BOREHOLE: Borehole Header and Survey Data from Australian Geoscience

Geoscience Australia's Borehole database includes header and directional survey data from multiple sources. The data originates from boreholes drilled by Geoscience Australia and its predecessors, resource exploration in Commonwealth offshore areas, and a selection of onshore mineral, groundwater, geothermal, and seismic boreholes. Data is sourced from various Australian state, territory, and Commonwealth regulatory authorities for research purposes.

Use Cases

• Map subsurface geology and stratigraphy based on borehole location and survey data.
• Model groundwater resources based on data from groundwater boreholes.
• Plan mineral exploration campaigns based on historical mineral exploration borehole data.
• Assess geothermal energy potential based on data from geothermal boreholes.

Strengths

• Data includes boreholes from multiple jurisdictions and sources, including Commonwealth offshore areas.
• Contains directional survey data, which provides 3D spatial information for borehole paths.
• Sourced from regulatory authorities, suggesting a degree of formal data collection.

Limitations

• Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment.
• Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
• Geoscience Australia notes it is not the authoritative source for all data, requiring consultation with custodian agencies.

Provenance

Source

Geoscience Australia and various Australian state, territory, and Commonwealth regulatory authorities.

Collection Method

Compiled from regulatory submissions and historical drilling records for research purposes.

Freshness

Last updated 2026-06-27 15:45:55.476911; freshness should be verified.

Geography

Primarily Australia, including Commonwealth offshore marine jurisdictions and some international research boreholes.