP) (c) | 147,708 | 3,012 | 2.0% | 182,146 | 2,729 | 1.8% |
| Place of Usual Residence One Year Ago (PUR1P - SA2 Level) (d) | 535,843 | 26,955 | 5.0% | 635,814 | 45,078 | 7.1% |
| Place of Usual Residence Five Years Ago (PUR5P - SA2 Level) (e) | 480,952 | 38,420 | 8.0% | 575,907 | 47,044 | 8.2% |
| Place of Work (POWP) (c) | 147,708 | 6,634 | 4.5% | 182,146 | 14,934 | 8.2% |
| Public/Private Employer Indicator (GNGP) (c) | 147,708 | 3,885 | 2.6% | 182,146 | 4,268 | 2.3% |
| Status in Employment (SIEMP) (c) | - | - | - | 182,146 | 2,819 | 1.5% |
| Usual Address One Year Ago Indicator (UAI1P) (d) | 535,843 | 23,990 | 4.5% | 635,814 | 39,219 | 6.2% |
| Usual Address Five Years Ago Indicator (UAI5P) (e) | 480,952 | 32,740 | 6.8% | 575,907 | 37,380 | 6.5% |
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Footnotes
a) Australia includes Other Territories
b) The place of enumeration count refers to the count of people in the state or territory where they were located on Census Night. This count
◦excludes overseas visitors for all person variables
◦excludes Australian residents temporarily overseas
◦excludes non-applicable persons
c) Persons aged 15 years and over.
d) Persons aged 1 year and over.
e) Persons aged 5 years and over.
Item non-response rates for Dwelling variables, Australia (a)
|
| 2011 Place of enumeration (b) | 2016 Place of Enumeration (b) |
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| Dwellings for which
question was relevant | Dwellings for which there
was no response | Non-response rate (%) | Dwellings for which
question was relevant | Dwellings for which there
was no response | Non-response rate (%) |
| Dwelling Structure (STRD) (c) | 9,117,032 | 10,927 | 0.1% | 9,901,496 | 47,021 | 0.5% |
| Landlord type (LLDD) (d) | 2,349,335 | 53,247 | 2.3% | 2,606,630 | 47,044 | 1.8% |
| Mortgage Repayments (monthly) Dollar Values (MRED) (e) | 2,723,626 | 143,184 | 5.3% | 2,871,413 | 121,910 | 4.2% |
| Number of Bedrooms in Private Dwelling (BEDD) (f) | 8,182,563 | 442,629 | 5.4% | 8,861,623 | 654,208 | 7.4% |
| Number of Motor Vehicles (VEHD) (f) | 8,182,563 | 534,127 | 6.5% | 8,861,623 | 742,467 | 8.4% |
| Rent (weekly) Dollar Values (RNTD) (d) | 2,349,335 | 89,179 | 3.8% | 2,606,630 | 87,513 | 3.4% |
| Tenure type (TEND) (f) | 8,182,563 | 495,324 | 6.1% | 8,861,623 | 680,970 | 7.7% |
| Type of Internet Connection (NEDD) (f) | 8,182,563 | 572,918 | 7.0% | 8,861,623 | 677,222 | 7.6% |
| Household One Year Mobility Indicator (MV1D) (f) | 7,760,322 | 147,473 | 1.9% | 8,286,077 | 509,668 | 6.2% |
| Household Five Year Mobility Indicator (MV5D) (f) | 7,760,322 | 226,083 | 2.9% | 8,286,077 | 240,750 | 2.9% |
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Footnotes
a) Australia includes Other Territories
b) The place of enumeration count refers to the count of people in the state or territory where they were located on Census night.
c) Includes all occupied and unoccupied private dwellings. Information is primarily sourced from the ABS Address Register. A Field Officer (but not householder), may also provide a response.
d) Occupied private dwellings being rented. Includes dwellings being occupied rent free.
e) Occupied private dwellings being purchased. Includes dwellings being purchased under a shared equity scheme.
f) Includes all occupied private dwellings.
New South Wales
Item non-response rates for first release person variables, New South Wales
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| 2011 Place of enumeration (a) | 2016 Place of Enumeration (a) |
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| Non-response rate (%) | Non-response rate
(excl. imputed persons) (%) | Non-response rate (%) | Non-response rate
(excl. imputed persons) (%) |
| Age (AGEP, IFAGEP) (b) | 4.1% | 0.5% | 5.5% | 0.5% |
| Ancestry 1st Response (ANC1P) (c) | 6.9% | 3.4% | 7.0% | 2.0% |
| Australian Citizenship (CITP) | 6.0% | 2.5% | 6.9% | 1.9% |
| Birthplace of Female Parent (BPFP) | 6.3% | 2.8% | 6.7% | 1.7% |
| Birthplace of Male Parent (BPMP) | 6.2% | 2.7% | 6.9% | 1.9% |
| Core Activity Need For Assistance (ASSNP) | 5.7% | 2.2% | 7.1% | 2.2% |
| Country of Birth of Person (BPLP) | 5.6% | 2.1% | 6.9% | 2.0% |
| Full-Time/Part-Time Student Status (STUP) | 6.2% | 2.9% | 6.8% | 2.0% |
| Highest Year of School Completed (HSCP) (d) | 8.4% | 5.0% | 8.6% | 3.5% |
| Indigenous Status (INGP) | 4.9% | 1.4% | 6.0% | 1.0% |
| Language Spoken at Home (LANP) | 5.0% | 1.5% | 6.5% | 1.5% |
| Number of Children Ever Born (TISP) (e) | 6.0% | 2.9% | 8.0% | 3.1% |
| Place of Usual Residence on Census Night (PURP - SA1 level)(b) | 3.9% | 0.3% | 5.4% | 0.4% |
| Place of Usual Residence on Census Night (PURP - SA2 level)(b) | 3.8% | 0.2% | 5.3% | 0.2% |
| Proficiency in Spoken English (ENGP) | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Registered Marital Status (MSTP, IFMSTP)(b)(d) | 5.2% | 0.9% | 6.8% | 0.7% |
| Religious Affiliation (RELP) (f) | 8.6% | 5.2% | 9.1% | 4.3% |
| Residential Status in a Non-Private Dwelling (RLNP) (g) | 18.3% | 7.6% | 27.6% | 7.8% |
| Sex (SEXP) (IFSEXP)(b)(h) | - | - | 5.7% | 0.7% |
| Total Personal Income (weekly) (INCP) (d) | 7.9% | 4.4% | 9.0% | 3.9% |
| Type of Educational Institution Attending (TYPP) (i) | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Unpaid Assistance to a Person With a Disability (UNCAREP) (d) | 8.5% | 5.0% | 8.9% | 3.8% |
| Unpaid Child Care (CHCAREP) (d) | 7.8% | 4.3% | 8.3% | 3.2% |
| Unpaid Domestic Work (DOMP) (d) | 8.5% | 5.0% | 8.8% | 3.7% |
| Voluntary Work for an Organisation or Group (VOLWP) (d) | 8.2% | 4.7% | 8.2% | 3.1% |
| Year of Arrival in Australia (YARP) (j) | 4.5% | 4.5% | 3.5% | 3.5% |
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Footnotes
a) The place of enumeration count refers to the count of people in the state or territory where they were located on Census Night. This count
◦excludes overseas visitors for all person variables
◦excludes Australian residents temporarily overseas
◦excludes non-applicable persons
b) The variables Age, Marital Status, Sex, Usual Address Indicator Census Night, Place of Usual Residence on Census Night are calculated as 'imputation rates' rather than non-response as a 'not stated' is not a category within these variables.
When a person has not responded to the Census at all, then these key demographic variables are imputed.
c) For 2016, two variables, Ancestry1 (ANC1P) and Ancestry2 (ANC2P) were used to record responses separately. Prior to the 2006 Census, both ancestry responses were coded to a single variable, Ancestry (ANCP).
d) Persons aged 15 years and over.
e) Females aged 15 years and over.
f) Answering this Census question is optional.
g) Persons in a Non-Private Dwelling.
h) The imputation flag for sex (IFSEXP) was not available in 2011.
i) Persons attending an educational institution. Excludes non-respondents to the Full/Part-Time Student Status (STUP) question.
j) Persons born overseas, but excludes overseas visitors.
