Open Government, West Australia

API

Open data API for West Australia's government datasets

Overview

The Open Government West Australia API provides RESTful access to thousands of public datasets from West Australian government agencies across sectors like transport, environment, health, education, and infrastructure. Responses are primarily in JSON format, with additional options for CSV or XML downloads for some datasets. Use cases include building community apps for public info, conducting policy research, analyzing environmental trends, or integrating government data into educational tools to enhance transparency.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://data.wa.gov.au/')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful endpoints
JSON/CSV/XML support
No API key required
Multi-sector datasets
Metadata included

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Open Government, West Australia free to use?

Yes, all datasets and API access are completely free for public, non-commercial, and commercial use (subject to dataset-specific licenses).

? Does it require an API Key?

No, most endpoints do not require an API key for access.

? What is the response format?

Responses are typically in JSON format, with many datasets also available for download in CSV or XML formats.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Government

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Free unlimited access
⊕ Diverse dataset categories
⊕ Enhances public transparency
⊕ Regularly updated datasets

Cons

⊖ Some datasets have infrequent updates
⊖ Variable data quality across sources
⊖ Basic query filters for certain endpoints