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

**Please note  this dataset is an archived version of the Geocoded National Address File (G-NAF).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/data/dataset/geocoded-national-address-file-g-naf**

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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 February 2026 release**

* Nationally, the February 2026 update of G-NAF shows an increase of 32,711 addresses overall (0.21%). The total number of addresses in G-NAF now stands at 15,860,127 of which 15,015,573 or 94.67% are principal.

* There is one new locality for the February 2026 Release of G-NAF, the locality of Asche in the Northern Territory. 

* 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/data/dataset/geoscape-geocoded-national-address-file-g-naf-previous-versions/resource/0102be65-3781-42d9-9458-fdaf7170efed)

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/data/dataset/geocoded-national-address-file-g-naf/resource/9a8f6baa-f790-49a0-84b1-3cb39a6a1b88).

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/data/dataset/geoscape-geocoded-national-address-file-g-naf-previous-versions/resource/0102be65-3781-42d9-9458-fdaf7170efed).

_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/data/dataset/geoscape-geocoded-national-address-file-g-naf-previous-versions/resource/0102be65-3781-42d9-9458-fdaf7170efed).

# 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/2025/07/Unpacking-GNAF.pdf)


Tags: Location, Transportation, address, archive, g-naf, geocoded, gnaf, national address file, psma, spatial
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