Item non-response rates for second release person variables, New South Wales
|
| 2011 Place of enumeration (a) | 2016 Place of Enumeration (a) |
|
|
| Non-response rate (%) | Non-response rate
(excl. imputed persons) (%) | Non-response rate (%) | Non-response rate
(excl. imputed persons) (%) |
| Engagement in Employment, Education and Training (EEET) (b) | - | - | 7.4% | 2.4% |
| Hours Worked (HRSP)/Hours Worked (ranges) (HRWRP) (b) | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Industry of Employment (INDP) (b) | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Labour Force Status (LFSP) (b) | 2.1% | 5.6% | 6.6% | 1.5% |
| Method of Travel to Work (MTWP) (b) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Non-School Qualification: Field of Study (QALFP) (b) | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Non-School Qualification: Level of Education (QALLP) (b) | 3.6% | 2.4% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Number of Employees (EMPP) (b) | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Occupation (OCCP) (b) | 0.8% | 0.8% | 1.1% | 0.8% |
| Place of Usual Residence 1 year ago (PUR1P) (c) | 1.8% | 5.2% | 8.4% | 3.6% |
| Place of Usual Residence 5 years ago (PUR5P) (d) | 2.9% | 6.4% | 7.7% | 2.9% |
| Place of Work (POWP) - not stated only (b) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| Place of Work (POWP) - total imputed rate where POW was partially/completely not stated (b) | - | - | 11.4% | 11.4% |
| Public/Private Sector (GNGP) (b) | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Status in Employment (SIEMP) (b) | - | - | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Usual Address One Year Ago Indicator (UAI1P) (c) | 1.6% | 5.1% | 8.2% | 3.4% |
| Usual Address Five Years Ago Indicator (UAI5P) (d) | 2.5% | 6.0% | 7.2% | 2.4% |
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Footnotes
a) The place of enumeration count refers to the count of people in the state or territory where they were located on Census Night. This count
◦excludes overseas visitors for all person variables
◦excludes Australian residents temporarily overseas
◦excludes non-applicable persons
b) Persons aged 15 years and over.
c) Persons aged 1 year and over.
d) Persons aged 5 years and over.Item non-response rates for Dwelling variables, New South Wales
|
| 2011 Place of enumeration (a) | 2016 Place of Enumeration (a) |
|
|
| Dwellings for which
question was relevant | Dwellings for which there
was no response | Non-response rate (%) | Dwellings for which
question was relevant | Dwellings for which there
was no response | Non-response rate (%) |
| Dwelling Structure (STRD) (b) | 2,864,532 | 4,486 | 0.2% | 3,059,599 | 16,670 | 0.5% |
| Landlord type (LLDD) (c) | 756,833 | 16,057 | 2.1% | 839,525 | 14,443 | 1.7% |
| Mortgage Repayments (monthly) Dollar Values (MRED) (d) | 828,140 | 43,769 | 5.3% | 844,378 | 37,416 | 4.4% |
| Number of Bedrooms in Private Dwelling (BEDD) (e) | 2,599,194 | 146,237 | 5.6% | 2,774,855 | 207,051 | 7.5% |
| Number of Motor Vehicles (VEHD) (e) | 2,599,194 | 177,599 | 6.8% | 2,774,855 | 237,303 | 8.6% |
| Rent (weekly) Dollar Values (RNTD) (c) | 756,833 | 27,838 | 3.7% | 839,525 | 27,717 | 3.3% |
| Tenure type (TEND) (e) | 2,599,194 | 162,549 | 6.3% | 2,774,855 | 215,097 | 7.8% |
| Type of Internet Connection (NEDD) (e) | 2,599,194 | 189,196 | 7.3% | 2,774,855 | 214,796 | 7.7% |
| Household One Year Mobility Indicator (MV1D) (e) | 2,471,299 | 49,242 | 2.0% | 2,604,314 | 162,201 | 6.2% |
| Household Five Year Mobility Indicator (MV5D) (e) | 2,471,299 | 73,570 | 3.0% | 2,604,314 | 77,994 | 3.0% |
|
Footnotes
a) The place of enumeration count refers to the count of people in the state or territory where they were located on Census night.
b) Includes all occupied and unoccupied private dwellings. Information is primarily sourced from the ABS Address Register. A Field Officer (but not householder), may also provide a response.
c) Occupied private dwellings being rented. Includes dwellings being occupied rent free.
d) Occupied private dwellings being purchased. Includes dwellings being purchased under a shared equity scheme.
e) Includes all occupied private dwellings.
Victoria
Item non-response rates for first release person variables, Victoria
|
| 2011 Place of enumeration (a) | 2016 Place of Enumeration (a) |
|
|
| Non-response rate (%) | Non-response rate
(excl. imputed persons) (%) | Non-response rate (%) | Non-response rate
(excl. imputed persons) (%) |
| Age (AGEP, IFAGEP) (b) | 3.6% | 0.5% | 5.1% | 0.4% |
| Ancestry 1st Response (ANC1P) (c) | 6.4% | 3.4% | 6.5% | 1.9% |
| Australian Citizenship (CITP) | 5.4% | 2.4% | 6.4% | 1.8% |
| Birthplace of Female Parent (BPFP) | 5.8% | 2.8% | 6.2% | 1.5% |
| Birthplace of Male Parent (BPMP) | 5.6% | 2.6% | 6.4% | 1.7% |
| Core Activity Need For Assistance (ASSNP) | 5.1% | 2.1% | 6.7% | 2.0% |
| Country of Birth of Person (BPLP) | 5.1% | 2.1% | 6.7% | 2.0% |
| Full-Time/Part-Time Student Status (STUP) | 5.8% | 2.9% | 6.4% | 1.9% |
| Highest Year of School Completed (HSCP) (d) | 8.0% | 5.0% | 8.1% | 3.4% |
| Indigenous Status (INGP) | 4.6% | 1.5% | 5.7% | 1.1% |
| Language Spoken at Home (LANP) | 4.5% | 1.4% | 6.0% | 1.3% |
| Number of Children Ever Born (TISP) (e) | 5.7% | 2.9% | 7.8% | 3.2% |
| Place of Usual Residence on Census Night (PURP - SA1 level)(b) | 3.3% | 0.2% | 5.0% | 0.3% |
| Place of Usual Residence on Census Night (PURP - SA2 level)(b) | 3.3% | 0.2% | 4.9% | 0.2% |
| Proficiency in Spoken English (ENGP) | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Registered Marital Status (MSTP, IFMSTP)(b)(d) | 4.6% | 0.8% | 6.4% | 0.7% |
| Religious Affiliation (RELP) (f) | 8.3% | 5.3% | 8.8% | 4.3% |
| Residential Status in a Non-Private Dwelling (RLNP) (g) | 15.0% | 7.0% | 25.3% | 7.2% |
| Sex (SEXP) (IFSEXP)(b)(h) | - | - | 5.4% | 0.7% |
| Total Personal Income (weekly) (INCP) (d) | 7.6% | 4.6% | 8.6% | 3.9% |
| Type of Educational Institution Attending (TYPP) (i) | 4.5% | 4.5% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Unpaid Assistance to a Person With a Disability (UNCAREP) (d) | 8.1% | 5.1% | 8.4% | 3.8% |
| Unpaid Child Care (CHCAREP) (d) | 5.9% | 4.3% | 7.8% | 3.1% |
| Unpaid Domestic Work (DOMP) (d) | 8.1% | 5.1% | 8.3% | 3.6% |
| Voluntary Work for an Organisation or Group (VOLWP) (d) | 7.8% | 4.8% | 7.7% | 2.9% |
| Year of Arrival in Australia (YARP) (j) | 4.3% | 4.3% | 3.5% | 3.5% |
|
Footnotes
a) The place of enumeration count refers to the count of people in the state or territory where they were located on Census Night. This count
◦excludes overseas visitors for all person variables
◦excludes Australian residents temporarily overseas
◦excludes non-applicable persons
b) The variables Age, Marital Status, Sex, Usual Address Indicator Census Night, Place of Usual Residence on Census Night are calculated as 'imputation rates' rather than non-response as a 'not stated' is not a category within these variables.
When a person has not responded to the Census at all, then these key demographic variables are imputed.
c) For 2016, two variables, Ancestry1 (ANC1P) and Ancestry2 (ANC2P) were used to record responses separately. Prior to the 2006 Census, both ancestry responses were coded to a single variable, Ancestry (ANCP).
d) Persons aged 15 years and over.
e) Females aged 15 years and over.
f) Answering this Census question is optional.
g) Persons in a Non-Private Dwelling.
h) The imputation flag for sex (IFSEXP) was not available in 2011.
i) Persons attending an educational institution. Excludes non-respondents to the Full/Part-Time Student Status (STUP) question.
j) Persons born overseas, but excludes overseas visitors.
Item non-response rates for second release person variables, Victoria
|
| 2011 Place of enumeration (a) | 2016 Place of Enumeration (a) |
|
|
| Non-response rate (%) | Non-response rate
(excl. imputed persons) (%) | Non-response rate (%) | Non-response rate
(excl. imputed persons) (%) |
| Engagement in Employment, Education and Training (EEET) (b) | - | - | 7.0% | 2.2% |
| Hours Worked (HRSP)/Hours Worked (ranges) (HRWRP) (b) | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Industry of Employment (INDP) (b) | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Labour Force Status (LFSP) (b) | 5.2% | 2.0% | 6.2% | 1.4% |
| Method of Travel to Work (MTWP) (b) | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Non-School Qualification: Field of Study (QALFP) (b) | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Non-School Qualification: Level of Education (QALLP) (b) | 2.9% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Number of Employees (EMPP) (b) | 1.8% | 1.8% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Occupation (OCCP) (b) | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Place of Usual Residence 1 year ago (PUR1P) (c) | 4.7% | 1.6% | 8.1% | 3.5% |
| Place of Usual Residence 5 years ago (PUR5P) (d) | 5.8% | 2.7% | 7.3% | 2.7% |
| Place of Work (POWP) - not stated only (b) | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Place of Work (POWP) - total imputed rate where POW was partially/completely not stated (b) | - | - | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| Public/Private Sector (GNGP) (b) | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Status in Employment (SIEMP) (b) | - | - | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Usual Address One Year Ago Indicator (UAI1P) (c) | 4.5% | 1.5% | 7.9% | 3.3% |
| Usual Address Five Years Ago Indicator (UAI5P) (d) | 5.4% | 2.3% | 6.9% | 2.2% |
|
Footnotes
a) The place of enumeration count refers to the count of people in the state or territory where they were located on Census Night. This count
◦excludes overseas visitors for all person variables
◦excludes Australian residents temporarily overseas
◦excludes non-applicable persons
b) Persons aged 15 years and over.
c) Persons aged 1 year and over.
d) Persons aged 5 years and over.
