2007.0 - Census of Population and Housing: Consultation on Topics, 2021
ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 03/04/2018
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CULTURAL DIVERSITY
For more information view 2901.0 - Census Dictionary HOW IS THIS INFORMATION USED? Understanding the characteristics and origins of all people who call Australia home plays a role in policy and service development. Questions in the Census about citizenship, country of birth, ancestry and when people arrived in Australia provide insights into the nature of our diverse society. For example, knowing which languages are spoken and having information on whether people speak English, and how well, makes it easier to plan for English language programs and translation/interpreter services. Special interest groups, such as religious groups and organisations, also use Census information to assess the need for, and location of, religious based schools, hospitals, community services and homes for the elderly. If you’d like to explore more about the religions included on the Census form, and why it doesn’t list all religions, read our Religion topic brief. THE QUESTIONS ASKED ON THE 2016 CENSUS
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE 2016 CENSUS ON CULTURAL DIVERSITY Source: 2071.0 - Census of Population and Housing: Reflecting Australia - Stories from the Census, 2016
STANDARDS A number of standards are used by the ABS to classify statistics relating to cultural diversity: 1200.0.55.010 - Australian Citizenship Standard, 2014, Version 1.2 1200.0.55.004 - Country of Birth Standard, 2016 1200.0.55.007 - Year of Arrival Standard, 2014, Version 1.4 1200.0.55.005 - Language Standards, 2016 1200.0.55.009 - Ancestry Standard, 2014, Version 2.1 1200.0.55.003 - Religious Affiliation Standard, 2016 WHAT HAVE WE HEARD FROM YOU ABOUT THE 2021 CENSUS? The ABS has undertaken initial discussions and reviewed feedback from the 2016 Census in preparation for this consultation. Feedback from stakeholders has indicated that cultural diversity of Australian society remains a very relevant and important topic for inclusion on the Census. Specifically, we have heard how expanded data on this topic could help to better understand new and emerging priorities to meet national data needs. Emerging themes include:
This consultation is an opportunity for you to provide your views on what cultural diversity information should be collected on the 2021 Census. WHY IS MY COUNTRY OF BIRTH, RELIGION, ANCESTRY OR LANGUAGE NOT LISTED AS AN OPTION? Unfortunately we cannot list every option without the questions becoming too long. The available options for selection in these questions include the top six to ten most frequent responses by people from the previous Census. This makes it easy for the majority of respondents to select an option. If your country, religion or language is not within the option, the Census form includes the ability to type or write in the answer that applies to you. OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION ON THIS TOPIC The ABS collects information on country of birth, citizenship and visa for people migrating to Australia, and produces annual population estimates for people born in each country. All household surveys including the General Social Survey, National Health Survey and Survey of Education and Work collect country of birth details of individuals. Surveys like the Characteristics of Recent Migrants are more focussed on the labour force outcomes of migrants who arrived in the last ten years. Listed below is a selection of ABS publications. For the comprehensive list of ABS products, please visit the ABS website. 3412.0 - Migration, Australia This publication includes information on international migration into and out of Australia, internal migration within Australia and information on overseas-born residents of Australia. It is updated every year. 6250.0.25.002 - Characteristics of Recent Migrants The Characteristics of Recent Migrants Survey is conducted every three years. It provides a range of information on the labour force status of recent migrants and temporary residents and includes visa category, residency status, language spoken and proficiency in English. The survey was last conducted throughout Australia in November 2016. 3418.0 - Personal Income of Migrants, Australia, 2009-10 For the first time, this release presents detailed information on the sources of personal income that migrants received for 2009-10 including employee income, own unincorporated business income, investment income, other income and foreign income by characteristics such as visa stream, applicant status and location of visa application. 4159.0 - General Social Survey The General Social Survey (GSS) is conducted every four years and collects a range of demographic information including country of birth and year of arrival. The GSS aims to provide an understanding of the multi-dimensional nature of relative advantage and disadvantage across the population, and to facilitate reporting on and monitoring of people's opportunities to participate fully in society. The survey was last conducted in 2014. 4364.0.55.001 - National Health Survey The National Health Survey is conducted every three years and was designed to collect a range of information about the health of Australians. Language and Ancestry are also collected on National Health Survey. The survey asks: language mainly spoken at home, proficiency in English, ancestry and country of birth of both mother and father. The survey was last conducted in 2014-15 and is currently in the field for 2017-18. 6227.0 - Education and Work The Survey of Education and Work (SEW) ask respondents for their country of birth, year of arrival, residency status and student visa status. The survey was last conducted throughout Australia in May 2017. 4235.0 - Qualifications and Work The Qualifications and Work publication presents detailed information about the educational history of people and the relevance of each qualification to their working lives. MORE INFORMATION 2900.0 - Census of Population and Housing: Understanding the Census and Census Data, Australia, 2016 This publication provides information to help people use and interpret 2016 Census data. The articles 'Understanding ancestry in the Norfolk Island population'and 'Ancestry' include additional information on specific concepts relevant to the topics outlined in this brief. What are your cultural diversity data needs? Share your views with us on the most useful information we should collect in the 2021 Census. Make your submission to our review of 2021 Census topics at the ABS Consultation Hub. Document Selection These documents will be presented in a new window.
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