Get statistics and information relating to the latest PAF version: PAF News 2026.2 (PDF 302kB)
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 | 15 November | 31 March |
| VYYYY.11 | 1 December | 30 April |
| VYYYY.12 | 1 January | 31 May |
| VYYYY.2 | 28 February | 30 June |
| VYYYY.21 | 31 March | 31 July |
| VYYYY.22 | 30 April | 31 August |
| VYYYY.3 | 31 May | 30 September |
| VYYYY.31 | 30 June | 31 October |
| VYYYY.32 | 31 July | 30 November |
| VYYYY.4 | 31 August | 31 December |
| VYYYY.41 | 30 September | 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