Item non-response rates for Dwelling variables, Victoria
|
| 2011 Place of enumeration (a) | 2016 Place of Enumeration (a) |
|
|
| Dwellings for which
question was relevant | Dwellings for which there
was no response | Non-response rate (%) | Dwellings for which
question was relevant | Dwellings for which there
was no response | Non-response rate (%) |
| Dwelling Structure (STRD) (b) | 2,277,970 | 1,018 | 0.0% | 2,520,912 | 8,997 | 0.4% |
| Landlord type (LLDD) (c) | 525,605 | 11,853 | 2.3% | 616,985 | 10,692 | 1.7% |
| Mortgage Repayments (monthly) Dollar Values (MRED) (d) | 700,583 | 39,513 | 5.6% | 750,389 | 34,949 | 4.7% |
| Number of Bedrooms in Private Dwelling (BEDD) (e) | 2,031,226 | 102,319 | 5.0% | 2,242,283 | 159,284 | 7.1% |
| Number of Motor Vehicles (VEHD) (e) | 2,031,226 | 126,196 | 6.2% | 2,242,283 | 182,265 | 8.1% |
| Rent (weekly) Dollar Values (RNTD) (c) | 525,605 | 20,191 | 3.8% | 616,985 | 21,040 | 3.4% |
| Tenure type (TEND) (e) | 2,031,226 | 118,652 | 5.8% | 2,242,283 | 167,735 | 7.5% |
| Type of Internet Connection (NEDD) (e) | 2,031,226 | 135,115 | 6.7% | 2,242,283 | 165,836 | 7.4% |
| Household One Year Mobility Indicator (MV1D) (e) | 1,944,690 | 36,267 | 1.9% | 2,112,706 | 128,922 | 6.1% |
| Household Five Year Mobility Indicator (MV5D) (e) | 1,944,690 | 54,107 | 2.8% | 2,112,706 | 60,813 | 2.9% |
|
Footnotes
a) The place of enumeration count refers to the count of people in the state or territory where they were located on Census night.
b) Includes all occupied and unoccupied private dwellings. Information is primarily sourced from the ABS Address Register. A Field Officer (but not householder), may also provide a response.
c) Occupied private dwellings being rented. Includes dwellings being occupied rent free.
d) Occupied private dwellings being purchased. Includes dwellings being purchased under a shared equity scheme.
e) Includes all occupied private dwellings.
Queensland
Item non-response rates for first release person variables, Queensland
|
| 2011 Place of enumeration (a) | 2016 Place of Enumeration (a) |
|
|
| Non-response rate (%) | Non-response rate
(excl. imputed persons) (%) | Non-response rate (%) | Non-response rate
(excl. imputed persons) (%) |
| Age (AGEP, IFAGEP) (b) | 4.5% | 0.5% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
| Ancestry 1st Response (ANC1P) (c) | 7.3% | 3.5% | 7.6% | 2.1% |
| Australian Citizenship (CITP) | 6.4% | 2.5% | 7.5% | 2.0% |
| Birthplace of Female Parent (BPFP) | 6.6% | 2.8% | 7.3% | 1.7% |
| Birthplace of Male Parent (BPMP) | 6.6% | 2.7% | 7.5% | 1.9% |
| Core Activity Need For Assistance (ASSNP) | 6.1% | 2.2% | 7.7% | 2.2% |
| Country of Birth of Person (BPLP) | 5.9% | 2.0% | 7.4% | 1.9% |
| Full-Time/Part-Time Student Status (STUP) | 6.5% | 2.8% | 7.3% | 2.0% |
| Highest Year of School Completed (HSCP) (d) | 8.6% | 4.8% | 9.1% | 3.4% |
| Indigenous Status (INGP) | 5.2% | 1.3% | 6.6% | 1.0% |
| Language Spoken at Home (LANP) | 5.4% | 1.5% | 7.0% | 1.5% |
| Number of Children Ever Born (TISP) (e) | 6.2% | 2.8% | 8.3% | 2.9% |
| Place of Usual Residence on Census Night (PURP - SA1 level)(b) | 4.4% | 0.5% | 6.1% | 0.5% |
| Place of Usual Residence on Census Night (PURP - SA2 level)(b) | 4.2% | 0.3% | 5.9% | 0.3% |
| Proficiency in Spoken English (ENGP) | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Registered Marital Status (MSTP, IFMSTP)(b)(d) | 5.8% | 0.9% | 7.5% | 0.7% |
| Religious Affiliation (RELP) (f) | 9.2% | 5.4% | 9.6% | 4.2% |
| Residential Status in a Non-Private Dwelling (RLNP) (g) | 21.1% | 8.0% | 30.2% | 8.3% |
| Sex (SEXP) (IFSEXP)(b)(h) | - | - | 6.3% | 0.7% |
| Total Personal Income (weekly) (INCP) (d) | 8.3% | 4.4% | 9.5% | 3.8% |
| Type of Educational Institution Attending (TYPP) (i) | 4.4% | 4.4% | 2.6% | 2.6% |
| Unpaid Assistance to a Person With a Disability (UNCAREP) (d) | 8.8% | 4.9% | 9.5% | 3.8% |
| Unpaid Child Care (CHCAREP) (d) | 8.2% | 4.3% | 8.9% | 3.2% |
| Unpaid Domestic Work (DOMP) (d) | 8.9% | 5.0% | 9.3% | 3.7% |
| Voluntary Work for an Organisation or Group (VOLWP) (d) | 8.4% | 4.6% | 8.8% | 3.0% |
| Year of Arrival in Australia (YARP) (j) | 4.7% | 4.7% | 3.5% | 3.5% |
|
Footnotes
a) The place of enumeration count refers to the count of people in the state or territory where they were located on Census Night. This count
◦excludes overseas visitors for all person variables
◦excludes Australian residents temporarily overseas
◦excludes non-applicable persons
b) The variables Age, Marital Status, Sex, Usual Address Indicator Census Night, Place of Usual Residence on Census Night are calculated as 'imputation rates' rather than non-response as a 'not stated' is not a category within these variables.
When a person has not responded to the Census at all, then these key demographic variables are imputed.
c) For 2016, two variables, Ancestry1 (ANC1P) and Ancestry2 (ANC2P) were used to record responses separately. Prior to the 2006 Census, both ancestry responses were coded to a single variable, Ancestry (ANCP).
d) Persons aged 15 years and over.
e) Females aged 15 years and over.
f) Answering this Census question is optional.
g) Persons in a Non-Private Dwelling.
h) The imputation flag for sex (IFSEXP) was not available in 2011.
i) Persons attending an educational institution. Excludes non-respondents to the Full/Part-Time Student Status (STUP) question.
j) Persons born overseas, but excludes overseas visitors.
Item non-response rates for second release person variables, Queensland
|
| 2011 Place of enumeration (a) | 2016 Place of Enumeration (a) |
|
|
| Non-response rate (%) | Non-response rate
(excl. imputed persons) (%) | Non-response rate (%) | Non-response rate
(excl. imputed persons) (%) |
| Engagement in Employment, Education and Training (EEET) (b) | - | - | 8.1% | 2.3% |
| Hours Worked (HRSP)/Hours Worked (ranges) (HRWRP) (b) | 2.2% | 2.2% | 1.8% | 1.8% |
| Industry of Employment (INDP) (b) | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Labour Force Status (LFSP) (b) | 6.0% | 2.1% | 7.3% | 1.5% |
| Method of Travel to Work (MTWP) (b) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Non-School Qualification: Field of Study (QALFP) (b) | 2.3% | 2.3% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Non-School Qualification: Level of Education (QALLP) (b) | 2.9% | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Number of Employees (EMPP) (b) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Occupation (OCCP) (b) | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Place of Usual Residence 1 year ago (PUR1P) (c) | 5.7% | 1.8% | 9.2% | 3.8% |
| Place of Usual Residence 5 years ago (PUR5P) (d) | 7.2% | 3.3% | 8.8% | 3.3% |
| Place of Work (POWP) - not stated only (b) | 2.3% | 2.3% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| Place of Work (POWP) - total imputed rate where POW was partially/completely not stated (b) | - | - | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| Public/Private Sector (GNGP) (b) | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Status in Employment (SIEMP) (b) | - | - | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Usual Address One Year Ago Indicator (UAI1P) (c) | 5.5% | 1.6% | 8.9% | 3.5% |
| Usual Address Five Years Ago Indicator (UAI5P) (d) | 6.5% | 2.6% | 7.9% | 2.4% |
|
Footnotes
a) The place of enumeration count refers to the count of people in the state or territory where they were located on Census Night. This count
◦excludes overseas visitors for all person variables
◦excludes Australian residents temporarily overseas
◦excludes non-applicable persons
b) Persons aged 15 years and over.
