Definition
The Australian Statistical Geography Standard code set representing the Local Government Area to which a geographical location belongs, 2021 edition.
Representation
| Description | Please see the ABS ASGS webpage for further information regarding the coding structure and permissible values for this code set. |
|---|---|
| Data Type | String |
| Format | XXXXX |
| Maximum character length | 5 |
Comments
Local Government Areas are an ABS Mesh Block approximation of gazetted local government boundaries as defined by each state and territory. ABS approximations of administrative boundaries do not match official legal boundaries and should only be used for statistical purposes.
Related content
| Relation | Count |
|---|---|
| Data Elements implementing this Value Domain | 1 |