NSW Geocoded Addressing Theme: Property-Based Address Database for New South Wales

GURAS is a 'property' based address database serving as a single source of truth for New South Wales. Each property polygon has a unique numeric identifier and contains at least one authoritative address sourced from local councils via the valuation of land database. The dataset is managed by Spatial Services (DCS) and was last updated on 2026-04 09.

Use Cases

• Computer-aided dispatch for emergency services based on authoritative address points.
• Postal and delivery service routing based on property polygons and address identifiers.
• Government data integration to eliminate duplicate address databases across agencies.
• Spatial analysis of property locations and addressing systems in urban and rural NSW.

Strengths

• Serves as a single source of truth for address information in NSW, eliminating costly duplication.
• Each property polygon contains at least one authoritative address sourced from local councils.
• Managed by Spatial Services (DCS), a government organization.

Limitations

• The service is scheduled for retirement and users must transition to a GDA2020 version.
• Address points are system-generated and may not correlate directly to dwelling locations, especially for rural properties with multiple lots.
• Row count and column-level documentation are unknown, limiting suitability assessment.

Provenance

Source

Spatial Services (DCS)

Collection Method

Addresses sourced from local councils via the valuation of land database (LPI-Valnet).

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-04-09 14:57:52.901534.

Geography

New South Wales, Australia