Overview

Mesh Blocks are the smallest geography in the new ASGS and will contain approximately 30-60 dwellings. Due to potential privacy implications, only three data variables are released for Mesh Blocks:

• Land Use Indicator
• Population
• Household Counts

Mesh Blocks and Land Use Classification

Example: Sydney themed using Land Use classification for each Mesh Block:

Pros

• Aggregate cleanly to SA1s
  Aim: 30 - 60 dwellings
• Improved granularity
  347,627 in 2011 versus 314,369 in 2006
• Land Use classification continued
  Each region has a classification assigned including: water, parkland, residential, industrial, commercial, education, hospital/medical, agricultural, transport and other

Cons

• Adjustments required if previously using the old version

More information about Mesh Blocks

For a detailed description of Mesh Blocks, please view the Mesh Block page on the ABS website.