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Previous versions of the Geoscape Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF)

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However, an important restriction relating to the use of the open G-NAF for the sending of mail has been added. \r\nThe open G-NAF data must not be used form the generation of an address or a compilation or address for the sending of mail unless the user has verified that each address to be used for the sending of mail is capable of receiving mail by reference to a secondary source of information. Further information on this use restriction is available here.Fact Sheet - Open G-NAF Use Restriction - NOV 2024 - Geoscape GNAF - GDA94 - GDA94NOV 2024 - Geoscape GNAF - GDA2020 - GDA2020AUG 2024 - Geoscape GNAF - GDA94 - GDA94AUG 2024 - Geoscape GNAF - GDA2020 - GDA2020MAY 2024 - Geoscape G-NAF - GDA94 - GDA94MAY 2024 - Geoscape G-NAF - GDA2020 - GDA2020FEB 2024 - Geoscape G-NAF - GDA94 - GDA94FEB 2024 - Geoscape G-NAF - GDA2020 - GDA2020Nov 2023 - Geoscape G-NAF - GDA94 - GDA94Nov 2023 - Geoscape G-NAF - GDA2020 - GDA2020Aug 2023 - Geoscape G-NAF - GDA94 - GDA94Aug 2023 - Geoscape G-NAF - GDA2020 - GDA2020May 2023 - Geoscape G-NAF - GDA94 - GDA94May 2023 - Geoscape G-NAF - GDA2020 - GDA2020Feb 2023 - Geoscape G-NAF - GDA94 - GDA94Feb 2023 - Geoscape G-NAF - GDA2020 - GDA2020Nov 2022 - Geoscape Geocoded National Address File - GDA94Nov 2022 - Geoscape Geocoded National Address File - GDA2020Aug 2022 - Geoscape Geocoded National Address File - GDA94Aug 2022 - Geoscape Geocoded National Address File - GDA2020May 2022 - Geoscape Geocoded National Address File - GDA94May 2022 - Geoscape Geocoded National Address File - GDA2020February 2022 - Geoscape Geocoded National Address File - GDA94February 2022 - Geoscape Geocoded National Address File - GDA2020 - GDA2020November 2021 - Geoscape Geocoded National Address File - GDA94November 2021 - Geoscape Geocoded National Address File - GDA2020 - GDA2020August 2021 - Geoscape Geocoded National Address File - August 2021 - Geoscape Geocoded National Address File - GDA2020 - GDA2020May 2021 Geoscape Geocoded National Address File - May 2021 - Geoscape G-NAF - GDA2020 - GDA2020February 2021 Geoscape Geocoded National Address File - February 2021 Geoscape Geocoded National Address File GDA2020 - GDA2020November 2020 - Geoscape Geocoded National Address File - November 2020 - Geoscape Geocoded National Address File - GDA2020 - GDA2020August 2020 - PSMA Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) - August 2020 - PSMA Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) - GDA2020 - GDA2020May 2020 - PSMA Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) - GDA2020 - May 2020 - PSMA Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF)(ZIP) - February 2020 - PSMA Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF)(ZIP) - February 2020 - PSMA Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) - GDA2020 - November 2019 - PSMA Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) - November 2019 - PSMA Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) - GDA2020 - August 2019 - PSMA Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) - May 2019 - PSMA Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) - Februrary 2019 - PSMA Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) - November 2018 - PSMA Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) - August 2018 - PSMA Geocoded National Address File (GNAF) - May 2018 - PSMA Geocoded National Address File (GNAF) - February 2018 - PSMA Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) - November 2017 - PSMA Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF) - August 2017 – PSMA Geocoded National Address File (GNAF) - May 2017 – PSMA Geocoded National Address File (GNAF) - February 2017 – PSMA Geocoded National Address File (GNAF) - November 2016 – PSMA Geocoded National Address File (GNAF) - August 2016 – PSMA Geocoded National Address File (GNAF) - May 2016 – PSMA Geocoded National Address File (GNAF) - February 2016 – PSMA Geocoded National Address File (GNAF) - **Please note this dataset is an archived version of the Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF). For the latest version of the G-NAF please go to this url: https://data.gov.au/dataset/ds-dga-19432f89-dc3a-4ef3-b943-5326ef1dbecc/details?q=gnaf**\r\n\r\n-------------------------------------\r\n\r\nGeoscape G-NAF is Australia’s authoritative, geocoded address file. It is built and maintained by [Geoscape Australia](https://geoscape.com.au/) using authoritative government data. Further information about contributors to G-NAF is available [here](https://geoscape.com.au/legal/data-copyright-and-disclaimer/).\r\n\r\nG-NAF is one of the most ubiquitous and powerful spatial datasets. It contains more than 15 million Australian physical address records. The records include geocodes, which are latitude and longitude map coordinates. G-NAF does not contain personal information or details relating to individuals.\r\n\r\nUpdated versions of G-NAF are published on a quarterly basis.\r\n\r\nUsers have the option to download datasets with feature coordinates referencing either GDA94 or GDA2020 datums.