1911 Australian census

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.

First commonwealth census

3 April 1911 (1911-04-03)

General information
CountryCommonwealth of Australia
AuthorityBureau of Census and Statistics
Websiteabs.gov.au (1911)
Results
Total population4,455,005 (18.05%)
Most populous state or territoryNew South Wales (1,646,734)
Least populous state or territoryFederal Territory (1,714)

The Census Volumes II and III were published on 30 September 1914. At that time it was intended to issue shortly thereafter Volume 1.

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