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Definition

The Australian Statistical Geography Standard code set representing the Commonwealth Electoral Division to which a geographical location belongs, 2022 edition.

Representation

Data Type Number
Format N(3)
Maximum character length 3

Comments

The ASGS Commonwealth Electoral Divisions are an ABS approximation of Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) electoral division boundaries. The number of electors in a division is calculated based on a formula, and divisions are prescribed for the purpose of returning one member to the House of Representatives, the Lower House of the Parliament of Australia.

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Data Elements implementing this Value Domain 1