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Statistical area level 3 (SA3) code (ASGS 2011) NNNNN

Definition

A code set representing a standardised regional breakup of Australia. The aim of Statistical areas level 3 (SA3s) is to create a standard framework for the analysis of ABS data at the regional level through clustering groups of Statistical areas level 2 (SA2s) that have similar regional characteristics.

Representation

Data Type String
Format NNNNN
Maximum character length 5

Comments

Guide for use:

SA3 coding structure:

An SA3 is identified by a 5-digit hierarchical code. This comprises a 1-digit state/territory identifier followed by a 2-digit SA4 identifier, unique within each state/territory, and a 2-digit SA3 identifier, unique within each SA4.

For example:

State/territory SA4 SA3
N NN NN

Origin:
1270.0.55.001 - Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS): Volume 1 - Main Structure and Greater Capital City Statistical Areas, July 2011 http://www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/abs@.nsf/DetailsPage/
1270.0.55.001July%202011?OpenDocument

Comments:
SA3s are built from whole SA2s. Whole SA3s aggregate directly to SA4s in the Main Structure. SA3s do not cross state/territory borders. There are 333 SA3 spatial units. In aggregate, they cover the whole of Australia without gaps or overlaps.

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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