c) Persons aged 1 year and over.
d) Persons aged 5 years and over.Item non-response rates for Dwelling variables, Queensland
|
| 2011 Place of enumeration (a) | 2016 Place of Enumeration (a) |
|
|
| Dwellings for which
question was relevant | Dwellings for which there
was no response | Non-response rate (%) | Dwellings for which
question was relevant | Dwellings for which there
was no response | Non-response rate (%) |
| Dwelling Structure (STRD) (b) | 1,826,450 | 2,196 | 0.1% | 1,987,313 | 12,171 | 0.6% |
| Landlord type (LLDD) (c) | 527,304 | 12,178 | 2.3% | 576,822 | 10,146 | 1.8% |
| Mortgage Repayments (monthly) Dollar Values (MRED) (d) | 537,079 | 29,683 | 5.5% | 561,786 | 23,517 | 4.2% |
| Number of Bedrooms in Private Dwelling (BEDD) (e) | 1,648,537 | 92,832 | 5.6% | 1,791,739 | 141,654 | 7.9% |
| Number of Motor Vehicles (VEHD) (e) | 1,648,537 | 109,785 | 6.7% | 1,791,739 | 157,625 | 8.8% |
| Rent (weekly) Dollar Values (RNTD) (c) | 527,304 | 18,599 | 3.5% | 576,822 | 16,974 | 2.9% |
| Tenure type (TEND) (e) | 1,648,537 | 100,870 | 6.1% | 1,791,739 | 146,024 | 8.1% |
| Type of Internet Connection (NEDD) (e) | 1,648,537 | 117,879 | 7.2% | 1,791,739 | 145,438 | 8.1% |
| Household One Year Mobility Indicator (MV1D) (e) | 1,547,304 | 29,178 | 1.9% | 1,656,831 | 102,727 | 6.2% |
| Household Five Year Mobility Indicator (MV5D) (e) | 1,547,304 | 47,221 | 3.1% | 1,656,831 | 47,592 | 2.9% |
|
Footnotes
a) The place of enumeration count refers to the count of people in the state or territory where they were located on Census night.
b) Includes all occupied and unoccupied private dwellings. Information is primarily sourced from the ABS Address Register. A Field Officer (but not householder), may also provide a response.
c) Occupied private dwellings being rented. Includes dwellings being occupied rent free.
d) Occupied private dwellings being purchased. Includes dwellings being purchased under a shared equity scheme.
e) Includes all occupied private dwellings.South Australia
Item non-response rates for first release person variables, South Australia
|
| 2011 Place of enumeration (a) | 2016 Place of Enumeration (a) |
|
|
| Non-response rate (%) | Non-response rate
(excl. imputed persons) (%) | Non-response rate (%) | Non-response rate
(excl. imputed persons) (%) |
| Age (AGEP, IFAGEP) (b) | 3.0% | 0.5% | 4.2% | 0.4% |
| Ancestry 1st Response (ANC1P) (c) | 5.6% | 3.1% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| Australian Citizenship (CITP) | 4.8% | 2.3% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| Birthplace of Female Parent (BPFP) | 5.2% | 2.8% | 5.5% | 1.7% |
| Birthplace of Male Parent (BPMP) | 5.2% | 2.7% | 5.6% | 1.9% |
| Core Activity Need For Assistance (ASSNP) | 4.5% | 2.0% | 5.9% | 2.1% |
| Country of Birth of Person (BPLP) | 4.5% | 2.0% | 5.8% | 2.0% |
| Full-Time/Part-Time Student Status (STUP) | 5.2% | 2.8% | 5.7% | 2.0% |
| Highest Year of School Completed (HSCP) (d) | 7.5% | 5.0% | 7.4% | 3.6% |
| Indigenous Status (INGP) | 3.9% | 1.4% | 4.9% | 1.1% |
| Language Spoken at Home (LANP) | 3.9% | 1.4% | 5.2% | 1.5% |
| Number of Children Ever Born (TISP) (e) | 4.9% | 2.8% | 6.5% | 2.8% |
| Place of Usual Residence on Census Night (PURP - SA1 level)(b) | 2.8% | 0.3% | 4.1% | 0.3% |
| Place of Usual Residence on Census Night (PURP - SA2 level)(b) | 2.7% | 0.2% | 4.0% | 0.2% |
| Proficiency in Spoken English (ENGP) | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Registered Marital Status (MSTP, IFMSTP)(b)(d) | 3.9% | 0.9% | 5.3% | 0.7% |
| Religious Affiliation (RELP) (f) | 8.9% | 6.5% | 8.3% | 4.6% |
| Residential Status in a Non-Private Dwelling (RLNP) (g) | 13.6% | 6.2% | 20.7% | 6.9% |
| Sex (SEXP) (IFSEXP)(b)(h) | - | - | 4.5% | 0.7% |
| Total Personal Income (weekly) (INCP) (d) | 6.6% | 4.1% | 7.4% | 3.6% |
| Type of Educational Institution Attending (TYPP) (i) | 4.8% | 4.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Unpaid Assistance to a Person With a Disability (UNCAREP) (d) | 7.3% | 4.8% | 7.5% | 3.7% |
| Unpaid Child Care (CHCAREP) (d) | 6.6% | 4.1% | 6.9% | 3.1% |
| Unpaid Domestic Work (DOMP) (d) | 7.3% | 4.8% | 7.3% | 3.6% |
| Voluntary Work for an Organisation or Group (VOLWP) (d) | 6.8% | 4.3% | 6.7% | 2.9% |
| Year of Arrival in Australia (YARP) (j) | 4.6% | 4.6% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
|
Footnotes
a) The place of enumeration count refers to the count of people in the state or territory where they were located on Census Night. This count
◦excludes overseas visitors for all person variables
◦excludes Australian residents temporarily overseas
◦excludes non-applicable persons
b) The variables Age, Marital Status, Sex, Usual Address Indicator Census Night, Place of Usual Residence on Census Night are calculated as 'imputation rates' rather than non-response as a 'not stated' is not a category within these variables.
When a person has not responded to the Census at all, then these key demographic variables are imputed.
c) For 2016, two variables, Ancestry1 (ANC1P) and Ancestry2 (ANC2P) were used to record responses separately. Prior to the 2006 Census, both ancestry responses were coded to a single variable, Ancestry (ANCP).
d) Persons aged 15 years and over.
e) Females aged 15 years and over.
f) Answering this Census question is optional.
g) Persons in a Non-Private Dwelling.
h) The imputation flag for sex (IFSEXP) was not available in 2011.
i) Persons attending an educational institution. Excludes non-respondents to the Full/Part-Time Student Status (STUP) question.
j) Persons born overseas, but excludes overseas visitors.
Item non-response rates for second release person variables, South Australia
|
| 2011 Place of enumeration (a) | 2016 Place of Enumeration (a) |
|
|
| Non-response rate (%) | Non-response rate
(excl. imputed persons) (%) | Non-response rate (%) | Non-response rate
(excl. imputed persons) (%) |
| Engagement in Employment, Education and Training (EEET) (b) | - | - | 6.2% | 2.3% |
| Hours Worked (HRSP)/Hours Worked (ranges) (HRWRP) (b) | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Industry of Employment (INDP) (b) | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Labour Force Status (LFSP) (b) | 4.4% | 1.9% | 5.2% | 1.3% |
| Method of Travel to Work (MTWP) (b) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Non-School Qualification: Field of Study (QALFP) (b) | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Non-School Qualification: Level of Education (QALLP) (b) | 3.1% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
| Number of Employees (EMPP) (b) | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.4% | 1.4% |
| Occupation (OCCP) (b) | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Place of Usual Residence 1 year ago (PUR1P) (c) | 4.1% | 1.6% | 7.5% | 3.8% |
| Place of Usual Residence 5 years ago (PUR5P) (d) | 5.4% | 2.9% | 6.9% | 3.1% |
| Place of Work (POWP) - not stated only (b) | 2.4% | 2.4% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| Place of Work (POWP) - total imputed rate where POW was partially/completely not stated (b) | - | - | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Public/Private Sector (GNGP) (b) | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Status in Employment (SIEMP) (b) | - | - | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Usual Address One Year Ago Indicator (UAI1P) (c) | 4.0% | 1.5% | 7.3% | 3.6% |
| Usual Address Five Years Ago Indicator (UAI5P) (d) | 4.9% | 2.5% | 6.3% | 2.6% |
|
Footnotes
a) The place of enumeration count refers to the count of people in the state or territory where they were located on Census Night. This count
◦excludes overseas visitors for all person variables
◦excludes Australian residents temporarily overseas
◦excludes non-applicable persons
b) Persons aged 15 years and over.
c) Persons aged 1 year and over.
