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Definition

The geographical region represented by a Mesh Block (MB) code set in which a person or group of people usually reside.

Components

Data Element (this item)

Representation

This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Mesh Block (MB) code N(11) ".
Description

The 11-digit Mesh Block code comprises: State and Territory identifier (1 digit), and a Mesh Block identifier (10 digits).

Data Type NUMBERSTRING
Format N(11)
Maximum character length 11

Comments

Mesh Blocks are the building blocks for the larger regions of the ASGS. All other statistical areas or regions are built up from or, approximated by whole Mesh Blocks.

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Input in Derivations 0
Output in Derivations 0
Inclusion in Data Set Specifications 0
Inclusion in Data Distributions 4
As a numerator in an Indicator 0
As a denominator in an Indicator 0
As a disaggregation in an Indicator 0