Statistical Boundaries
This Q150 Statistical Story focuses on the early beginnings of statistical boundaries and includes modern-day attempts to streamline and simplify the ‘building blocks’ used to determine statistical boundaries. With the development of computer technology and geospatial positioning capabilities, finer levels of detailed data can now be produced and analysed. The ABS has developed an innovation – mesh blocks – which was trialled in the 2006 Census and will be used for the 2011 Census. Mesh blocks allow data to be reconfigured into comparative geographical boundaries, whether they are agency administrative areas, census areas, local government, community or indeed any other geographically enabled data set. In 1861, the Registrar-General, F. O. Darvall, commented on how useful a map would be that could show a census district. Today, mesh blocks are now available that show a small unit of geography and cover areas with only 40-60 households.
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Last reviewed: Oct 19, 2009, Last modified: Oct 15, 2009
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