d) Persons aged 5 years and over.Item non-response rates for Dwelling variables, South Australia
|
| 2011 Place of enumeration (a) | 2016 Place of Enumeration (a) |
|
|
| Dwellings for which
question was relevant | Dwellings for which there
was no response | Non-response rate (%) | Dwellings for which
question was relevant | Dwellings for which there
was no response | Non-response rate (%) |
| Dwelling Structure (STRD) (b) | 727,673 | 658 | 0.1% | 765,786 | 3,002 | 0.4% |
| Landlord type (LLDD) (c) | 175,986 | 4,126 | 2.3% | 185,535 | 3,621 | 2.0% |
| Mortgage Repayments (monthly) Dollar Values (MRED) (d) | 219,479 | 9,687 | 4.4% | 227,039 | 7,908 | 3.5% |
| Number of Bedrooms in Private Dwelling (BEDD) (e) | 643,895 | 28,040 | 4.4% | 673,541 | 39,784 | 5.9% |
| Number of Motor Vehicles (VEHD) (e) | 643,895 | 34,702 | 5.4% | 673,541 | 46,556 | 6.9% |
| Rent (weekly) Dollar Values (RNTD) (c) | 175,986 | 7,142 | 4.1% | 185,535 | 6,662 | 3.6% |
| Tenure type (TEND) (e) | 643,895 | 33,086 | 5.1% | 673,541 | 41,943 | 6.2% |
| Type of Internet Connection (NEDD) (e) | 643,895 | 38,026 | 5.9% | 673,541 | 41,295 | 6.1% |
| Household One Year Mobility Indicator (MV1D) (e) | 619,041 | 11,306 | 1.8% | 638,792 | 38,129 | 6.0% |
| Household Five Year Mobility Indicator (MV5D) (e) | 619,041 | 17,162 | 2.8% | 638,792 | 19,284 | 3.0% |
|
Footnotes
a) The place of enumeration count refers to the count of people in the state or territory where they were located on Census night.
b) Includes all occupied and unoccupied private dwellings. Information is primarily sourced from the ABS Address Register. A Field Officer (but not householder), may also provide a response.
c) Occupied private dwellings being rented. Includes dwellings being occupied rent free.
d) Occupied private dwellings being purchased. Includes dwellings being purchased under a shared equity scheme.
e) Includes all occupied private dwellings.
Western Australia
Item non-response rates for first release person variables, Western Australia
|
| 2011 Place of enumeration (a) | 2016 Place of Enumeration (a) |
|
|
| Non-response rate (%) | Non-response rate
(excl. imputed persons) (%) | Non-response rate (%) | Non-response rate
(excl. imputed persons) (%) |
| Age (AGEP, IFAGEP) (b) | 5.1% | 0.5% | 6.3% | 0.6% |
| Ancestry 1st Response (ANC1P) (c) | 7.7% | 3.1% | 7.7% | 2.0% |
| Australian Citizenship (CITP) | 7.2% | 2.6% | 7.7% | 2.1% |
| Birthplace of Female Parent (BPFP) | 7.4% | 2.8% | 7.4% | 1.8% |
| Birthplace of Male Parent (BPMP) | 7.3% | 2.8% | 7.6% | 2.0% |
| Core Activity Need For Assistance (ASSNP) | 6.8% | 2.2% | 7.9% | 2.3% |
| Country of Birth of Person (BPLP) | 6.5% | 1.9% | 7.5% | 1.8% |
| Full-Time/Part-Time Student Status (STUP) | 7.2% | 2.8% | 7.5% | 2.1% |
| Highest Year of School Completed (HSCP) (d) | 9.4% | 4.8% | 9.4% | 3.6% |
| Indigenous Status (INGP) | 5.9% | 1.3% | 6.6% | 0.9% |
| Language Spoken at Home (LANP) | 6.2% | 1.6% | 7.2% | 1.6% |
| Number of Children Ever Born (TISP) (e) | 6.4% | 2.6% | 8.4% | 3.1% |
| Place of Usual Residence on Census Night (PURP - SA1 level)(b) | 5.1% | 0.4% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| Place of Usual Residence on Census Night (PURP - SA2 level)(b) | 4.9% | 0.2% | 5.9% | 0.2% |
| Proficiency in Spoken English (ENGP) | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Registered Marital Status (MSTP, IFMSTP)(b)(d) | 6.6% | 0.9% | 7.6% | 0.6% |
| Religious Affiliation (RELP) (f) | 9.8% | 5.3% | 9.9% | 4.4% |
| Residential Status in a Non-Private Dwelling (RLNP) (g) | 24.0% | 8.5% | 29.0% | 8.2% |
| Sex (SEXP) (IFSEXP)(b)(h) | - | - | 6.3% | 0.6% |
| Total Personal Income (weekly) (INCP) (d) | 8.8% | 4.2% | 9.6% | 3.8% |
| Type of Educational Institution Attending (TYPP) (i) | 4.9% | 4.9% | 3.0% | 3.0% |
| Unpaid Assistance to a Person With a Disability (UNCAREP) (d) | 9.3% | 4.7% | 9.6% | 3.7% |
| Unpaid Child Care (CHCAREP) (d) | 8.7% | 4.1% | 9.0% | 3.2% |
| Unpaid Domestic Work (DOMP) (d) | 9.3% | 4.7% | 9.4% | 3.6% |
| Voluntary Work for an Organisation or Group (VOLWP) (d) | 9.0% | 4.4% | 8.9% | 3.1% |
| Year of Arrival in Australia (YARP) (j) | 5.1% | 5.1% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
|
Footnotes
a) The place of enumeration count refers to the count of people in the state or territory where they were located on Census Night. This count
◦excludes overseas visitors for all person variables
◦excludes Australian residents temporarily overseas
◦excludes non-applicable persons
b) The variables Age, Marital Status, Sex, Usual Address Indicator Census Night, Place of Usual Residence on Census Night are calculated as 'imputation rates' rather than non-response as a 'not stated' is not a category within these variables.
When a person has not responded to the Census at all, then these key demographic variables are imputed.
c) For 2016, two variables, Ancestry1 (ANC1P) and Ancestry2 (ANC2P) were used to record responses separately. Prior to the 2006 Census, both ancestry responses were coded to a single variable, Ancestry (ANCP).
d) Persons aged 15 years and over.
e) Females aged 15 years and over.
f) Answering this Census question is optional.
g) Persons in a Non-Private Dwelling.
h) The imputation flag for sex (IFSEXP) was not available in 2011.
i) Persons attending an educational institution. Excludes non-respondents to the Full/Part-Time Student Status (STUP) question.
j) Persons born overseas, but excludes overseas visitors.
Item non-response rates for second release person variables, Western Australia
|
| 2011 Place of enumeration (a) | 2016 Place of Enumeration (a) |
|
|
| Non-response rate (%) | Non-response rate
(excl. imputed persons) (%) | Non-response rate (%) | Non-response rate
(excl. imputed persons) (%) |
| Engagement in Employment, Education and Training (EEET) (b) | - | - | 8.3% | 2.4% |
| Hours Worked (HRSP)/Hours Worked (ranges) (HRWRP) (b) | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Industry of Employment (INDP) (b) | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Labour Force Status (LFSP) (b) | 6.6% | 1.9% | 7.4% | 1.5% |
| Method of Travel to Work (MTWP) (b) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Non-School Qualification: Field of Study (QALFP) (b) | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.1% |
| Non-School Qualification: Level of Education (QALLP) (b) | 1.5% | 4.0% | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Number of Employees (EMPP) (b) | 1.6% | 1.6% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Occupation (OCCP) (b) | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Place of Usual Residence 1 year ago (PUR1P) (c) | 6.5% | 1.9% | 9.3% | 3.8% |
| Place of Usual Residence 5 years ago (PUR5P) (d) | 7.7% | 3.2% | 8.7% | 3.1% |
| Place of Work (POWP) - not stated only (b) | 2.0% | 2.0% | 4.9% | 4.9% |
| Place of Work (POWP) - total imputed rate where POW was partially/completely not stated (b) | - | - | 9.5% | 9.5% |
| Public/Private Sector (GNGP) (b) | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Status in Employment (SIEMP) (b) | - | - | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Usual Address One Year Ago Indicator (UAI1P) (c) | 6.3% | 1.7% | 9.0% | 3.5% |
| Usual Address Five Years Ago Indicator (UAI5P) (d) | 7.3% | 2.7% | 8.0% | 2.4% |
|
Footnotes
a) The place of enumeration count refers to the count of people in the state or territory where they were located on Census Night. This count
◦excludes overseas visitors for all person variables
◦excludes Australian residents temporarily overseas
◦excludes non-applicable persons
b) Persons aged 15 years and over.
c) Persons aged 1 year and over.
d) Persons aged 5 years and over.
