Definition
Whether or not a dwelling is permanent, as represented by a code.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptDwelling—permanency status
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Object ClassDwelling
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PropertyPermanency status
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Value DomainYes/no/not stated/inadequately described code N
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Yes/no/not stated/inadequately described code N ".| Data Type | Number |
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| Format | N |
| Maximum character length | 1 |
| Value | Meaning | Start Date | End Date | |
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| Permissible Values | 1 | Yes | ||
| 2 | No | |||
| Supplementary Values | 9 | Not stated/inadequately described |
Comments
Guide for use:
Code 1 Yes:
A dwelling that has fixed walls, roof and doors. They usually have kitchen and bathroom facilities, although this is not necessary, provided these facilities could be built into the dwelling. These dwellings are made from regular building materials and are intended for long-term residential use.
Code 2 No:
A structure used as a place of residence which does not meet the building requirements to be considered as a permanent dwelling. Includes caravans, tin sheds without internal walls, humpies, dongas or other makeshift shelters.
Comments:
This item is included in the following housing assistance data collection:
National Reporting Framework for Indigenous housing
References
Community Housing and Infrastructure Needs Survey (CHINS) Australia, 2001 Data Dictionary
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This content Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Attribution provided as required under the AIHW CC-BY licence.