\r\n\r\n**Changes in the November 2024 release**\r\n\r\n* Nationally, the Nov 2024 update of G-NAF shows a decrease of 39,230 addresses overall (-0.25%). The total number of addresses in G-NAF now stands at 15,659,449 of which 14,824,922 or 94.67% are principal.\r\n\r\n* In the November 2024 release 84,200 addresses have been retired. The retired addresses are either historical addresses that have been replaced by other addresses or “infill” addresses.\r\n\r\n* In the November 2024 release of G-NAF, there have been some changes to the localities in New South Wales and the Northern Territory. In New South Wales, the locality of BLUE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK has been retired and replaced by 13 new localities along with amendments to adjoining locality boundaries. In the Northern Territory, the localities of BESWICK and PIGEON HOLE have been replaced with WUGULARR and NITJPURRU respectively.\r\n\r\n* There have been updates to the GNAF_PROPERTY ID in New South Wales and Western Australia. 960,000 updates have been made in New South Wales and 20,000 updates in Western Australia.\r\n\r\n* Geoscape has moved product descriptions, guides and reports online to https://docs.geoscape.com.au.\r\n\r\nFurther information on G-NAF, including FAQs on the data, is available [here](https://geoscape.com.au/data/g-naf) or through Geoscape Australia’s network of [partners](https://geoscape.com.au/partners/). They provide a range of commercial products based on G-NAF, including software solutions, consultancy and support.\r\n\r\nNote: On 1 October 2020, PSMA Australia Limited began trading as Geoscape Australia.\r\n\r\n##License Information\r\n\r\n[Use of the G-NAF downloaded from data.gov.au is subject to the End User Licence Agreement (EULA)](https://data.gov.au/dataset/ds-dga-19432f89-dc3a-4ef3-b943-5326ef1dbecc/distribution/dist-dga-09f74802-08b1-4214-a6ea-3591b2753d30/details?q=)\r\n\r\nThe EULA terms are based on the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license (CC BY 4.0). However, an important restriction relating to the use of the open G-NAF for the sending of mail has been added. \r\n\r\nThe open G-NAF data must not be used for the generation of an address or the compilation of an address for the sending of mail unless the user has verified that each address to be used for the sending of mail is capable of receiving mail by reference to a secondary source of information. Further information on this use restriction [is available here](https://data.gov.au/dataset/ds-dga-19432f89-dc3a-4ef3-b943-5326ef1dbecc/distribution/dist-dga-9a8f6baa-f790-49a0-84b1-3cb39a6a1b88/details?q=gnaf).\r\n\r\nEnd users must only use the data in ways that are consistent with the [Australian Privacy Principles](https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy-law/privacy-act/australian-privacy-principles) issued under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).\r\n\r\n**Users must also note the following attribution requirements:**\r\n\r\n_Preferred attribution for the Licensed Material:_\r\n\r\n> _G-NAF © [Geoscape Australia](https://geoscape.com.au/legal/data-copyright-and-disclaimer/) licensed by the Commonwealth of Australia under the _[_Open Geo-coded National Address File (G-NAF) End User Licence Agreement_](https://data.gov.au/dataset/ds-dga-19432f89-dc3a-4ef3-b943-5326ef1dbecc/distribution/dist-dga-09f74802-08b1-4214-a6ea-3591b2753d30/details?q=gnaf).\r\n\r\n_Preferred attribution for Adapted Material:_\r\n\r\n> _Incorporates or developed using G-NAF © [Geoscape Australia](https://geoscape.com.au/legal/data-copyright-and-disclaimer/) licensed by the Commonwealth of Australia under the_ [_Open Geo-coded National Address File (G-NAF) End User Licence Agreement_](https://data.gov.au/dataset/ds-dga-19432f89-dc3a-4ef3-b943-5326ef1dbecc/distribution/dist-dga-09f74802-08b1-4214-a6ea-3591b2753d30/details?q=gnaf).\r\n\r\n# What to Expect When You Download G-NAF\r\n\r\nG-NAF is a complex and large dataset (approximately 5GB unpacked), consisting of multiple tables that will need to be joined prior to use. The dataset is primarily designed for application developers and large-scale spatial integration. Users are advised to read the [technical documentation](https://geoscape.com.au/documentation/), including product change notices and the individual product descriptions before downloading and using the product. [A quick reference guide on unpacking the G-NAF is also available.](https://geoscape.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Unpacking-GNAF-.pdf)\r\n&rft.creator=Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR)&rft.date=2025&rft.coverage=112.0,-44.0 154.0,-44.0 154.0,-9.0 112.0,-9.0 112.0,-44.0&rft.coverage=112.0,-44.0 154.0,-44.0 154.0,-9.0 112.0,-9.0 112.0,-44.0&rft_rights=Other (Open)&rft_subject=Location&rft_subject=Transportation&rft_subject=address&rft_subject=archive&rft_subject=g-naf&rft_subject=geocoded&rft_subject=gnaf&rft_subject=national address file&rft_subject=psma&rft_subject=spatial&rft.type=dataset&rft.language=English Access the data
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**Please note this dataset is an archived version of the Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF). For the latest version of the G-NAF please go to this url: https://data.gov.au/dataset/ds-dga-19432f89-dc3a-4ef3-b943-5326ef1dbecc/details?q=gnaf**