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Item non-response rates for Dwelling variables, Western Australia
|
| 2011 Place of enumeration (a) | 2016 Place of Enumeration (a) |
|
|
| Dwellings for which
question was relevant | Dwellings for which there
was no response | Non-response rate (%) | Dwellings for which
question was relevant | Dwellings for which there
was no response | Non-response rate (%) |
| Dwelling Structure (STRD) (b) | 960,718 | 1,719 | 0.2% | 1,070,962 | 4,168 | 0.4% |
| Landlord type (LLDD) (c) | 302,389 | 14,893 | 4.9% | 346,219 | 13,177 | 3.8% |
| Mortgage Repayments (monthly) Dollar Values (MRED) (d) | 238,976 | 5,948 | 2.5% | 251,495 | 5,202 | 2.1% |
| Number of Bedrooms in Private Dwelling (BEDD) (e) | 851,391 | 51,431 | 6.0% | 938,092 | 71,825 | 7.7% |
| Number of Motor Vehicles (VEHD) (e) | 851,391 | 59,865 | 7.0% | 938,092 | 79,568 | 8.5% |
| Rent (weekly) Dollar Values (RNTD) (c) | 238,976 | 10,028 | 4.2% | 251,495 | 9,233 | 3.7% |
| Tenure type (TEND) (e) | 851,391 | 56,220 | 6.6% | 938,092 | 74,356 | 7.9% |
| Type of Internet Connection (NEDD) (e) | 851,391 | 65,016 | 7.6% | 938,092 | 74,100 | 7.9% |
| Household One Year Mobility Indicator (MV1D) (e) | 794,157 | 14,369 | 1.8% | 866,777 | 52,239 | 6.0% |
| Household Five Year Mobility Indicator (MV5D) (e) | 794,157 | 23,212 | 2.9% | 866,777 | 23,028 | 2.7% |
|
Footnotes
a) The place of enumeration count refers to the count of people in the state or territory where they were located on Census night.
b) Includes all occupied and unoccupied private dwellings. Information is primarily sourced from the ABS Address Register. A Field Officer (but not householder), may also provide a response.
c) Occupied private dwellings being rented. Includes dwellings being occupied rent free.
d) Occupied private dwellings being purchased. Includes dwellings being purchased under a shared equity scheme.
e) Includes all occupied private dwellings.
Tasmania
Item non-response rates for first release person variables, Tasmania
|
| 2011 Place of enumeration (a) | 2016 Place of Enumeration (a) |
|
|
| Non-response rate (%) | Non-response rate
(excl. imputed persons) (%) | Non-response rate (%) | Non-response rate
(excl. imputed persons) (%) |
| Age (AGEP, IFAGEP) (b) | 2.8% | 0.5% | 4.9% | 0.5% |
| Ancestry 1st Response (ANC1P) (c) | 5.8% | 3.6% | 6.4% | 2.0% |
| Australian Citizenship (CITP) | 4.7% | 2.5% | 6.3% | 1.9% |
| Birthplace of Female Parent (BPFP) | 5.2% | 3.0% | 6.3% | 1.9% |
| Birthplace of Male Parent (BPMP) | 5.1% | 2.9% | 6.4% | 2.0% |
| Core Activity Need For Assistance (ASSNP) | 4.4% | 2.2% | 6.8% | 2.4% |
| Country of Birth of Person (BPLP) | 4.6% | 2.4% | 7.0% | 2.7% |
| Full-Time/Part-Time Student Status (STUP) | 5.3% | 3.2% | 6.7% | 2.5% |
| Highest Year of School Completed (HSCP) (d) | 7.6% | 5.5% | 8.6% | 4.2% |
| Indigenous Status (INGP) | 3.8% | 1.5% | 5.8% | 1.4% |
| Language Spoken at Home (LANP) | 3.7% | 1.5% | 6.0% | 1.6% |
| Number of Children Ever Born (TISP) (e) | 4.7% | 2.7% | 7.2% | 2.8% |
| Place of Usual Residence on Census Night (PURP - SA1 level)(b) | 2.6% | 0.3% | 4.8% | 0.4% |
| Place of Usual Residence on Census Night (PURP - SA2 level)(b) | 2.5% | 0.2% | 4.7% | 0.2% |
| Proficiency in Spoken English (ENGP) | 1.3% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Registered Marital Status (MSTP, IFMSTP)(b)(d) | 3.8% | 1.0% | 6.3% | 1.0% |
| Religious Affiliation (RELP) (f) | 8.9% | 6.8% | 9.0% | 4.7% |
| Residential Status in a Non-Private Dwelling (RLNP) (g) | 11.8% | 6.7% | 22.2% | 7.6% |
| Sex (SEXP) (IFSEXP)(b)(h) | - | - | 5.3% | 0.9% |
| Total Personal Income (weekly) (INCP) (d) | 6.0% | 3.9% | 8.1% | 3.7% |
| Type of Educational Institution Attending (TYPP) (i) | 5.0% | 5.1% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Unpaid Assistance to a Person With a Disability (UNCAREP) (d) | 7.3% | 5.2% | 8.6% | 4.2% |
| Unpaid Child Care (CHCAREP) (d) | 6.6% | 4.4% | 7.9% | 3.5% |
| Unpaid Domestic Work (DOMP) (d) | 7.3% | 5.2% | 8.5% | 4.1% |
| Voluntary Work for an Organisation or Group (VOLWP) (d) | 6.9% | 4.8% | 7.7% | 3.3% |
| Year of Arrival in Australia (YARP) (j) | 4.3% | 4.3% | 3.7% | 3.7% |
|
Footnotes
a) The place of enumeration count refers to the count of people in the state or territory where they were located on Census Night. This count
◦excludes overseas visitors for all person variables
◦excludes Australian residents temporarily overseas
◦excludes non-applicable persons
b) The variables Age, Marital Status, Sex, Usual Address Indicator Census Night, Place of Usual Residence on Census Night are calculated as 'imputation rates' rather than non-response as a 'not stated' is not a category within these variables.
When a person has not responded to the Census at all, then these key demographic variables are imputed.
c) For 2016, two variables, Ancestry1 (ANC1P) and Ancestry2 (ANC2P) were used to record responses separately. Prior to the 2006 Census, both ancestry responses were coded to a single variable, Ancestry (ANCP).
d) Persons aged 15 years and over.
e) Females aged 15 years and over.
f) Answering this Census question is optional.
g) Persons in a Non-Private Dwelling.
h) The imputation flag for sex (IFSEXP) was not available in 2011.
i) Persons attending an educational institution. Excludes non-respondents to the Full/Part-Time Student Status (STUP) question.
j) Persons born overseas, but excludes overseas visitors.
Item non-response rates for second release person variables, Tasmania
|
| 2011 Place of enumeration (a) | 2016 Place of Enumeration (a) |
|
|
| Non-response rate (%) | Non-response rate
(excl. imputed persons) (%) | Non-response rate (%) | Non-response rate
(excl. imputed persons) (%) |
| Engagement in Employment, Education and Training (EEET) (b) | - | - | 7.2% | 2.8% |
| Hours Worked (HRSP)/Hours Worked (ranges) (HRWRP) (b) | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Industry of Employment (INDP) (b) | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Labour Force Status (LFSP) (b) | 4.3% | 2.1% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
| Method of Travel to Work (MTWP) (b) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Non-School Qualification: Field of Study (QALFP) (b) | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.2% |
| Non-School Qualification: Level of Education (QALLP) (b) | 3.4% | 2.3% | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Number of Employees (EMPP) (b) | 1.6% | 1.7% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Occupation (OCCP) (b) | 0.7% | 0.7% | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Place of Usual Residence 1 year ago (PUR1P) (c) | 4.0% | 1.8% | 8.3% | 4.0% |
| Place of Usual Residence 5 years ago (PUR5P) (d) | 5.2% | 3.0% | 7.8% | 3.4% |
| Place of Work (POWP) - not stated only (b) | 2.0% | 2.0% | 3.9% | 3.9% |
| Place of Work (POWP) - total imputed rate where POW was partially/completely not stated (b) | - | - | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| Public/Private Sector (GNGP) (b) | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Status in Employment (SIEMP) (b) | - | - | 1.2% | 1.2% |
| Usual Address One Year Ago Indicator (UAI1P) (c) | 3.9% | 1.6% | 8.1% | 3.8% |
| Usual Address Five Years Ago Indicator (UAI5P) (d) | 4.9% | 2.7% | 7.3% | 2.9% |
|
Footnotes
a) The place of enumeration count refers to the count of people in the state or territory where they were located on Census Night. This count
◦excludes overseas visitors for all person variables
◦excludes Australian residents temporarily overseas
◦excludes non-applicable persons
b) Persons aged 15 years and over.
c) Persons aged 1 year and over.
d) Persons aged 5 years and over.
Item non-response rates for Dwelling variables, Tasmania
|
| 2011 Place of enumeration (a) | 2016 Place of Enumeration (a) |
|
|
| Dwellings for which
question was relevant | Dwellings for which there
was no response | Non-response rate (%) | Dwellings for which
question was relevant | Dwellings for which there
was no response | Non-response rate (%) |
| Dwelling Structure (STRD) (b) | 232,371 | 149 | 0.1% | 241,744 | 813 | 0.3% |
| Landlord type (LLDD) (c) | 51,941 | 1,531 | 2.9% | 55,066 | 1,398 | 2.5% |
| Mortgage Repayments (monthly) Dollar Values (MRED) (d) | 66,278 | 2,919 | 4.4% | 66,613 | 2,412 | 3.6% |
| Number of Bedrooms in Private Dwelling (BEDD) (e) | 199,878 | 8,005 | 4.0% | 209,614 | 14,022 | 6.7% |
| Number of Motor Vehicles (VEHD) (e) | 199,878 | 10,337 | 5.2% | 209,614 | 16,687 | 8.0% |
| Rent (weekly) Dollar Values (RNTD) (c) | 51,941 | 1,725 | 3.3% | 55,066 | 1,760 | 3.2% |
| Tenure type (TEND) (e) | 199,878 | 9,457 | 4.7% | 209,614 | 14,718 | 7.0% |
| Type of Internet Connection (NEDD) (e) | 199,878 | 11,192 | 5.6% | 209,614 | 14,548 | 6.9% |
| Household One Year Mobility Indicator (MV1D) (e) | 192,826 | 3,830 | 2.0% | 197,575 | 12,245 | 6.2% |
| Household Five Year Mobility Indicator (MV5D) (e) | 192,826 | 5,830 | 3.0% | 197,575 | 7,043 | 3.6% |
|
Footnotes
a) The place of enumeration count refers to the count of people in the state or territory where they were located on Census night.
