1216.0.15.001 - Australian Standard Geographical Classification (ASGC)

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The Australian Standard Geographical Classification (ASGC) is a hierarchical classification system of geographical areas and consists of a number of interrelated structures. It provides a common framework of statistical geography and enables the production of statistics which are comparable.

The ASGC 2005 has a date of effect of 1 July 2005.

The product 1216.0.15.001 ASGC 2005 Electronic Structures contains four comma delimited files showing the levels and hierarchy of those ASGC structures current for the edition: the Local Government Area Structure, the Main Structure, the Statistical District Structure and the Statistical Region Structure. It also has a metadata sheet showing the file format. The smallest level of geography for this edition is the Statistical Local Area (SLA).

Any inquiries regarding the Classification, can be made by contacting the Assistant Director, Area Classification, on telephone (02) 6252 5620, facsimile (02) 6252 8666, email geography@abs.gov.au or by writing to PO Box 10, Belconnen, ACT 2616.

This page last updated 13 July 2006

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Main Features About this Release	DESCRIPTION The Australian Standard Geographical Classification (ASGC) is a hierarchical classification system of geographical areas and consists of a number of interrelated structures. It provides a common framework of statistical geography and enables the production of statistics which are comparable. The ASGC 2005 has a date of effect of 1 July 2005. The product 1216.0.15.001 ASGC 2005 Electronic Structures contains four comma delimited files showing the levels and hierarchy of those ASGC structures current for the edition: the Local Government Area Structure, the Main Structure, the Statistical District Structure and the Statistical Region Structure. It also has a metadata sheet showing the file format. The smallest level of geography for this edition is the Statistical Local Area (SLA). Any inquiries regarding the Classification, can be made by contacting the Assistant Director, Area Classification, on telephone (02) 6252 5620, facsimile (02) 6252 8666, email geography@abs.gov.au or by writing to PO Box 10, Belconnen, ACT 2616. Document Selection These documents will be presented in a new window. This page last updated 13 July 2006

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