Get statistics and information relating to the latest PAF version: PAF News 2025.11 (PDF 462kB)
Data sources
Postal Address File (PAF) data is released monthly and sourced from Australia Post's core address management database ATLAS (Address Topology Location and Spatial). ATLAS is updated daily through modifications from postal delivery staff and by state address management teams liaising with local councils.
Key dates
The PAF is updated monthly:
| PAF Version | PAF issue date | PAF expiry date |
|---|---|---|
| VYYYY.1 | PAF issue date 15 November |
PAF expiry date 31 March |
| VYYYY.11 | PAF issue date 1 December |
PAF expiry date 30 April |
| VYYYY.12 | PAF issue date 1 January |
PAF expiry date 31 May |
| VYYYY.2 | PAF issue date 28 February |
PAF expiry date 30 June |
| VYYYY.21 | PAF issue date 31 March |
PAF expiry date 31 July |
| VYYYY.22 | PAF issue date 30 April |
PAF expiry date 31 August |
| VYYYY.3 | PAF issue date 31 May |
PAF expiry date 30 September |
| VYYYY.31 | PAF issue date 30 June |
PAF expiry date 31 October |
| VYYYY.32 | PAF issue date 31 July |
PAF expiry date 30 November |
| VYYYY.4 | PAF issue date 31 August |
PAF expiry date 31 December |
| VYYYY.41 | PAF issue date 30 September |
PAF expiry date 31 January |
Please note:
- 'V' = version, 'YYYY' = cycle year number
- We issue the PAF to data partners 4 weeks before the PAF issue date
- PAF expiry date is the last date you can use DPIDs relating to the current version of the PAF
- PAF YYYY.5 is a contingency version of the PAF - it's only available to approved data partners who ask for it in writing
