Thematic Maps
Last updated:7 June 2023
A thematic map reflects a particular theme, for example political, cultural or agricultural features of an area. Symbols, pictures and colours are used to represent whatever is being mapped. Our range of thematic maps include:
Shows major passenger and freight lines, selected tourist railways, and metropolitan rail networks. Travelling times and distances, length of track, passenger loads, freight tonnage, and fabulous facts about Australia's rail network are also included.
Land Tenure
Vegetation
This map shows the extent of soil limitations across the country.
This 1:5 million scale map is a useful overview of Australia's geology displaying the major geological regions.
Australia's Maritime Zones
Aboriginal Australia