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National reporting indicators

Latest release
Census of Population and Housing: Census dictionary
Reference period
2021
Mnemonic Variable Release 
C3SPAttainment of certificate III or higher or working towards a non-school qualificationOctober 2022
EMFPEmployment flagOctober 2022
LFFPLabour force participation flagOctober 2022
SVFPLevel of workplace participation survey comparison flagOctober 2022
UEFPUnemployment flagOctober 2022
WTNSQPPeople with or working towards a non-school qualificationOctober 2022New
YR12C2PAttainment of year 12 or certificate II or higherOctober 2022
YR12C3PAttainment of year 12 or certificate III or higherOctober 2022

Supporting variables

Mnemonic Variable Variable TopicRelease 
AGEPAgePopulationJune 2022
EETPEngagement in employment, education and trainingEducation and trainingOctober 2022
HEAPLevel of highest educational attainmentEducation and trainingJune 2022
HOSDHousing suitabilityHousingJune 2022
INGPIndigenous statusAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoplesJune 2022
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