Definition
Australian Statistical Geography Standard (ASGS) digital boundaries are available in either the OGC GeoPackage, or ESRI shapefile formats. These boundaries are also available in a Web Linked Dataset.
Digital boundaries are available in both the Geocentric Datum of Australia 2020 (GDA2020) and the Geocentric Datum of Australia 1994 (GDA94). GDA2020 was adopted as the new official national datum in 2017 and will be adopted gradually by organisations across Australia. The difference between GDA94 and GDA2020 on the ground is currently about 1.8 metres. Eventually, the ABS will phase out GDA94 boundaries.
Most GIS software automatically converts boundaries from GDA94 to GDA2020 and vice versa. The ABS uses a conformal only 7 point method for converting GDA94 boundaries to GDA2020. For more information about GDA2020, please refer to the Intergovernmental Committee on Surveying and Mapping or Geoscience Australia.
Data source details
Refer to Australian Bureau of Statistics advice on https://www.abs.gov.au/privacy-and-legals
Origin
Australian Bureau of Statistics
References
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (Jul2021-Jun2026). Digital boundary files. ABS. https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics/standards/australian-statistical-geography-standard-asgs-edition-3/jul2021-jun2026/access-and-downloads/digital-boundary-files
Custom Fields
Rights - Open
Refer to Australian Bureau of Statistics advice on https://www.abs.gov.au/privacy-and-legals
Refer to ABS page https://www.abs.gov.au/privacy-and-legals
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GRDC Shape File
GRDC Contract Code: 1
Relationship: Associated
- shape files
- maps
- digital boundary files