10/08/2026
The 2026 Census cannot measure the depth of our faith, but it does provide an important snapshot of how many Australians identify as Christian. This information helps governments, researchers and community organisations better understand the religious makeup of our nation and recognise the ongoing contribution Christian communities make through churches, schools, charities, chaplaincy, aged care and many other areas of service. Census data can also assist governments and community organisations in planning and allocating resources to support services provided by Christian organisations.
If you identify as a Christian, please consider completing the religion question by:
• Answering Question 24.
• Selecting "Other" as specific denominations will not be not listed.
• Writing "Pentecostal" in the space provided (Dreambuilders Church sits within the Pentecostal movement in Australia). The Australian Bureau of Statistics will group these responses together under the Pentecostal category.
The Census isn't just used for data collection. The information helps inform decisions about community needs, services and planning (ie, things like funding for Christian schools and programs, even the continuation of prayer in Parliament). As Christians, we are called to be "salt & light" in the world (Matt. 5:13-16), representing Christ both through our words and our actions. Answering the "Religion" question is one simple way we can honestly state our identity in Christ and acknowledge the contribution Christian communities continue to make within Australia.
