Community Code framework 111-16020000

The Community Code framework consists of community codes and reference data associated with Indigenous communities and non-Indigenous communities with an Indigenous population.

Community codes are unique four character codes assigned to each community. In most cases the four character code is the first four letters of the community name. The codes are automatically applied to customer records whenever a home, postal, temporary or term address located within an identified community area is added or updated.

The Community Codes database is part of the Reference Data Facility (RDF). This provides one source of information about communities - guaranteeing data quality, consistency, and accuracy.

Community details available include:

• alternate names and pronunciations
• demographic and locality details including Local Government Areas, shires, electorates and population counts
• Service Delivery Network information, for example Agents, Service Centres and Area information
• government programmes, initiatives and measures
• income management details
• access and facilities, including permit requirements and seasonal considerations, and
• servicing and management, including travel, distances, accommodation and community contacts

The Community Code framework accurately identifies approximately 1600 Indigenous communities across Australia, including major and minor communities, homelands, stations, and town camps. Over 1900 non-Indigenous communities are also identified, including towns, suburbs, and regional centres with an Indigenous population.

More than 60,000 customers are residing in Indigenous communities across Australia and over 425,000 customers are residing in non-Indigenous communities.