Open Government, Queensland Government API

⭐ Beginner's Pick Government / No Auth Required Beginner HTTPS
Free to Use Varies (check documentation)

Overview

The Queensland Government Open Data API provides free access to thousands of datasets published by the Queensland (Australia) Government, covering topics like environment, transport, health, and demographics. No API key is required, and the platform uses the standard CKAN REST API. It's a great resource for beginners looking to work with real Australian government data.

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Beginner Tip

Start by browsing datasets at "https://www.data.qld.gov.au/" and use the CKAN API endpoint for programmatic access. The "package_search" action with a keyword query is the fastest way to discover relevant data.

Available Data

Response fields: qld gov au
Use case: Integrate queensland government open data data into web and mobile applications
Open Government, Queensland Government data via REST API
JSON-formatted response data
Freely accessible without authentication

Example Response

JSON Response
{
  "status": "success",
  "data": {
    "result": "Data from Open Government, Queensland Government",
    "description": "Queensland Government Open Data",
    "timestamp": "2025-01-15T10:00:00Z"
  }
}

Field Reference

success Whether the API call succeeded.
count Total number of datasets matching the query.
results Array of matching dataset metadata objects.
title The official title of the dataset.
organization The Queensland government department that published the dataset.
resources List of files or API endpoints where the actual data can be accessed.

Implementation Example

const url = "https://www.data.qld.gov.au/";
const response = await fetch(url);
if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`Request failed: ${response.status}`);
const data = await response.json();
console.log(data);

What Can You Build?

Note: These code examples are AI-generated and unverified. Always refer to the official API documentation for accurate usage.

Common Errors & Troubleshooting

Empty results array Search keyword does not match any dataset names or descriptions.
Try different or simpler keywords. Browse the web portal to identify exact dataset names you can use in queries.
404 Not Found Incorrect CKAN action name or malformed API URL.
Check the CKAN API docs and ensure you are using the correct action (e.g., "package_search" not "dataset_search").
Large response payload Some datasets contain many resources or extensive metadata.
Use the "rows" and "start" parameters to paginate results and limit the response size.

Matrix Score Breakdown

🌐 Reachability 30/30
⚡ Speed 20/20
🔒 Security 15/15
🛠 Developer XP 15/20
✓ Reliability 7/15
Response Time 95ms

Fully tested on Apr 5, 2026

Technical Specifications

Auth No Auth
HTTPS REQUIRED
CORS UNKNOWN
Category Government
Difficulty Beginner
Verified: 2026-04-04

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