Citrus Land Suitability Model for Southern Grampians Shire

A geospatial model assessing land suitability for citrus cultivation within the Southern Grampians Shire Council area. The model was developed by Deakin University for the council as part of a Land Use Capability project. The dataset was last updated in April 2026.

Use Cases

• Classify land parcels by citrus_suitability_score for agricultural zoning decisions.
• Map soil and climate constraints influencing citrus_growth_potential across the shire.
• Analyze spatial relationships between land_capability_attributes and optimal crop locations.

Strengths

• Model developed by Deakin University with a linked scientific report detailing methods.
• Data is available in multiple geospatial formats including CSV, SHP, and WFS.
• License is CC-BY-2.5, permitting sharing and adaptation.

Limitations

• Specific row count, column names, and spatial resolution are not provided.
• The model's temporal relevance may be limited if underlying soil or climate data is outdated.
• Geographic scope is restricted to a single local government area.

Provenance

Source

Southern Grampians Shire Council and Deakin University.

Collection Method

Modelled through the Land Use Capability project; scientific methods are documented in a linked report.

Time Range

Current suitability model; specific modelling period is not stated.

Freshness

Last updated in April 2026.

Geography

Southern Grampians Shire Council area, Victoria, Australia.