Australian Postcode Maps
The product series is available for each State / Territory of Australia, for each major metropolitan capital city, and as a discounted compilation for our whole nation. Click here to see an actual size screen shot sample.
Compare for yourself
Compare the prices for our up-to-date searchable map products with other suppliers, who use obsolete postcode boundaries and often resort to an old fashioned, hard to read index to find the information you need. Compare our products on a like for like basis e.g. these from Cartodraft and we’re sure you’ll find ours to be the best choice.
Small Business, Small Business Limited, or Organisational Licence?
If there are fewer than 100 employees, you can choose either the..
Small Business License (100 employees or fewer), unrestricted use on stand-alone computers / devices within your Small Business, or..
Small Business – Limited License (100 employees or fewer), restricted to installation on not more than three computers / devices.
Or if there are more than 100 employees or you wish to deploy from a central database over intranet / Internet, you need the..
Organisational License (more than 100 employees, a Franchise, or where the product or derivatives are to be made available via Internet or Intranet). Unrestricted use within your organisation.
Our License structure is designed to provide optimum deployment flexibility within your named organisation. If you believe none of our standard Licensing options meet your own particular circumstances, please e-mail Sales, with a brief explanation of your situation and we will endeavour to assist.
In the PDF product series, can I search only for postcode values, or can I look for suburbs and other places?
Can you explain the difference between your postcode map series product and the GIS data product?
The following two questions may also be of interest to you. If you are unsure of the best choice, it may be a good idea to print a copy of these few questions and answers (select the text of interest with your mouse and use your browsers print command, checking the “selection” button) and further discuss your Postcode map requirements with your colleagues.
Are the maps available as paper wall maps?
If you wish to have a paper copy of your Map Series product, you can take the PDF version (on a memory stick for example) to your local printer, and print off a copy. A large national office company offers this service for an A0 poster for around $30 for example.
Also, we update our postcodes frequently. Digital maps can incorporate such updates rapidly and efficiently, and we have an Update Service available to allow you to take advantage of regular updates to our products. If we had printed paper maps, they would become out-of-date quickly. As a potential customer, we don’t think you would be very happy about that!
Can I print the Map Series out myself then?
Often, users are interested in smaller areas of the overall map, and use the keyboard’s “print screen” button to copy the area of interest shown in the PDF reader application. The resulting clipboard image can then be pasted into a new document or graphics application, and sent to the local office printer.
I've found some paper maps and a postcode mapping CD on the Internet and they seem cheaper than yours. Why should I buy your products instead of these cheaper ones?
For serious work, get a real GIS and accurate, up-to-date postcode area data – you’re now in the only place where that is available!
MapMakers introduced a range of Paper Australian Postcode Maps in October 2013.
If you’re interested in paper maps from other suppliers, you will find they probably do not include enough printed detail to allow you to see postcodes in urban areas. It is likely that you will have to buy several additional maps if you are interested in postcodes for a whole state, if indeed they are available at all. That probably means you will end up paying more for paper maps than for our digital maps, and of course searching is a manual process with a paper map. It is also likely that a paper postcode map will be even more out-of-date than anything on disc, whereas our digital Postcode data and maps are updated frequently.
We once had a paper wall map of postcodes which cost $25 from memory, but I can't find them anywhere.
Can I overlay other information, like map pin symbols representing customers, on your maps?
Can I use different colours to differentiate groups of postcodes we want to consider together?
How current is the postcode information on your maps?
Up to date for 2023. These products are validated against the definitive Australia Post database.
License options - choosing the right one for your needs
If there are fewer than 100 employees, you can choose either the..
Small Business Licence (100 employees or fewer), unrestricted use on stand-alone computers / devices within your Small Business, or..
Small Business – Limited License (100 employees or fewer), restricted to installation on not more than three computers / devices.
Or if there are more than 100 employees or you wish to deploy from a central database over intranet / Internet, you need the..
