Definition
A code set representing the smallest unit for the release of Census data.
Representation
| Data Type | CharacterString |
|---|---|
| Format | N(11) |
| Maximum character length | 11 |
| Representation Class | Code |
Comments
There are approximately 55,000 SA1s. In aggregate, they cover the whole of Australia without gaps or overlaps.
Origin
1270.0.55.001 - Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS): Volume 1 - Main Structure and Greater Capital City Statistical Areas, July 2016 http://www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/abs@.nsf/DetailsPage/ 1270.0.55.001July%202016?OpenDocument
Custom Fields
Guide for Use
SA1s are identified by an 11-digit fully hierarchical code. The SA1 identifier is a 2-digit code, assigned within an SA2. An SA1 code is only unique within a state/territory when it is preceded by the state/territory identifier.
Related content
| Relation | Count |
|---|---|
| Data Elements implementing this Value Domain | 1 |