Database Specific
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.
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.
Source metadata Source metadataSee Explanatory Notes.
Data source(s) used Data source(s) usedCompiled using Census data, mathematical models and a range of indicator data. Current indicators include building approvals, Medicare enrolments (provided by the Department of Human Services) and electoral enrolments (provided by the Australian Electoral Commission).
Data Characteristics Data Characteristics Date last updated Date last updated03-Apr-14
Other data characteristics Other data characteristicsData is final for 1991 to 2011, revised for 2012 and preliminary for 2013.
Periodicity PeriodicityAnnual
Reference period Reference period30 June 1991 - 30 June 2013
Unit of measure used Unit of measure usedPersons
Population & Scope Population & Scope Geographic coverage Geographic coverageThis dataset contains data for Statistical Area Levels 2-4, Greater Capital City Statistical Areas, and States and Territories according to the 2011 edition of the Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS2011). For more information on the ASGS2011 classification, 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 main structure of the 2011 edition of the Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS2011). For more information, see Volume 1 of the ASGS publication online.
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 or citizenship, 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 and excludes overseas visitors who are in Australian for less than 12 months.
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.
For further information about these and related statistics, contact the National Information and Referral Service on 1300 135 070.
Compiled using Census data, mathematical models and a range of indicator data. Current indicators include building approvals, Medicare enrolments (provided by the Department of Human Services) and electoral enrolments (provided by the Australian Electoral Commission).
See Explanatory Notes.
Persons
Annual
30 June 1991 - 30 June 2013
03-Apr-14
Data is final for 1991 to 2011, revised for 2012 and preliminary for 2013.
For more information about the scope and coverage of this collection, please see the Explanatory Notes.
This dataset contains data for Statistical Area Levels 2-4, Greater Capital City Statistical Areas, and States and Territories according to the 2011 edition of the Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS2011). For more information on the ASGS2011 classification, 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 or citizenship, 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 and excludes overseas visitors who are in Australian for less than 12 months.
This dataset presents data according to the main structure of the 2011 edition of the Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS2011). For more information, see Volume 1 of the ASGS publication online.
Please refer to the quality declaration.