Other Mapping Agencies
Last updated:28 April 2016
State and territory mapping agencies
- Australian Capital Territory, ACT Planning and Land Authority
- New South Wales, Land and Property Information
- Northern Territory, Department of Lands and Planning
- Queensland, Department of Natural Resources and Mines
- South Australia, Department of Environment and Natural Resources
- Tasmania, Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment
- Victoria, Department of Environment and Primary Industries
- Western Australia, Department of Land Information (Landgate)
Standards and map trade associations
- Australian and New Zealand Land Information Council (ANZLIC)
- Intergovernmental Committee on Surveying and Mapping (ICSM)
Mapping in partnership
In 1997 the Australian Surveying and Land Information Group (AUSLIG), now Geoscience Australia, took steps to outsource the production of the Australian Government's topographic maps. This successful link with the spatial information industry has, over the years, led to a panel of providers who are working with us to provide 'fundamental' topographic maps and data of Australia.
A list of the most commonly requested types and where they can be obtained.
| Map/data type | Provider/other details |
|---|---|
| Bathymetry maps | Geoscience Australia also has Australian bathymetry and topography grid data. |
| Australia's external territories | Geoscience Australia has a limited range of topographic maps covering Australia's external territories. |
| Overseas maps | Please contact your nearest Topographic Map Retailer, many of whom stock a range of overseas maps. The National Library of Australia maintains a cartographic links page with information on maps from around the world. Geoscience Australia has some maps of Australia's external territories. |
| Soil types maps and data | Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics and Sciences (ABARES) |
| National and overseas aircharts | AirServices Australia |
| Cadastral data and maps | Public Sector Mapping Agency (PSMA) - Cadastral Lite Value Added Resellers or state/territory government agencies. |
| Australian electoral boundary maps | Australian Electoral Commission |
| Hydrographic charts and information | Australian Hydrographic Service |
| Australian statistical maps and information | Australian Bureau of Statistics |
Geoscience Australia and Defence Cooperation
Geoscience Australia and the Department of Defence work together with a shared goal of achieving greater coordination and cooperation in the collection and management of spatial information covering Australia and its external territories.
Geoscience Australia supports the Australian Geospatial-Intelligence Organisation (AGO) through the supply of onshore topographic data and products.