5108 Karen
Final ASCCEG record in the main hierarchy. Use this page when you need the terminal four-digit cultural and ethnic group code.
Classification path for Karen
ASCCEG places Karen within the narrow group Mainland South-East Asian. This path preserves the official relationship between the broad ancestry category and the final detailed group code.
| ASCCEG level | Code | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| Broad group | 5 | South-East Asian |
| Narrow group | 51 | Mainland South-East Asian |
| Detailed group | 5108 | Karen |
When to use the detailed group
Use 5108 only when the source response supports the specific label Karen. If the response identifies only Mainland South-East Asian, review the full set of detailed groups in that narrow group and do not infer a more specific identity.
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About this detailed group code
Detailed group pages are the end point of the main ASCCEG hierarchy. They are used when the cultural or ethnic label has been identified precisely enough for final coding.
If the source response is still broad or ambiguous, step back to the narrow group or broad group pages before settling on the final code.
Detailed group facts
- Code
- 5108
- Broad group
- 5 South-East Asian
- Narrow group
- 51 Mainland South-East Asian
Compliance risk score
2 of 2 factors passing
In this section
Frequently asked questions
What is ASCCEG code 5108?
Karen is a four-digit detailed cultural and ethnic group record in ASCCEG 2025. It is the terminal classification code in the main hierarchy.
Where would this code be used?
ASCCEG codes are used in ABS ancestry and ethnicity coding, census work and administrative collections that require a standard group reference.
Should I use a broader parent code instead?
Only if the response is not specific enough for the detailed group. If the cultural or ethnic group is known, the four-digit end code is usually the best match.
Source and trust
- Official ASCCEG source
- ABS ASCCEG 2025
- Last reviewed
- 2026-04-18
This page is based on the official ASCCEG structure workbook. Use the ABS release when a formal classification decision is required.
Please verify critical classification decisions with the official authority before using them for tax, payroll, licensing, immigration or compliance work.