Statistical geography

Volume 1 is a classification system, designed and maintained by the ABS, which divides Australia into geographical areas for the purpose of collecting and disseminating statistics. This edition of ASGC provides details of the geographical areas used for the dissemination of data from the 1996 Census of Population and Housing. Volume 2 lists the names, codes and explanatory notes for the geographic areas that are specific to the 1996 Census of Population and Housing, including state and commonwealth electoral divisions, postal areas, state suburbs and indigenous geography.