Australian Onshore and Offshore Borehole Data via GeoSciML Standard

Geoscience Australia's Boreholes database provides borehole header, directional survey, and lithostratigraphic data. The service includes records from Geoscience Australia, its predecessor organizations, Commonwealth offshore jurisdictions, and a selection of onshore government and private boreholes. It conforms to the GeoSciML v4.1 data transfer standard where possible.

Use Cases

• Model subsurface geology based on lithostratigraphic observations.
• Analyze borehole trajectories and drilling patterns based on directional survey data.
• Map geological features across Australian onshore and offshore jurisdictions using the geospatial service.

Strengths

• Data conforms to the GeoSciML v4.1 data transfer standard.
• Includes records from multiple sources, including government and private entities.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Data is sourced from various authorities; the custodian agency should be consulted as the authoritative source.

Provenance

Source

Geoscience Australia Data

Collection Method

Sourced from various regulatory authorities in Australian states, the Northern Territory, and Commonwealth governments.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-03-25 15:37:07.021856; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Australian onshore and Commonwealth offshore marine jurisdictions.