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Geoscape G-NAF is Australia’s authoritative, geocoded address file. It is built and maintained by [Geoscape Australia](https://geoscape.com.au/) using authoritative government data. Further information about contributors to G-NAF is available [here](https://geoscape.com.au/legal/data-copyright-and-disclaimer/).

G-NAF is one of the most ubiquitous and powerful spatial datasets. It contains more than 15 million Australian physical address records. The records include geocodes, which are latitude and longitude map coordinates. G-NAF does not contain personal information or details relating to individuals.

Updated versions of G-NAF are published on a quarterly basis.

Users have the option to download datasets with feature coordinates referencing either GDA94 or GDA2020 datums.

**Changes in the November 2024 release**

* Nationally, the Nov 2024 update of G-NAF shows a decrease of 39,230 addresses overall (-0.25%). The total number of addresses in G-NAF now stands at 15,659,449 of which 14,824,922 or 94.67% are principal.

* In the November 2024 release 84,200 addresses have been retired. The retired addresses are either historical addresses that have been replaced by other addresses or “infill” addresses.

* In the November 2024 release of G-NAF, there have been some changes to the localities in New South Wales and the Northern Territory. In New South Wales, the locality of BLUE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK has been retired and replaced by 13 new localities along with amendments to adjoining locality boundaries. In the Northern Territory, the localities of BESWICK and PIGEON HOLE have been replaced with WUGULARR and NITJPURRU respectively.

