Australian Suburb Intelligence

A living profile for every suburb.

Population, housing, crime & safety, schools & preschools, public transport, roadworks, planning & development, weather, amenities, parks & reserves, health access, socio-economic (SEIFA), heritage, childcare, hazards and green cover.

123,655 data points across 15,345 suburbs

Frequently asked questions

What is Suburb Guide?
Suburb Guide publishes living profiles for Australian suburbs using official government and open data — including population, housing, crime, schools, transport, amenities, weather, and planning information.
Where does Suburb Guide get its data?
Data comes from Australian open-data sources such as the ABS Census, state government open-data portals, national transport feeds, OpenStreetMap, and other publicly available datasets. Each metric lists its source on the suburb profile.
Which states and territories are covered?
Suburb boundaries exist for all states and territories. Dataset coverage varies by state — South Australia has the most complete profiles, with other states expanding over time.
How often is suburb data updated?
Collectors run on a daily schedule. Time-sensitive data such as weather and roadworks refreshes more often; census and SEIFA data updates when new official releases are published.
Is Suburb Guide free to use?
Yes. Suburb Guide is a free reference site for researching Australian suburbs. Data is provided for informational purposes and should be verified against official sources for important decisions.