National location information Geospatial data for national insight
Explore our data and tools
Discover, analyse and download curated national datasets by location, data provider or theme. Explore trusted data from across government in a user-friendly online platform.
Search, view and use Australia’s national foundation geospatial data through trusted maps, platforms, portals and services.
Discover and access trusted elevation data from across Australia for planning, research, modelling, environmental management and decision-making.
Explore trusted, nationally consistent topographic maps of Australia, including current AUSTopo coverage, historical map series and topographic data.
See how Australia's landscapes have changed over time through more than 1.3 million historical aerial photographs held by Geoscience Australia.
Location information at work
See how national geospatial data supports Australian priorities, with examples and tools for your next project.
Planning and building the nation
Trusted location information helps governments, planners and industry design the infrastructure, services and communities that support Australia’s future.
Managing land, water and environment
Location information supports better understanding and management of Australia’s landscapes, waterways, coastlines and environmental systems.
Preparing for flood, fire and climate impacts
A strong national geospatial capability helps Australia understand risk, prepare for hazards and disasters, and respond to a changing climate.
Supporting field operations across Australia
From rescue to recreation and field operations, Geoscience Australia's trusted maps and geospatial data support services across the country.
We're connecting Australian capability
Most platforms collect data. The Digital Atlas of Australia connects it.
The Digital Atlas brings together hundreds of curated datasets from trusted sources, making them easier to find, access and use in one place.
- Trusted at the source — access data directly from data custodians for reliable, up-to-date information.
- Ready to connect — use APIs to integrate data into your own tools and workflows.
- Built for collaboration — connect information across systems and organisations to reduce duplication and make better use of Australia's geospatial capability.
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Learn about Australian geography and maps
Geoscience Australia is the nation’s trusted source of information on Australia’s Earth sciences.
Discover our country’s unique geographic features through facts, maps and accessible explanations. Which are Australia’s highest mountains? How large are Australia’s states and territories? Find the answers here.
Explore our Geography Knowledge Hub
Ready to explore the country? Learn how topographic maps are made, how to interpret and use them.
Navigate our Topographic Maps Knowledge Hub.