2011 workplace-based area classification

Contains all outputs associated with the Classification of Workplace Zones (COWZ).

  • About the area classifications

    Information and frequently asked questions about the 2011 area classifications.

  • Datasets

    Access to downloadable files or external links to data forming the 2011 area classifications, including 2011 Census data, cluster membership and distance from centroids.

  • Pen portraits and radial plots

    Pen portraits describe the clusters that make up the 2011 area classifications. They provide an informal view of the characteristics of each Supergroup and Group.

  • Methodology and variables

    Details of the methodology and 2011 Census variables used for the 2011 area classifications.

Area classifications group together geographic areas according to important characteristics common to the population in that grouping. These groupings are called clusters and are derived using census data. The area classifications are hierarchical classifications, consisting of two tiers: Supergroups and Groups.