Definition
The geographical region represented by a Statistical area level 4 (SA4) code set in which a person or group of people usually reside.
Components
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Data Element ConceptPerson: Area of usual residence
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Object ClassPerson
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PropertyArea of usual residence
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Value DomainStatistical area level 4 (SA4) code NNN
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Statistical area level 4 (SA4) code NNN ".| Description | SA4s are identified by a 3-digit hierarchical code. This comprises a 1-digit State or Territory identifier, which precedes a 2-digit SA4 identifier, unique within each State and Territory. |
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| Data Type | NUMBERSTRING |
| Format | NNN |
| Maximum character length | 3 |
Comments
Statistical Areas Level 4 (SA4s) are specifically designed for the output of Labour Force Survey data and reflect labour markets within each State and Territory within the population limits imposed by the Labour Force Survey sample. Most SA4s have a population above 100,000 persons to provide sufficient sample size for Labour Force estimates. In regional areas, SA4s tend to have lower populations (100,000 to 300,000). In metropolitan areas, the SA4s tend to have larger populations (300,000 to 500,000). SA4s are aggregations of whole SA3s.