b) Includes all occupied and unoccupied private dwellings. Information is primarily sourced from the ABS Address Register. A Field Officer (but not householder), may also provide a response.
c) Occupied private dwellings being rented. Includes dwellings being occupied rent free.
d) Occupied private dwellings being purchased. Includes dwellings being purchased under a shared equity scheme.
e) Includes all occupied private dwellings.Northern Territory
Item non-response rates for first release person variables, Northern Territory
|
| 2011 Place of enumeration (a) | 2016 Place of Enumeration (a) |
|
|
| Non-response rate (%) | Non-response rate
(excl. imputed persons) (%) | Non-response rate (%) | Non-response rate
(excl. imputed persons) (%) |
| Age (AGEP, IFAGEP) (b) | 9.1% | 2.0% | 12.3% | 2.4% |
| Ancestry 1st Response (ANC1P) (c) | 11.8% | 4.9% | 13.7% | 4.0% |
| Australian Citizenship (CITP) | 10.4% | 3.3% | 12.6% | 2.8% |
| Birthplace of Female Parent (BPFP) | 11.1% | 4.2% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Birthplace of Male Parent (BPMP) | 11.0% | 4.0% | 13.4% | 3.6% |
| Core Activity Need For Assistance (ASSNP) | 11.5% | 4.5% | 14.7% | 5.1% |
| Country of Birth of Person (BPLP) | 9.2% | 2.1% | 12.3% | 2.4% |
| Full-Time/Part-Time Student Status (STUP) | 11.5% | 4.8% | 13.9% | 4.6% |
| Highest Year of School Completed (HSCP) (d) | 13.9% | 6.8% | 16.5% | 6.4% |
| Indigenous Status (INGP) | 8.5% | 1.3% | 11.2% | 1.2% |
| Language Spoken at Home (LANP) | 10.7% | 3.6% | 13.3% | 3.6% |
| Number of Children Ever Born (TISP) (e) | 11.5% | 5.1% | 15.6% | 6.3% |
| Place of Usual Residence on Census Night (PURP - SA1 level)(b) | 8.5% | 1.3% | 11.2% | 1.2% |
| Place of Usual Residence on Census Night (PURP - SA2 level)(b) | 8.0% | 0.7% | 10.7% | 0.7% |
| Proficiency in Spoken English (ENGP) | 1.7% | 1.5% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Registered Marital Status (MSTP, IFMSTP)(b)(d) | 11.6% | 2.7% | 14.8% | 2.8% |
| Religious Affiliation (RELP) (f) | 14.7% | 8.0% | 16.2% | 6.7% |
| Residential Status in a Non-Private Dwelling (RLNP) (g) | 26.1% | 14.8% | 38.8% | 14.2% |
| Sex (SEXP) (IFSEXP)(b)(h) | - | - | 11.0% | 1.0% |
| Total Personal Income (weekly) (INCP) (d) | 13.6% | 6.5% | 17.3% | 7.2% |
| Type of Educational Institution Attending (TYPP) (i) | 5.9% | 5.9% | 4.5% | 4.5% |
| Unpaid Assistance to a Person With a Disability (UNCAREP) (d) | 14.0% | 6.9% | 17.0% | 6.9% |
| Unpaid Child Care (CHCAREP) (d) | 10.1% | 6.1% | 16.0% | 5.7% |
| Unpaid Domestic Work (DOMP) (d) | 13.9% | 6.8% | 16.5% | 6.4% |
| Voluntary Work for an Organisation or Group (VOLWP) (d) | 13.7% | 6.6% | 16.2% | 6.0% |
| Year of Arrival in Australia (YARP) (j) | 7.0% | 7.0% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
|
Footnotes
a) The place of enumeration count refers to the count of people in the state or territory where they were located on Census Night. This count
◦excludes overseas visitors for all person variables
◦excludes Australian residents temporarily overseas
◦excludes non-applicable persons
b) The variables Age, Marital Status, Sex, Usual Address Indicator Census Night, Place of Usual Residence on Census Night are calculated as 'imputation rates' rather than non-response as a 'not stated' is not a category within these variables.
When a person has not responded to the Census at all, then these key demographic variables are imputed.
c) For 2016, two variables, Ancestry1 (ANC1P) and Ancestry2 (ANC2P) were used to record responses separately. Prior to the 2006 Census, both ancestry responses were coded to a single variable, Ancestry (ANCP).
d) Persons aged 15 years and over.
e) Females aged 15 years and over.
f) Answering this Census question is optional.
g) Persons in a Non-Private Dwelling.
h) The imputation flag for sex (IFSEXP) was not available in 2011.
i) Persons attending an educational institution. Excludes non-respondents to the Full/Part-Time Student Status (STUP) question.
j) Persons born overseas, but excludes overseas visitors.
Item non-response rates for second release person variables, Northern Territory
|
| 2011 Place of enumeration (a) | 2016 Place of Enumeration (a) |
|
|
| Non-response rate (%) | Non-response rate
(excl. imputed persons) (%) | Non-response rate (%) | Non-response rate
(excl. imputed persons) (%) |
| Engagement in Employment, Education and Training (EEET) (b) | - | - | 15.2% | 4.9% |
| Hours Worked (HRSP)/Hours Worked (ranges) (HRWRP) (b) | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Industry of Employment (INDP) (b) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Labour Force Status (LFSP) (b) | 10.8% | 3.4% | 13.8% | 3.3% |
| Method of Travel to Work (MTWP) (b) | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Non-School Qualification: Field of Study (QALFP) (b) | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Non-School Qualification: Level of Education (QALLP) (b) | 3.1% | 2.3% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Number of Employees (EMPP) (b) | 5.1% | 5.1% | 1.7% | 1.7% |
| Occupation (OCCP) (b) | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.4% | 1.0% |
| Place of Usual Residence 1 year ago (PUR1P) (c) | 10.5% | 3.4% | 14.9% | 5.3% |
| Place of Usual Residence 5 years ago (PUR5P) (d) | 11.9% | 4.8% | 15.1% | 5.3% |
| Place of Work (POWP) - not stated only (b) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Place of Work (POWP) - total imputed rate where POW was partially/completely not stated (b) | - | - | 10.6% | 10.6% |
| Public/Private Sector (GNGP) (b) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Status in Employment (SIEMP) (b) | - | - | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Usual Address One Year Ago Indicator (UAI1P) (c) | 10.2% | 3.2% | 14.3% | 4.7% |
| Usual Address Five Years Ago Indicator (UAI5P) (d) | 11.3% | 4.2% | 14.0% | 4.1% |
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Footnotes
a) The place of enumeration count refers to the count of people in the state or territory where they were located on Census Night. This count
◦excludes overseas visitors for all person variables
◦excludes Australian residents temporarily overseas
◦excludes non-applicable persons
b) Persons aged 15 years and over.
c) Persons aged 1 year and over.
d) Persons aged 5 years and over.Item non-response rates for Dwelling variables, Northern Territory
|
| 2011 Place of enumeration (a) | 2016 Place of Enumeration (a) |
|
|
| Dwellings for which
question was relevant | Dwellings for which there
was no response | Non-response rate (%) | Dwellings for which
question was relevant | Dwellings for which there
was no response | Non-response rate (%) |
| Dwelling Structure (STRD) (b) | 81,189 | 626 | 0.8% | 89,959 | 878 | 1.0% |
| Landlord type (LLDD) (c) | 31,668 | 1,014 | 3.2% | 34,376 | 988 | 2.9% |
| Mortgage Repayments (monthly) Dollar Values (MRED) (d) | 18,959 | 1,020 | 5.4% | 19,586 | 867 | 4.4% |
| Number of Bedrooms in Private Dwelling (BEDD) (e) | 72,592 | 8,318 | 11.5% | 79,246 | 11,367 | 14.3% |
| Number of Motor Vehicles (VEHD) (e) | 72,592 | 8,996 | 12.4% | 79,246 | 12,354 | 15.6% |
| Rent (weekly) Dollar Values (RNTD) (c) | 31,668 | 2,298 | 7.3% | 34,376 | 2,700 | 7.9% |
| Tenure type (TEND) (e) | 72,592 | 8,519 | 11.7% | 79,246 | 11,532 | 14.6% |
| Type of Internet Connection (NEDD) (e) | 72,592 | 9,316 | 12.8% | 79,246 | 11,685 | 14.7% |
| Household One Year Mobility Indicator (MV1D) (f) | 60,893 | 1,506 | 2.5% | 65,061 | 3,897 | 6.0% |
| Household Five Year Mobility Indicator (MV5D) (f) | 60,893 | 2,317 | 3.8% | 65,061 | 2,313 | 3.6% |
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Footnotes
a) The place of enumeration count refers to the count of people in the state or territory where they were located on Census night.
b) Includes all occupied and unoccupied private dwellings. Information is primarily sourced from the ABS Address Register. A Field Officer (but not householder), may also provide a response.
c) Occupied private dwellings being rented. Includes dwellings being occupied rent free.
d) Occupied private dwellings being purchased. Includes dwellings being purchased under a shared equity scheme.
e) Includes all occupied private dwellings.
