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Census 2021 variables index

Date published: 22 September 2022

Statistics: Census 2021,  Census 2021 results,  Census 2021 reference materials

Download the Census 2021 variables index, last updated on 8 August 2024.

Information collected through the census questions becomes data, which is output through variables. This document details each variable and contains information such as the variable definition and categories. This index will be updated as more data are released.

Use Census 2021 outputs definitions to find terms and definitions to help gain a broader understanding of census topics.

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  • Variables index Adobe PDF (1 MB)

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Last updated: 14 March 2025

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