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Definition
The geographical location of an agency using a five-digit numerical code which indicates the Statistical Local Area (SLA) within the State or Territory of Australia.
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptService provider organisation—geographic location
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Object ClassService provider organisation
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PropertyGeographic location
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Value DomainGeographical location code (ASGC 2008) NNNNN
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Geographical location code (ASGC 2008) NNNNN ".Data Type | Number |
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Format | NNNNN |
Maximum character length | 5 |
Comments
Guide for use:
Details on which edition was used in a particular data set should be included in the documentation of metadata accompanying that data set. Coding to ASGC codes is preferably done using the ABS National Localities Index, to map actual address. In some data collections, a compromise has to be made and the ASGC code derived from suburb/town/locality and Postcode-Australian only. However, this solution results in some inaccuracy of information.
The accurate recording of the state or territory is essential.
Origin:
Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)