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Address—road suffix, street suffix code A[A]

Definition

The abbreviation used to represent a road or thoroughfare applicable to the address site or complex, as represented by a code.

Components

Data Element (this item)
Address—road suffix, street suffix code A[A]

Representation

This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Street suffix code A[A] ".
Data Type String
Format A[A]
Maximum character length 2
Values
Value Meaning Start Date End Date
Permissible Values CN Central
E East
EX Extension
LR Lower
N North
NE North East
NW North West
S South
SE South East
SW South West
UP Upper
W West

Comments

Guide for use:

The recommended code description is the list of standard Road suffix abbreviations in AS/NZS 4819.

For postal purposes the abbreviated Road code should be used.

Usage Example:

BROWNS ROAD WEST
In this case the Road name is BROWNS, the Road type is RD and the Road suffix is W

This data element is one of a number of items that can be used to create a primary address, as recommended by the AS 4590-2006 Interchange of client information standard. Components of the primary address are:

  • Address site (or Primary complex) name
  • Address number or number range
  • Road name (name/type/suffix)
  • Locality
  • State/Territory
  • Postcode (optional)
  • Country (if applicable).

Origin:
Standards Australia 2006. AS 4590—2006 Interchange of client information. Sydney: Standards Australia.

References


This content Based on Australian Institute of Health and Welfare material. Attribution provided as required under the AIHW CC-BY licence.

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