* There have been updates to the GNAF_PROPERTY ID in New South Wales and Western Australia. 960,000 updates have been made in New South Wales and 20,000 updates in Western Australia.

* Geoscape has moved product descriptions, guides and reports online to https://docs.geoscape.com.au.

Further information on G-NAF, including FAQs on the data, is available [here](https://geoscape.com.au/data/g-naf) or through Geoscape Australia’s network of [partners](https://geoscape.com.au/partners/). They provide a range of commercial products based on G-NAF, including software solutions, consultancy and support.

Note: On 1 October 2020, PSMA Australia Limited began trading as Geoscape Australia.

##License Information

[Use of the G-NAF downloaded from data.gov.au is subject to the End User Licence Agreement (EULA)](https://data.gov.au/dataset/ds-dga-19432f89-dc3a-4ef3-b943-5326ef1dbecc/distribution/dist-dga-09f74802-08b1-4214-a6ea-3591b2753d30/details?q=)

The EULA terms are based on the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license (CC BY 4.0). However, an important restriction relating to the use of the open G-NAF for the sending of mail has been added.

The open G-NAF data must not be used for the generation of an address or the compilation of an address for the sending of mail unless the user has verified that each address to be used for the sending of mail is capable of receiving mail by reference to a secondary source of information. Further information on this use restriction [is available here](https://data.gov.au/dataset/ds-dga-19432f89-dc3a-4ef3-b943-5326ef1dbecc/distribution/dist-dga-9a8f6baa-f790-49a0-84b1-3cb39a6a1b88/details?q=gnaf).

End users must only use the data in ways that are consistent with the [Australian Privacy Principles](https://www.oaic.gov.au/privacy-law/privacy-act/australian-privacy-principles) issued under the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

**Users must also note the following attribution requirements:**

_Preferred attribution for the Licensed Material:_

> _G-NAF © [Geoscape Australia](https://geoscape.com.au/legal/data-copyright-and-disclaimer/) licensed by the Commonwealth of Australia under the _[_Open Geo-coded National Address File (G-NAF) End User Licence Agreement_](https://data.gov.au/dataset/ds-dga-19432f89-dc3a-4ef3-b943-5326ef1dbecc/distribution/dist-dga-09f74802-08b1-4214-a6ea-3591b2753d30/details?q=gnaf).

_Preferred attribution for Adapted Material:_

> _Incorporates or developed using G-NAF © [Geoscape Australia](https://geoscape.com.au/legal/data-copyright-and-disclaimer/) licensed by the Commonwealth of Australia under the_ [_Open Geo-coded National Address File (G-NAF) End User Licence Agreement_](https://data.gov.au/dataset/ds-dga-19432f89-dc3a-4ef3-b943-5326ef1dbecc/distribution/dist-dga-09f74802-08b1-4214-a6ea-3591b2753d30/details?q=gnaf).

# What to Expect When You Download G-NAF

G-NAF is a complex and large dataset (approximately 5GB unpacked), consisting of multiple tables that will need to be joined prior to use. The dataset is primarily designed for application developers and large-scale spatial integration. Users are advised to read the [technical documentation](https://geoscape.com.au/documentation/), including product change notices and the individual product descriptions before downloading and using the product. [A quick reference guide on unpacking the G-NAF is also available.](https://geoscape.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Unpacking-GNAF-.pdf)

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End User Licence Agreement - Use of the G-NAF downloaded from data.gov.au is subject to this End User Licence Agreement (EULA)\r\n\r\nThe EULA terms are based on the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license (CC BY 4.0). However, an important restriction relating to the use of the open G-NAF for the sending of mail has been added. \r\nThe open G-NAF data must not be used form the generation of an address or a compilation or address for the sending of mail unless the user has verified that each address to be used for the sending of mail is capable of receiving mail by reference to a secondary source of information. Further information on this use restriction is available here.
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