## [G-NAF Core](https://geoscape.com.au/solutions/g-naf/) makes accessing geocoded addresses easier.

It provides the core richness and power of [G-NAF](https://geoscape.com.au/solutions/g-naf/) in a comprehensive but easy-to-use format. We built G-NAF Core using G-NAF, our geocoded national address file, which distils over 50 million contributed addresses into more than 15.2 million G-NAF addresses. G-NAF Core reduces the complexity of G-NAF by delivering the data in a simplified table model. G-NAF's approximately 50 tables are cut to two: one for current addresses and one for retired addresses. This reduces the need to select fields and build data relationships to access G-NAF's essential address data, making it easier to use with less technical effort. Access G-NAF Core user guide Get started with G-NAF Core

## G-NAF Core is for all.

G-NAF Core is available fee free from Geoscape Australia for use in accordance with this [End User License Agreement (EULA)](https://geoscape.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GNAF-Core-EULA-v2.pdf). The EULA terms are based on the [Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license (CC BY 4.0)](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). However, an important restriction has been added relating to the use of G-NAF Core for the sending of mail. G-NAF Core must not be used for the generation of an address or a compilation or address for the sending of mail unless the user has verified that each address to be used for the sending of mail can receive mail by reference to a secondary source of information. For guidance on complying with the EULA's attribution requirements, please see the "How should I attribute G-NAF Core?" FAQ below.

>**Note:** *The End User Licence Agreement has been updated to include a new clause (2.a.3) acknowledging that we may display your trademarks on our website and in other marketing material for the purpose of indicating that you are a customer. However, we won't do that if you notify us in writing (email being sufficient) that you don't want us to.*

## Advantages of G-NAF Core

* Single table for all physical addresses in Australia

* Simple format and structure, pipe-separated text file

* Available as open data

* User documentation is available

* Includes readable, formatted address label

* Reduced complexity, easily consumed and faster time to deployment (value?)

* Includes geocode for spatially enabling address data

* Includes G-NAF address identifier, land parcel identifier and Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) mesh blocks to smooth integration with external data.

## How should I attribute [G-NAF Core](https://geoscape.com.au/solutions/g-naf/) ?

The attribution requirements are set out in section 3(a) of the [EULA](https://geoscape.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GNAF-Core-EULA-v2.pdf). However, as guidance, we have set out below our preferred attribution for the Licensed Material (G-NAF Core) and Adapted Material (material derived from or based upon G-NAF Core).

For the Licensed Material: [G-NAF Core](https://geoscape.com.au/solutions/g-naf/) [Geoscape Australia](https://geoscape.com.au/) \[insert year of G-NAF Core release used, for example, 2022] [Copyright and Disclaimer Notice](https://geoscape.com.au/data-copyright-disclaimer/). Licensed by Geoscape Australia under the [Open G-NAF Core End User Licence Agreement](https://geoscape.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GNAF-Core-EULA-v2.pdf). For Adapted Material: Incorporates or developed using G-NAF Core © [Geoscape Australia](https://geoscape.com.au/) \[insert year of G-NAF Core release used, for example, 2022] \[Copyright and Disclaimer Notice]\(<https://geoscape.com.au/data-copyright-disclaimer/>). Licensed by Geoscape Australia under the [Open G-NAF Core End User Licence Agreement](https://geoscape.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/GNAF-Core-EULA-v2.pdf).