Government & Open DataFreeAPI Gateway (Edge Cache)

Data.gov.au APIFree REST Service

The Data.gov.au API provides programmatic access to datasets published by the Australian government. It allows users to search, filter, and retrieve detailed information about datasets, including metadata and download options.

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Rate Limit
Free (No auth required)
Auth
Gateway (Zero-Setup)
Security & CORS
HTTPS • CORS Enabled
Payload Format
JSON / REST

FreeAPI Smart Gateway Supported (Recommended)

Zero account setup or API key registration needed. Call directly through FreeAPI Smart Edge Gateway with in-memory cache, automatic CORS support, and normalized JSON output.

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// Call via FreeAPI Smart Edge Gateway (In-Memory Cache + CORS Guard)
// Endpoint: https://findfreeapi.com/api/v1/gateway/datagovau-api

async function callDatagovauAPI() {
  try {
    const response = await fetch("https://findfreeapi.com/api/v1/gateway/datagovau-api", {
      headers: {
        "Accept": "application/json",
        // "x-freeapi-key": "fapi_live_your_api_key" // FreeAPI Gateway Key
      }
    });

    if (!response.ok) {
      throw new Error(`Gateway HTTP error! status: ${response.status}`);
    }

    const data = await response.json();
    console.log("FreeAPI Live Data:", data);
  } catch (error) {
    console.error("FreeAPI Gateway Error:", error);
  }
}

callDatagovauAPI();
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Key Advantages (Pros)

  • Zero-Auth: No API key or registration required to start querying.
  • Documented Rate Limit: Free (No auth required).
  • HTTPS & CORS Enabled: Can be queried directly from client browsers or server backends.

Considerations & Limits (Cons)

  • Rate Limited: Excessive rapid requests may receive HTTP 429 status.
  • Third-party SLA: Service uptime depends on the upstream provider.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Technical and integration answers for Data.gov.au API.

Yes, Data.gov.au API is listed as a free endpoint on FreeAPI Directory with an allowance of: Free (No auth required).

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