Description
A code which uniquely identifies the State/Territory or other area in which the student/applicant has their postal address.
Details
| Version: | 5.0 |
|---|---|
| First year: | 2014 |
| Last year: | 2014 |
| Field name: | POSTAL ADDRESS STATE CODE |
| Element name: | Postal address - state code |
Code format:
| Data Type: | Alphanumeric |
|---|---|
| Units: | Code (alphanumeric), left justified, with trailing spaces if needed |
| Width: | 3 |
Classification
| CODE | MEANING |
|---|---|
| NSW | New South Wales |
| VIC | Victoria |
| QLD | Queensland |
| WAb | Western Australia |
| SAb | South Australia |
| TAS | Tasmania |
| NTb | Northern Territory |
| ACT | Australian Capital Territory |
| AAT | Australian Antarctic Territories |
Coding notes
All Collections
b = space.
If postal address of student/applicant is an overseas country, the field is to be bbb (3 spaces).
Codes need to be entered in UPPER CASE.
Applications and Offers Data Collection only:
The code should reflect the applicant’s residential address (not postal address).
HEPs / TACs - data is required for applications with an Australian address in all submissions.
For TACs refer to TAC Data Elements Map for more information.
Please refer to the Glossary for further information about terminology used in this document.
Input files
Higher Education Student:
- Commonwealth Assisted Students (DU)
- Commonwealth Higher Education Student Support Number (CHESSN)
- Commonwealth Scholarships (CS)
University Applications and Offers:
- Application Details (AD)
VET FEE-HELP:
- VET Commonwealth Assisted Students (VDU)
- VET Commonwealth Higher Education Student Support Number (CHESSN)
Change History
Details of all versions of this data element can be found on its supporting information page.
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