Applicability: Person
Type: Derived variable
Overview
The dependent child age variable has three classifications that can be used when analysing Census 2021 data.
When data are sorted, we group categories about the same topic together into a variable. A group of categories is called a “classification.” There can be more than one classification about the same topic and each one is different. You should choose the one that is the most suitable for your research and analysis.
Dependent child age classification 6a
Mnemonic: dependent_child_age_6a
Total number of categories: 6
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aged 0 to 2 years |
| 2 | Aged 3 to 4 years |
| 3 | Aged 5 to 11 years |
| 4 | Aged 12 to 15 years |
| 5 | Aged 16 to 18 years |
| -8 | Does not apply* |
*Students and schoolchildren living away during term-time, children in communal establishments, and people who are not dependent children.
Dependent child age classification 4a
Mnemonic: dependent_child_age_4a
Total number of categories: 4
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aged 0 to 2 years |
| 2 | Aged 3 to 11 years |
| 3 | Aged 12 to 18 years |
| -8 | Does not apply* |
*Students and schoolchildren living away during term-time, children in communal establishments, and people who are not dependent children.
Dependent child age classification 3a
Mnemonic: dependent_child_age_3a
Total number of categories: 3
| Code | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aged 0 to 9 years |
| 2 | Aged 10 to 18 years |
| -8 | Does not apply* |
*Students and schoolchildren living away during term-time, children in communal establishments, and people who are not dependent children.