Definition
The geographical region represented by a Statistical area level 3 (SA3) code set in which a person or group of people usually reside.
Components
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Data Element ConceptPerson: Area of usual residence
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Object ClassPerson
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PropertyArea of usual residence
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Value DomainStatistical area level 3 (SA3) code N(5)
Representation
This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Statistical area level 3 (SA3) code N(5) ".| 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(5) |
| Maximum character length | 5 |
Comments
Statistical Areas Level 3 (SA3s) are designed for the output of regional data. SA3s create a standard framework for the analysis of ABS data at the regional level through clustering groups of SA2s that have similar regional characteristics, administrative boundaries or labour markets. SA3s generally have populations between 30,000 and 130,000 persons. They are often the functional areas of regional towns and cities with a population in excess of 20,000, or clusters of related suburbs around urban commercial and transport hubs within the major urban areas. SA3s are aggregations of whole SA2s.