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Database Specific Abstract AbstractEstimated Resident Population (ERP) is the official measure of the Australian population. ERP for sub-state regions (including SA2s and LGAs) is published annually, with a reference date of 30 June. Total population estimates for sub-state regions are available approximately nine months after the reference date while age-sex breakdowns are available about 13 months after the reference date.
Source Source Contact person/organisation Contact person/organisationFor further information about these and related statistics, contact the National Information and Referral Service on 1300 135 070.
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Data source(s) used Data source(s) usedSince 2016, total sub-state population estimates and age-sex breakdowns have been compiled using Census data, birth and death registrations and modelled estimates of regional internal and overseas migration. Further information on these data sources is contained in the Explanatory Notes of Regional Population Growth, Australia (cat. no. 3218.0). Prior to 2016, total population estimates were modelled out from the Census using population indicator data, and then broken down by age and sex using birth and death registrations, and synthetic estimates of migration based on the previous Census.
Data Characteristics Data Characteristics Date last updated Date last updated28-Sep-18
Other data characteristics Other data characteristicsData is final for 2001 to 2016 and preliminary for 2017.
Periodicity PeriodicityAnnual
Reference period Reference period30 June 2001 - 30 June 2017
Unit of measure used Unit of measure usedPersons
Population & Scope Population & Scope Geographic coverage Geographic coverageThis dataset contains data for Local Government Areas (LGAs) according to the 2017 edition of the Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS2017). For more information, see the link below:
Population coverage Population coverageERP includes all usual residents of Australia.
Statistical population Statistical populationFor more information about the scope and coverage of this collection, please see the Explanatory Notes:
Concepts & Classifications Concepts & Classifications Classification(s) used Classification(s) usedThis dataset presents data according to the 2017 edition of the Australian Statistical Geography Standard - Non ABS Structures (ASGS2017). For more information, see the link below:
Key statistical concept Key statistical conceptEstimated Resident Population (ERP) is the official measure of the Australian population, based on the concept of usual residence. It refers to all people, regardless of nationality, citizenship or legal status, who usually live in Australia, with the exception of foreign diplomatic personnel and their families. It includes usual residents who are overseas for less than 12 months over a 16-month period. It excludes those who are in Australia for less than 12 months over a 16-month period.
Other Aspects Other AspectsEstimated Resident Population (ERP) is the official measure of the Australian population. ERP for sub-state regions (including SA2s and LGAs) is published annually, with a reference date of 30 June. Total population estimates for sub-state regions are available approximately nine months after the reference date while age-sex breakdowns are available about 13 months after the reference date.
For further information about these and related statistics, contact the National Information and Referral Service on 1300 135 070.
Since 2016, total sub-state population estimates and age-sex breakdowns have been compiled using Census data, birth and death registrations and modelled estimates of regional internal and overseas migration. Further information on these data sources is contained in the Explanatory Notes of Regional Population Growth, Australia (cat. no. 3218.0). Prior to 2016, total population estimates were modelled out from the Census using population indicator data, and then broken down by age and sex using birth and death registrations, and synthetic estimates of migration based on the previous Census.
See Explanatory Notes:
Persons
Annual
30 June 2001 - 30 June 2017
28-Sep-18
Data is final for 2001 to 2016 and preliminary for 2017.
For more information about the scope and coverage of this collection, please see the Explanatory Notes:
This dataset contains data for Local Government Areas (LGAs) according to the 2017 edition of the Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS2017). For more information, see the link below:
ERP includes all usual residents of Australia.
Estimated Resident Population (ERP) is the official measure of the Australian population, based on the concept of usual residence. It refers to all people, regardless of nationality, citizenship or legal status, who usually live in Australia, with the exception of foreign diplomatic personnel and their families. It includes usual residents who are overseas for less than 12 months over a 16-month period. It excludes those who are in Australia for less than 12 months over a 16-month period.
This dataset presents data according to the 2017 edition of the Australian Statistical Geography Standard - Non ABS Structures (ASGS2017). For more information, see the link below:
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