Organisational Licence (more than 100 employees, a Franchise, or where the product or derivatives are to be made available via Internet or Intranet). Unrestricted use within your organisation.
Our Licence structure is designed to provide optimum deployment flexibility within your named organisation. If you believe none of our standard Licensing options meet your own particular circumstances, please e-mail Sales, with a brief explanation of your situation and we will endeavour to assist.
Latest Release ~ Australian Postcode Map Series Pro 2023
Our latest Map Series has two State / Territory A0 Postcode Map versions, plus the State Capital City A1 Postcode Map. What’s more, all are updated to the very latest address-accurate Australia Post definitive database level, that’s over 4,300 updates and additions in all States and Territories, since the Map Series was released in October 2006! In addition, all MapMakers digital products are covered by a 10% price guarantee. Below is a summary of what’s included with the latest Pro product line:
Low Resolution
This version deploys a 1:5 million scale background image for the main map, plus a combination of 1:1 million and 1:250,000 scale background images for the inset maps. This combination facilitates clarity of major towns and geographic features in the background maps, whilst keeping file sizes small enough for fast display and searching even on older laptop and office machines.
High Resolution
The High Resolution version uses a 1:1 million scale background image for the main map plus a combination of 1:250,000 and 1:1 million scale images for the detailed inset maps. It provides much more detail in the main map background than the Low Resolution version, but still keeps file size small enough for acceptable display and search speeds on older / slower devices. Display and search on well-specified modern machines is very fast. For users who wish to print a paper copy, this would be the version to use.
Capital City
Each State and Territory Capital City in large A1 PDF format. Ideal for users whose interest is confined to metropolitan regions. The City Maps use the same high resolution 1:250,000 background images as the State / Territory High Resolution versions. All the detail you’ll need including searchable Postcodes and places, with the benefit of smaller file sizes for super fast rendering and searches, even on laptop and older machines. The Capital City Map Series can be purchased separately if preferred.
Low Resolution State / Territory map
Map Series Standard Edition – YES
Map Series Pro Edition – YES
High Resolution State / Territory map
Map Series Standard Edition – YES
Map Series Pro Edition – YES
State / Territory Capital City Map
Map Series Standard Edition – NO
Map Series Pro Edition – YES
Ordering
Ordering:
Full product lists are available in the site store for both the State Map Series, and for the City Map Series. A small PayPal service charge is included in the final checkout price for this option. For us to invoice you directly (eliminating the PayPal service fee), simply e-mail us including the product ID of the product(s) you require. Please include your shipping address and ABN when you e-mail an order, this will speed up the order process significantly. If you are ordering a GIS Data product, please specify your required format (if you are unsure, tell us which GIS software you will be using and we will select an appropriate format. We will advise you of our recommendation for your review and approval, prior to processing your order). If you are ordering GIS Data products using PayPal, we will communicate with you via e-mail to select your preferred format.
Payment:
Our Postcode Map Series, Data Products and derivatives including tabular output, require pre-payment. Once your order has been received, we will return a Tax Invoice to you, including our bank details for electronic funds transfer. If you are using the PayPal shopping cart, the process is automated – simply follow the instructions through the shopping process, to final checkout. In either case, your product will normally ship the same business day, meaning you will typically receive it within one or two business days of ordering.
Your products are protected by an encryption key: As soon as your funds appear in either our bank or PayPal accounts, you will receive your password via e-mail. You will be asked to enter your password during the product installation process. Please keep your password safe!
For purchasing and licensing purposes, an organisation is defined by it’s possession of a unique ABN (Australian Business Number) or other relevant national business registration number. For example if a State Government were to purchase a product for broad use, each State Agency, identified by it’s use of a unique ABN, in which the product were to be used would need to purchase the product separately. The distinction between Small Business and Organisational License versions is based on number of employees. The Small Business License requires 100 employees or fewer. The Small Business Limited License restricts installation to three devices. The Organisational License is for businesses with more than 100 employees.