Data.Vic API
Access Victoria's public data
This API is best for developing data-driven applications in Victoria, Australia
A developer would use the Data.Vic API to get access to a wide range of government data in Victoria, Australia, from real-time transportation schedules to historical crime data. This API provides an easy and efficient way to analyze and integrate data into applications, with support for various data formats (JSON and CSV). With the built-in visualization tools, you can quickly create visual representations of the data, providing insights and meaningful visuals to your end-users. With a RESTful API, filtering and pagination are made easier, making it more efficient to process large amounts of data. With the ability to easily access real-time data, you can create applications that deal with up-to-date information and alerts, which can play a critical role in the experiences of users.
Key features
- Access to a wide range of datasets
- Real-time and historical data available
- RESTful API with JSON and CSV data formats
- Support for filtering and pagination
- Built-in visualization tools
Potential use cases
- Tourism app: Use the Data.Vic API to retrieve real-time event information, weather forecasts, and tourist attractions to create a custom itinerary for tourists visiting Victoria.
- Crime map: Use the crime data provided by the Data.Vic API to create a heat map of criminal activity in Victoria, making it easier for law enforcement to visualize crime trends and make informed decisions.
- Transportation app: Utilize the real-time transportation schedules provided by the Data.Vic API to create an app that visualizes the location and movement of public transit in Victoria. This can offer users real-time data to help them plan their travels more effectively.
Related Technologies
- data.gov.au
- OpenDataSoft
- ArcGIS