Australia ZIP Code Dataset

Comprehensive Australia ZIP code data with accurate geographic coordinates, administrative divisions, and time zone

Sample Dataset Australia

ISO	Country	Language	Region 1	Region 2	Region 3	Region 4	Locality	ZIP code	Latitude	Longitude	Timezone
AU	Australia	EN	New South Wales	Sydney	N/A	N/A	Ultimo		-33.879473	151.198435	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	New South Wales	Sydney	N/A	N/A	Haymarket		-33.879985	151.203093	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	New South Wales	Sydney	N/A	N/A	Millers Point		-33.858315	151.203519	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	New South Wales	Sydney	N/A	N/A	Dawes Point		-33.855601	151.208220	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	New South Wales	Sydney	N/A	N/A	Barangaroo		-33.861225	151.202735	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Belconnen	N/A	N/A	Aranda		-35.257964	149.075648	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Belconnen	N/A	N/A	Belconnen		-35.241347	149.067598	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Belconnen	N/A	N/A	Belconnen		-35.241347	149.067598	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Belconnen	N/A	N/A	Bruce		-35.242534	149.077275	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Belconnen	N/A	N/A	Charnwood		-35.199345	149.030062	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Belconnen	N/A	N/A	Cook		-35.260549	149.064613	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Belconnen	N/A	N/A	Dunlop		-35.198771	149.017199	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Belconnen	N/A	N/A	Evatt		-35.210240	149.069561	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Belconnen	N/A	N/A	Florey		-35.226376	149.051672	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Belconnen	N/A	N/A	Flynn		-35.204660	149.044320	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Belconnen	N/A	N/A	Fraser		-35.192811	149.042736	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Belconnen	N/A	N/A	Giralang		-35.211128	149.097072	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Belconnen	N/A	N/A	Hawker		-35.247384	149.034535	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Belconnen	N/A	N/A	Higgins		-35.231052	149.027686	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Belconnen	N/A	N/A	Holt		-35.225448	149.016787	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Belconnen	N/A	N/A	Jamison Centre		-35.252667	149.071477	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Belconnen	N/A	N/A	Kaleen		-35.225199	149.107069	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Belconnen	N/A	N/A	Kippax		-35.222475	149.019766	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Belconnen	N/A	N/A	Latham		-35.219561	149.032478	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Belconnen	N/A	N/A	Lawson		-35.228983	149.089745	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Belconnen	N/A	N/A	MacGregor		-35.215852	149.014395	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Belconnen	N/A	N/A	Macnamara		-35.216068	148.981679	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Belconnen	N/A	N/A	Macquarie		-35.251259	149.063625	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Belconnen	N/A	N/A	McKellar		-35.217566	149.076622	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Belconnen	N/A	N/A	Melba		-35.211034	149.049966	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Belconnen	N/A	N/A	Page		-35.239696	149.049056	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Belconnen	N/A	N/A	Scullin		-35.233152	149.040779	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Belconnen	N/A	N/A	Spence		-35.199588	149.062181	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Belconnen	N/A	N/A	Strathnairn		-35.228031	148.995124	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Belconnen	N/A	N/A	University of Canberra		-35.238207	149.083885	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Belconnen	N/A	N/A	Weetangera		-35.246194	149.050592	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Booth	N/A	N/A	Booth		-35.635073	149.045767	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Canberra Central	N/A	N/A	Acton		-35.282087	149.108716	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Canberra Central	N/A	N/A	Ainslie		-35.262153	149.145893	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Canberra Central	N/A	N/A	Barton		-35.308739	149.135790	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Canberra Central	N/A	N/A	Braddon		-35.270615	149.133208	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Canberra Central	N/A	N/A	Campbell		-35.290006	149.153091	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Canberra Central	N/A	N/A	Canberra		-35.281994	149.123652	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Canberra Central	N/A	N/A	Capital Hill		-35.306768	149.126355	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Canberra Central	N/A	N/A	Causeway		-35.315110	149.151200	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Canberra Central	N/A	N/A	City		-35.281808	149.128730	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Canberra Central	N/A	N/A	Deakin		-35.318136	149.107292	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Canberra Central	N/A	N/A	Deakin West		-35.317633	149.097584	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Canberra Central	N/A	N/A	Dickson		-35.251130	149.140293	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Canberra Central	N/A	N/A	Downer		-35.243223	149.143090	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	New South Wales	Sydney	N/A	N/A	Ultimo	2007	-33.879473	151.198435	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	New South Wales	Sydney	N/A	N/A	Haymarket	2000	-33.879985	151.203093	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	New South Wales	Sydney	N/A	N/A	Millers Point	2000	-33.858315	151.203519	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	New South Wales	Sydney	N/A	N/A	Dawes Point	2000	-33.855601	151.208220	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	New South Wales	Sydney	N/A	N/A	Barangaroo	2000	-33.861225	151.202735	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Belconnen	N/A	N/A	Aranda	2614	-35.257964	149.075648	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Belconnen	N/A	N/A	Belconnen	2615	-35.241347	149.067598	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Belconnen	N/A	N/A	Belconnen	2617	-35.241347	149.067598	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Belconnen	N/A	N/A	Bruce	2617	-35.242534	149.077275	Australia/Sydney
AU	Australia	EN	Australian Capital Territory	Belconnen	N/A	N/A	Charnwood	2615	-35.199345	149.030062	Australia/Sydney

