Pre-Release Report

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Overview

Release Date

The March 2026 release of Geoscape datasets is scheduled to be published on:

Monday, 31 March 2026

Summary of Product Changes

Data Model Changes	Changes to the structure of the dataset – such as new tables, changed fields, different dependencies etc.
Domain Values/Field Definition Changes	Changes to the domain or field definitions within the dataset.
Significant Production Changes	Processing changes or issues that will impact on the use or release of the dataset.

	Data Model Changes	Domain Values/Field Definition Changes	Significant Production Changes
National Buildings	Yes	Yes	Yes
National Solar	-	-	-
Planning	-	-	-
National Trees	-	-	-
National Surface Cover	-	-	-

Product Change Details

Note

The information below is current at the time this report was published. There is a possibility the final release may contain additional changes. These will be described in the associated release report.

National Buildings 4.0 – First Release

The upcoming March release will mark the first release of Geoscape’s National Buildings 4.0 product.

This change brings improved attribution, better integration capabilities, and a stronger foundation for delivering future innovation in building insights.

National Buildings will be packaged with a base “Buildings” dataset, with additional aspatial “Insights Packs” available that are designed to provide specific understanding or knowledge about a particular topic or theme for an industry or use‑case.

Further information is available in the following:

• National Buildings Product Guide 4.0

• Insights Pack Guides

• Transition Infosheet

Geoscape is committed to supporting existing Buildings customers through this transition. For more information, please contact Geoscape Support

Planning Zones – Data Refresh

The March release will also include a refresh of the Planning Zone data.

This update incorporates the most recent available jurisdictional information, improving alignment with current planning controls and zoning classifications.

Coverage Updates for Buildings, National Solar, National Trees and National Surface Cover

State	Location	Urban Area (km2)
ACT	Australian Capital Territory	498
NSW	Albury City Council	73
NSW	Armidale Regional Council	26
NSW	Ballina Shire Council	31
NSW	Bayside Council	3
NSW	Blue Mountains City Council	84
NSW	Camden Council	19
NSW	Campbelltown City Council	41
NSW	Central Coast Council	137
NSW	Cessnock City Council	20
NSW	Georges River Council	15
NSW	Goulburn Mulwaree Council	30
NSW	Hawkesbury City Council	64
NSW	Ku-ring-gai Council	24
NSW	Lake Macquarie City Council	236
NSW	Lismore City Council	37
NSW	Maitland City Council	87
NSW	Mid-Coast Council	6
NSW	Newcastle City Council	119
NSW	Northern Beaches Council	63
NSW	Port Stephens Council	94
NSW	Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council	76
NSW	Shellharbour City Council	42
NSW	Shoalhaven City Council	45
NSW	Sutherland Shire Council	98
NSW	Tamworth Regional Council	38
NSW	The Council of the Shire of Hornsby	55
NSW	The Hills Shire Council	2
NSW	Tweed Shire Council	121
NSW	Wollondilly Shire Council	5
NSW	Wollongong City Council	162
NSW	Yass Valley Council	2
NT	Darwin Municipality	93
NT	Darwin Waterfront Precinct Municipality	1
NT	Litchfield Municipality	203
NT	Northern Territory Rates Act (Prescribed Area A) Area	25
NT	Palmerston Municipality	60
QLD	Brisbane City	80
QLD	Gold Coast City	439
QLD	Ipswich City	1
QLD	Lockyer Valley Regional	1
QLD	Logan City	650
QLD	Redland City	179
QLD	Scenic Rim Regional	95
QLD	Toowoomba Regional	159
VIC	Wodonga City	57
Total		4,396