Definition
Components
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Data Element ConceptEstablishment—geographic location
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Object ClassEstablishment
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PropertyGeographic location
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Value DomainGeographical location code (ASGC 2007) NNNNN
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Geographical location code (ASGC 2007) NNNNN ".| Data Type | Number |
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| Format | NNNNN |
| Maximum character length | 5 |
Comments
Guide for use:
The geographical location is reported using a five-digit numerical code to indicate the Statistical Local Area (SLA) within the reporting state or territory, as defined in the Australian Standard Geographical Classification (ASGC) (Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), catalogue number 1216.0). It is a composite of State identifier and SLA (first digit = State identifier, next four digits = SLA).
The Australian Standard Geographical Classification (ASGC) is updated on an annual basis with a date of effect of 1 July each year.
The Australian Bureau of Statistics' National Localities Index (NLI) can be used to assign each locality or address in Australia to an SLA. The NLI is a comprehensive list of localities in Australia with their full code (including SLA) from the main structure of the ASGC. For the majority of localities, the locality name (suburb or town, for example) is sufficient to assign an SLA. However, some localities have the same name. For most of these, limited additional information such as the postcode or state can be used with the locality name to assign the SLA.
In addition, other localities cross one or more SLA boundaries and are referred to as split localities. For these, the more detailed information of the number and street of the establishment is used with the Streets Sub-index of the NLI to assign the SLA.
Origin:
National Health Data Committee
Australian Standard Geographical Classification (Australian Bureau of Statistics Catalogue No. 1216.0)