NavGeneral InfoEmail Print Provider Australian Bureau of StatisticsTabulations only Geography Australia (AUS) Coverage type Country Time period covered 06/1947 - 06/1947 Data type Census Summary Censuses provide population numbers, household or family size and composition, and information on sex and age distribution. They often include other demographic, economic and health-related topics as well. Citation Suggested citation Australia Population and Housing Census 1947. GHDx Entry last modified on: Mar 7, 2022