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Australia's Postal Code Format

Australia uses a "Postcode" system, which is a four-digit numeric format, like 9999, with no letters or separators. According to the GeoPostcodes world postal code database, Australia has 2,937 postcodes covering 574 regions and 16,010 towns.

Postal Code Format: 9999
- Four-digit numeric format (no letters)
- No separators; leading zeros allowed (e.g., 0800)
- Used nationally across states, territories, and localities
- 2,937 postcodes covering 574 regions and 16,010 towns
Examples:
- 2000 - Sydney (New South Wales)
- 3000 - Melbourne (Victoria)
- 4000 - Brisbane (Queensland)
- 6000 - Perth (Western Australia)
Structure of Postal Codes
- Format: 9999, numeric
- Hierarchical levels: Not strictly enforced; postcodes often span multiple localities (“suburbs”).
- Key challenges: Unincorporated regions, external territories, and multi-locality postcodes reduce geographic precision.

Management & Authority
- Primary postal authority: Australia Post (national operator).
- Update frequency: Quarterly.
- Source data: GNAF (Geocoded National Address File), managed by PSMA Australia.
Addressing Standards
- Common address format: Street name + house/lot number, postcode, locality (“suburb”).
- Administrative divisions used: State/Territory (Region 1) and Local Government Area (Region 2).
- Terminology: “Localities” are commonly called “suburbs” by residents.
Special Characteristics
- External territories often grouped under a single locality (e.g., all Norfolk Island listed as “Norfolk Island”).
- Postcodes can span multiple localities; one-to-one mapping between postcode and suburb is not guaranteed.
- Addresses are written in English only; there is no “primary cities” concept—localities define the address structure.

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Australia ZIP & Administrative boundaries

Australia administrative landscape often follows inconsistent regional models and irregular public sources, making it difficult to maintain reliable boundaries. Our standardized postal and administrative boundary data resolves these gaps to ensure complete, coherent geographic coverage.

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Coverage Statistics

2,937: Total ZIP Codes
574: Provinces & Territories
16,010: Cities & Towns

Available File Formats

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CSV FormatComma-separated values for spreadsheet applications and data analysis tools
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DAT FormatDatabase-ready SQL scripts for direct import into your systems

Data Dictionary

Comprehensive field definitions and data specifications for the Australia postal code dataset

