The vast majority of Australian households are expected to complete the census online. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)The vast majority of Australian households are expected to complete the census online. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS) Credit: AAPWHAT IS THE CENSUS? * The 2026 count will take place on the night of Tuesday, August 11* The census is held every five yearsHOW DO I COMPLETE THE FORM? * If you stay at another household on census night, you'll be included on the form for that household and whoever's at your standard residence will mark you as "away" on theirs* If you're overseas on census night, you don't need to complete the census at allWHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DON'T DO IT?