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WESTIR Limited analyses data from the Australian Census Report of Population and Housing for Greater Western Sydney. Check out WESTIR Limited’s Census Report topic papers for 2011 and 2016 in the sub-menu.

About The Census

The Census is run by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) every five years. You can find out more information about the Census from its official website.

The Census, being a flagship activity of the ABS, has its own homepage. The homepage has easy access to a range of data products including:

  • QuickStats – providing a set of summary statistics for an area.
  • Community Profiles – including General and Expanded Community, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples (Indigenous), Time Series and Working Populations. These profiles are all downloadable in Excel format so that data can be used in other applications or documents.
  • TableBuilder (Basic and Pro) – which enables more experienced Census users to generate their own customised cross-tabulations. WESTIR Ltd has access to TableBuilder Pro to provide a more detailed analysis of Greater Western Sydney in its topic papers.
  • Data Packs – which have detailed Census data for all levels and classifications of geography.

Other ABS links that may be of interest include How Australia Takes A Census and the Census Dictionary.

  • QuickStats
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    WESTIR Limited analyses data from the Australian Census Report of Population and Housing for Greater Western Sydney. Check out WESTIR Limited’s Census Report topic papers for 2011 and 2016 in the sub-menu to the left.

  • Community Profiles
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    WESTIR Limited analyses data from the Australian Census Report of Population and Housing for Greater Western Sydney. Check out WESTIR Limited’s Census Report topic papers for 2011 and 2016 in the sub-menu to the left.

  • TableBuilder (Basic and Pro)
    Read more

    WESTIR Limited analyses data from the Australian Census Report of Population and Housing for Greater Western Sydney. Check out WESTIR Limited’s Census Report topic papers for 2011 and 2016 in the sub-menu to the left.

  • Data Packs
    Read more

    WESTIR Limited analyses data from the Australian Census Report of Population and Housing for Greater Western Sydney. Check out WESTIR Limited’s Census Report topic papers for 2011 and 2016 in the sub-menu to the left.

Other ABS links that may be of interest include How Australia Takes A Census and the Census Dictionary.

Census Report Releases

The main release of Census data covers a wide range of topics, including information on small population groups in small geographical areas. Second release Census data is released a few months after the main release and includes employment, qualifications and population mobility. Other later Census-related releases include SEIFA (Socio-Economic Indicators for Areas), Estimating Homelessness and Journey to Work.

WESTIR Ltd produces topic papers for Greater Western Sydney on all the major Census data releases. For more information on ABS data release dates, please see Census Products and Services.

Geographical Boundaries

Since 2011, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) has undertaken a comprehensive overhaul of the standard geographic regions used for presenting data. The new framework, known as the Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS), marks a departure from prior conventions. Nevertheless, vital administrative divisions like Local Government Areas (LGAs) continue to be regularly accessible through the Census.

The Census topic papers authored by WESTIR Ltd focus on the LGAs situated within the Greater Western Sydney area. Notably, certain LGA boundaries underwent modifications between 2011 and 2016 due to local government amalgamations. For instance, Canterbury-Bankstown saw the inclusion of Canterbury LGA, and Cumberland experienced changes involving segments of Auburn, Holroyd, and Parramatta LGAs. Consequently, while five-year trend analyses for the region remain feasible, this is not always applicable at the LGA level.

From 2016 onwards, Greater Western Sydney encompasses thirteen Local Government Areas: Blacktown, Blue Mountains, Camden, Campbelltown, Canterbury-Bankstown, Cumberland, Fairfield, Hawkesbury, Liverpool, Parramatta, Penrith, The Hills Shire (previously referred to as Baulkham Hills, though boundaries have remained consistent), and Wollondilly. Beyond Greater Western Sydney, WESTIR Ltd has begun to explore the LGAs of Lithgow and Wingecarribee. These areas align with the territorial boundaries set by the NSW Government for the region.

WESTIR Ltd’s topic papers delve into Census data both at the LGA level and the broader Greater Western Sydney regional level. Furthermore, these papers draw comparisons with DCJ Western Sydney and South Western Sydney districts, Greater Sydney, Rest of Sydney, and the state of New South Wales. For detailed definitions of these specific regions, please refer to the individual papers.

WESTIR Ltd stands ready to assist you in obtaining the Census data necessary for your service delivery and planning needs. While our primary focus remains on Greater Western Sydney, we are open to conducting Census data analyses for individuals and organizations beyond this geographic scope. To seek further assistance, please don not hesitate to reach out to us at (02) 9635 7764 or via email at mail@westir.org.au.

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