Victoria Property Address Points with Source Validation

Vicmap Address is Victoria's authoritative geocoded database of property address points, jointly maintained with Vicmap Property. The dataset includes principal address details like unit/house numbers, road name, and locality, with key validation fields 'source' and 'source_verified'. A 2011/2012 audit showed a 97.41% match rate against Local Government addressing.

Use Cases

• Geocode property locations using the authoritative address points linked to Vicmap Property via the property_pfi link.
• Validate address accuracy and source reliability by analyzing the 'source' and 'source_verified' fields.
• Analyze address completeness trends by comparing unit/house numbers, road name, and locality data across localities.
• Support planning and cadastre applications by mapping address points that exclude non-property details like PO boxes.

Strengths

• Authoritative database for Victoria with a 97.41% match rate against Local Government addressing as of a 2011/2012 audit.
• Includes key validation attributes 'source' and 'source_verified' for tracking address provenance.
• Jointly maintained with Vicmap Property, ensuring relational integrity through the property_pfi link.

Limitations

• Excludes non-property address details such as PO boxes and roadside mail boxes, limiting use for certain postal services.
• Current data model is Version 6.1 from October 2016, which may not reflect recent addressing changes or standards.
• Sample data and specific column counts are unavailable, complicating preliminary data assessment.

Provenance

Source

Department of Transport and Planning, Victoria.

Collection Method

Geocoded database primarily created and custodied by Local Government, with inclusion of other 'real life' property addresses.

Time Range

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Freshness

Last updated 2026-03 25, though the underlying data model is from 2016.

Geography

Victoria, Australia.