Australian Capital Territory
Item non-response rates for first release person variables, Australian Capital Territory
|
| 2011 Place of enumeration (a) | 2016 Place of Enumeration (a) |
|
|
| Non-response rate (%) | Non-response rate
(excl. imputed persons) (%) | Non-response rate (%) | Non-response rate
(excl. imputed persons) (%) |
| Age (AGEP, IFAGEP) (b) | 3.5% | 0.4% | 4.8% | 0.2% |
| Ancestry 1st Response (ANC1P) (c) | 5.6% | 2.5% | 6.0% | 1.5% |
| Australian Citizenship (CITP) | 5.0% | 2.0% | 6.4% | 1.9% |
| Birthplace of Female Parent (BPFP) | 5.1% | 2.0% | 5.7% | 1.2% |
| Birthplace of Male Parent (BPMP) | 5.1% | 2.0% | 5.9% | 1.4% |
| Core Activity Need For Assistance (ASSNP) | 4.7% | 1.6% | 5.9% | 1.4% |
| Country of Birth of Person (BPLP) | 4.6% | 1.5% | 5.7% | 1.2% |
| Full-Time/Part-Time Student Status (STUP) | 4.8% | 1.8% | 5.6% | 1.3% |
| Highest Year of School Completed (HSCP) (d) | 6.2% | 3.0% | 6.9% | 2.1% |
| Indigenous Status (INGP) | 4.0% | 0.9% | 5.2% | 0.6% |
| Language Spoken at Home (LANP) | 4.2% | 1.1% | 5.6% | 1.1% |
| Number of Children Ever Born (TISP) (e) | 4.8% | 2.0% | 6.8% | 2.4% |
| Place of Usual Residence on Census Night (PURP - SA1 level)(b) | 3.4% | 0.3% | 4.8% | 0.2% |
| Place of Usual Residence on Census Night (PURP - SA2 level)(b) | 3.3% | 0.2% | 4.7% | 0.1% |
| Proficiency in Spoken English (ENGP) | 1.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Registered Marital Status (MSTP, IFMSTP)(b)(d) | 4.3% | 0.5% | 5.8% | 0.3% |
| Religious Affiliation (RELP) (f) | 7.7% | 4.7% | 8.7% | 4.3% |
| Residential Status in a Non-Private Dwelling (RLNP) (g) | 20.1% | 6.2% | 27.8% | 7.6% |
| Sex (SEXP) (IFSEXP)(b)(h) | - | - | 4.9% | 0.4% |
| Total Personal Income (weekly) (INCP) (d) | 5.8% | 2.6% | 7.2% | 2.5% |
| Type of Educational Institution Attending (TYPP) (i) | 2.6% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Unpaid Assistance to a Person With a Disability (UNCAREP) (d) | 6.3% | 3.1% | 7.2% | 2.5% |
| Unpaid Child Care (CHCAREP) (d) | 5.8% | 2.6% | 6.9% | 2.1% |
| Unpaid Domestic Work (DOMP) (d) | 6.2% | 2.9% | 7.0% | 2.3% |
| Voluntary Work for an Organisation or Group (VOLWP) (d) | 6.1% | 2.9% | 6.7% | 2.0% |
| Year of Arrival in Australia (YARP) (j) | 3.9% | 3.9% | 2.7% | 2.7% |
|
Footnotes
a) The place of enumeration count refers to the count of people in the state or territory where they were located on Census Night. This count
◦excludes overseas visitors for all person variables
◦excludes Australian residents temporarily overseas
◦excludes non-applicable persons
b) The variables Age, Marital Status, Sex, Usual Address Indicator Census Night, Place of Usual Residence on Census Night are calculated as 'imputation rates' rather than non-response as a 'not stated' is not a category within these variables.
When a person has not responded to the Census at all, then these key demographic variables are imputed.
c) For 2016, two variables, Ancestry1 (ANC1P) and Ancestry2 (ANC2P) were used to record responses separately. Prior to the 2006 Census, both ancestry responses were coded to a single variable, Ancestry (ANCP).
d) Persons aged 15 years and over.
e) Females aged 15 years and over.
f) Answering this Census question is optional.
g) Persons in a Non-Private Dwelling.
h) The imputation flag for sex (IFSEXP) was not available in 2011.
i) Persons attending an educational institution. Excludes non-respondents to the Full/Part-Time Student Status (STUP) question.
j) Persons born overseas, but excludes overseas visitors.
Item non-response rates for second release person variables, Australian Capital Territory
|
| 2011 Place of enumeration (a) | 2016 Place of Enumeration (a) |
|
|
| Non-response rate (%) | Non-response rate
(excl. imputed persons) (%) | Non-response rate (%) | Non-response rate
(excl. imputed persons) (%) |
| Engagement in Employment, Education and Training (EEET) (b) | | - | 6.3% | 1.5% |
| Hours Worked (HRSP)/Hours Worked (ranges) (HRWRP) (b) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% | 1.5% |
| Industry of Employment (INDP) (b) | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Labour Force Status (LFSP) (b) | 4.5% | 1.2% | 5.9% | 1.1% |
| Method of Travel to Work (MTWP) (b) | 1.0% | 1.0% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Non-School Qualification: Field of Study (QALFP) (b) | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Non-School Qualification: Level of Education (QALLP) (b) | 0.8% | 2.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% |
| Number of Employees (EMPP) (b) | 1.5% | 1.5% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Occupation (OCCP) (b) | 0.4% | 0.4% | 2.0% | 0.5% |
| Place of Usual Residence 1 year ago (PUR1P) (c) | 4.4% | 1.2% | 8.1% | 3.7% |
| Place of Usual Residence 5 years ago (PUR5P) (d) | 5.3% | 2.1% | 6.8% | 2.3% |
| Place of Work (POWP) - not stated only (b) | 1.4% | 1.4% | 4.1% | 4.1% |
| Place of Work (POWP) - total imputed rate where POW was partially/completely not stated (b) | - | - | 7.7% | 7.7% |
| Public/Private Sector (GNGP) (b) | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Status in Employment (SIEMP) (b) | - | - | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Usual Address One Year Ago Indicator (UAI1P) (c) | 4.2% | 1.1% | 7.9% | 3.5% |
| Usual Address Five Years Ago Indicator (UAI5P) (d) | 4.9% | 1.7% | 6.2% | 1.7% |
|
Footnotes
a) The place of enumeration count refers to the count of people in the state or territory where they were located on Census Night. This count
◦excludes overseas visitors for all person variables
◦excludes Australian residents temporarily overseas
◦excludes non-applicable persons
b) Persons aged 15 years and over.
c) Persons aged 1 year and over.
d) Persons aged 5 years and over.Item non-response rates for Dwelling variables, Australian Capital Territory
|
| 2011 Place of enumeration (a) | 2016 Place of Enumeration (a) |
|
|
| Dwellings for which
question was relevant | Dwellings for which there
was no response | Non-response rate (%) | Dwellings for which
question was relevant | Dwellings for which there
was no response | Non-response rate (%) |
| Dwelling Structure (STRD) (b) | 145,230 | 57 | 0.0% | 163,286 | 312 | 0.2% |
| Landlord type (LLDD) (c) | 40,582 | 522 | 1.3% | 46,219 | 508 | 1.1% |
| Mortgage Repayments (monthly) Dollar Values (MRED) (d) | 50,654 | 1,696 | 3.3% | 55,100 | 1,657 | 3.0% |
| Number of Bedrooms in Private Dwelling (BEDD) (e) | 135,035 | 5,356 | 4.0% | 150,693 | 9,050 | 6.0% |
| Number of Motor Vehicles (VEHD) (e) | 135,035 | 6,540 | 4.8% | 150,693 | 9,948 | 6.6% |
| Rent (weekly) Dollar Values (RNTD) (c) | 40,582 | 1,302 | 3.2% | 46,219 | 1,355 | 2.9% |
| Tenure type (TEND) (e) | 135,035 | 5,870 | 4.3% | 150,693 | 9,408 | 6.2% |
| Type of Internet Connection (NEDD) (e) | 135,035 | 7,074 | 5.2% | 150,693 | 9,364 | 6.2% |
| Household One Year Mobility Indicator (MV1D) (f) | 129,425 | 1,742 | 1.3% | 142,664 | 9,251 | 6.5% |
| Household Five Year Mobility Indicator (MV5D) (f) | 129,425 | 2,639 | 2.0% | 142,664 | 2,613 | 1.8% |
|
Footnotes
a) The place of enumeration count refers to the count of people in the state or territory where they were located on Census night.
b) Includes all occupied and unoccupied private dwellings. Information is primarily sourced from the ABS Address Register. A Field Officer (but not householder), may also provide a response.
c) Occupied private dwellings being rented. Includes dwellings being occupied rent free.
d) Occupied private dwellings being purchased. Includes dwellings being purchased under a shared equity scheme.
e) Includes all occupied private dwellings.
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