The first Australian census was held in 1911. 'The first population counts of Australia were known as musters and were made as early as 1788. Musters involved all members of the community gathering at specified locations to be counted. These were important as a means of matching food and other supplies to the number of people needing them.

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1851 Australia Census

Australia Census 1851

At "xxwnship, York, Ontario"

• Johxbley, 26 years, Head of Household, born in England
• Rebecxbley, 18 years, Wife, born in England
• Luxyears, Daughter, born in Canada
• Sarah Mably, 2 years, Daughter, born in Canada