Field name	Field type	Description	Comments
ISO	Char(2)	ISO 3166-1 Country code	The ISO 3166-1 standard is published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and defines a unique code for the name of each country. The country codes are represented as a two-letter code (alpha-2).
Country	Char(50)	Country name
Language	Char(2)	Language code	When there are several official languages in the country, or for countries using a non-Latin alphabet, we provide the names in different languages. The language field contains the language code and allows you to select a specific version.
Region1Region2Region3Region4	Char(80)	Administrative division level 1Administrative division level 2Administrative division level 3Administrative division level 4	These fields contain the name of administrative divisions for each available level. If not applicable, the value '-' will be indicated.
Locality	Char(80)	Locality name	Contains the settlement name. The type of settlement may vary depending on the country (city, town, village, etc..).
Postcode	Char(15)	ZIP / Postal code	In countries/places where there is no postal code in use, this field is left empty. The postcode structure varies for each country.
LatitudeLongitude	Double	Place coordinates (WGS84 coordinates)	These fields contain the geographic coordinates related to the specific locality and postal code of the record. The geographical position is usually precise to about one hundred meters and corresponds to the center of the locality. All our files are created using the World Geodetic System standard WGS 84. The corresponding SRID reference is EPSG:4326.
Timezone	Char(30)	Time zone name (Olson)	Following the timezones defined in the IANA tz database (sometimes called Olson database).

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Key features

247 Countries
9,9M Coordinates
9,3M ZIP codes
400 Time zones
4M Cities and Towns
116K UNLOCODES

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ZIP code of Canberra?

There are 7 postcodes in Canberra Central district: 2600, 2601, 2602, 2603, 2604, 2609 and 2612.

What is a 5-digit ZIP code in Australia?

Australia does not have five-digit ZIP codes. Australian postcodes are four digits. For example, the postcode for Rosebery, Sydney is 2018.

Are there ZIP codes in Australia?

Australia does not have ZIP codes. It uses postcodes, which are four-digit numbers assigned to towns and suburbs. The term ZIP code is used mainly in the United States; in Australia, postal addresses use postcodes. For example, the postcode for Rosebery, Sydney is 2018.

Does Australia have postal codes?

Yes. Australia uses postcodes (four-digit numeric codes) assigned by Australia Post to facilitate mail delivery.

Which town has the ZIP code 12345 in Australia?

There is no town in Australia with the postcode 12345. Australian postcodes are four digits long, so 12345 is not a valid Australian postcode.

Does Australia use ZIP codes like the United States?

No. Australia uses postcodes, not ZIP codes. Postcodes are four-digit numbers; for example, the postcode for Rosebery, Sydney is 2018.

Does Australia have a ZIP code system?

Yes. Australia uses a postcode system (not ZIP codes). Postcodes are four-digit numbers assigned by Australia Post to geographic areas for mail routing.

Which country code is mistaken for ZIP code in Australia?

AU, Australia’s two-letter ISO country code, is often mistaken for a ZIP code. Australia uses four-digit postcodes, not alphanumeric country codes, so AU or AUS is sometimes entered where a postcode is requested.

How to write an address in Australia?

Recipient’s name
Business or department name (if applicable)
House number and street name
Locality Name, State Abbreviation, Postcode (4 digits)
Country – AUSTRALIA (in all caps)

Example:

John Smith
159 Bedford Street
Berserker QLD 4701
AUSTRALIA

What is the ZIP code of Australia?

Australia does not have a single ZIP code. Australian postcodes are four-digit numbers assigned to specific areas. For example, the postcode for Rosebery in Sydney is 2018, and the postcode for East Brisbane is 4169.

What is the postal code format in Australia?

Australian postcodes are four-digit numbers. They are numeric only and do not include letters. For example, the postcode for Rosebery in Sydney is 2018, and the postcode for East Brisbane is 4169.

How many digits is a ZIP code in Australia?

Australian postcodes are four digits long.

Do addresses in Australia include ZIP codes?

Australia uses postcodes, not ZIP codes. Postcodes are four-digit numbers included in addresses after the suburb/locality and state. For example, Sydney NSW 2000.

Where is ZIP code 2600 in Australia?

The ZIP code 2600 is in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.

Updated: October 1, 2026

Australia ZIP Code Dataset

Sample Dataset Australia

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Australia's Postal Code Format

Postal Code Format: 9999

Structure of Postal Codes

Management & Authority

Addressing Standards

Special Characteristics

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Australia ZIP & Administrative boundaries

Australia Administrative Divisions

Australia Address Format

Australia Address validation

Coverage Statistics

Available File Formats

Data Dictionary

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Highest quality

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Key features

Specifications

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Boundary Data

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Key features

Specifications

Use cases for the international ZIP code database

Address Validation

Reporting and business intelligence

Logistics and shipping

Map and visualization

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Global Postal Code Coverage

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