Definition
The unique identifier provided by the ABS for a feature within their Statistical Area 2 dataset, grouped by the year of capture (eg asgsMain.2016.sa2Id: “117031337” or asgsMain.2021.sa2Id: “117031644”).
Components
Data Element (this item)
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Data Element ConceptAddress: Statistical Area
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Object ClassAddress
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PropertyStatistical Area
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Value DomainStatistical area level 2 (SA2) code N(9)
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Statistical area level 2 (SA2) code N(9) ".| Description | SA3s are identified by 5-digit hierarchical codes. This comprises a 1-digit State or Territory identifier followed by a 2-digit SA4 identifier, unique within each State and Territory, and a 2-digit SA3 identifier, unique within each SA4. |
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| Data Type | NUMBERSTRING |
| Format | N(9) |
| Maximum character length | 9 |
Comments
A designated region describing location and contact details that represents a medium-sized area built from a number of Statistical areas level 1 (SA1s), as represented by a code. The aim is to represent a community that interacts together socially and economically.