| First commonwealth census | ||
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| General information | ||
| Country | Commonwealth of Australia | |
| Authority | Bureau of Census and Statistics | |
| Website | abs.gov.au (1911) | |
| Results | ||
| Total population | 4,455,005 ( 18.05%) | |
| Most populous | New South Wales (1,646,734) | |
| Least populous | Federal Territory (1,714) | |
The 1911 Australian census was the first national population census held in Australia and was conducted by the Bureau of Census and Statistics. The day used for the census, was taken for the night between 2 and 3 April 1911. The total population of the Commonwealth of Australia was counted as 4,455,005 – an increase of 681,204 people, 18.05% over the 1901 "Federation" census.[1][a][2]
The Census Volumes II and III were published on 30 September 1914. At that time it was intended to issue shortly thereafter Volume 1.[3]
- ^ "Census of the Commonwealth of Australia, 1911]". Australian Bureau of Statistics. 3 April 1911. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
- ^ "Census of The Commonwealth Of Australia, 1911 PART XIV.-SUMMARY TABLES" (PDF). ausstats.abs.gov.au. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
- ^ "VOLUME I. STATISTICIAN'S REPORT INCLUDING APPENDICES" (PDF). ausstats.abs.gov.au. Retrieved 7 June 2022.
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