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Definition

The geographical region represented by a Statistical area level 4 (SA4) code set in which an organisation or agency is located.

Components

Data Element (this item)

Representation

This representation is based on the value domain for this data element, more information is available at " Statistical area level 4 (SA4) code NNN ".
Description

SA4s are identified by a 3-digit hierarchical code. This comprises a 1-digit State or Territory identifier, which precedes a 2-digit SA4 identifier, unique within each State and Territory.

Data Type NUMBERSTRING
Format NNN
Maximum character length 3

Comments

A SA4 is identified by a 3-digit hierarchical code. This comprises a 1-digit State and Territory identifier, which precedes a 2-digit SA4 identifier, which is unique within each State and Territory.

For example: 

State/territory SA4
N NN

Origin

Health Data Standard Committee

National Community Services Data Committee

References

AS4846 Health Care Provider Identification, 2004, Sydney: Standards Australia

AS5017 Health Care Client Identification, 2002, Sydney: Standards Australia

In AS4846 and AS5017 alternative codes are presented. Refer to the current standard for more details.

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Relation Count
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