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An Aussie reality TV star was left scratching his head after completing the 2026 Australian census on Tuesday night.
Big Brother Australia veteran David Graham appeared to be baffled by the Census, which appeared to discourage people from selecting 'Australian' as their ancestry.
On Wednesday, Graham shared an image from the Census that highlighted eight of the most common ethnic groups listed in descending order, beginning with Torres Strait Islander, English and Irish.
'Australian' was listed eighth on the list, just above 'other'.
David did not mince words in the caption as he shared his thoughts on 'Australian' being listed last.
'Mmmmmmmm is it just me or is this year's census questions set up to dissuade Aussies from choosing Australia's most common ethnicity... which as far as I knew was Australian?' Dave began.
Big Brother star David Graham was left scratching his head after completing the 2026 Australian census on Tuesday night
'It's way down the list... make sure you check it... let's be counted!'
David's followers were divided about the list and took to the comments section to share their thoughts.
'Wow the cookedness in this post,' one person sniped.
'Yep notice how Australia wasn't at the top of the list considering this is AUSTRALIA!!!' a second added.
However, others pointed out that Dave appeared to have incorrect information as the list was randomised online.
'It's randomised. Mine had Australia on top,' one person wrote.
'It's a random order. It isn't dissuading you from anything,' a second added.
In other census news, Australians were asked about their sexual orientation for the first time - but were no longer quizzed about how many children they've had.
On Wednesday, Graham shared an image from the Census that highlighted eight of the most common ethnic groups listed in descending order, beginning with Torres Strait Islander, English and Irish. 'Australian' was listed eighth on the list, just above 'other'
Every five years, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Census gives a comprehensive snapshot of population growth, housing and evolving demographics.
In one of the biggest changes in its history, the wording of the gender question will now ask for a person's 'sex recorded at birth'.
Australians aged 16 and over will also be asked questions about their sexual orientation for the first time, including their sexual identity and attraction.
Australians can also now list up to four ancestries on their census form instead of two, which the ABS says will help people with 'more complex family backgrounds'.
The census will also ditch the question on 'number of children ever born'.
The question is now being restricted to every second census and will next return in 2031.
The ABS says the changes are designed to better capture Australia's growing cultural diversity as well as provide valuable insights into the experiences of LGBTQ+ Australians.
The census took place on August 11 and had to be completed by everyone in Australia, including citizens, permanent residents, international visitors, students and people on temporary visas.
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