API Access

Integrate DA Insights data directly into your applications

🚀 Getting Started

The DA Insights API provides programmatic access to comprehensive development application data across Australia. Perfect for property technology companies, planning firms, and developers building data-driven applications.

Your API Key

dev-key-abc123xyz789

Note: Keep your API key secure. Include it in the Authorization header as a Bearer token for all requests.

🔐 Authentication

All API requests require authentication using your API key in the Authorization header:

Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

🌐 Base URL

/secure

📡 API Endpoints

GET /applications

Search and retrieve development applications with advanced filtering options.

Parameter Type Description
Location string Filter by location (suburb, LGA, or council)
zoning string Filter by zoning code (e.g., "R1", "B2")
status string Filter by application status
date_from date Start date (YYYY-MM-DD format)
date_to date End date (YYYY-MM-DD format)
limit integer Number of results (default: 100, max: 1000)
curl -X GET "/secure/applications?Location=Sydney&status=Approved&limit=100" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
GET /locations

Search for locations with autocomplete suggestions.

Parameter Type Description
search string Search query (minimum 2 characters)
limit integer Number of suggestions (default: 10)
curl -X GET "/secure/locations?search=sydney&limit=10" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"
GET /zones

Retrieve list of all zoning codes and descriptions.

Parameter Type Description
limit integer Number of results (default: 100)
GET /statuses

Get all available DA status types.

Parameter Type Description
limit integer Number of results (default: 100)

📦 Response Format

All responses are returned in JSON format with the following structure:

[
  {
    "PID": 2137459115,
    "ApplicationNo": "8.2024.290.3",
    "Address": "7 Gurrigal Street MOSMAN NSW 2088",
    "Status": "Approved",
    "LodgementDate": "2025-09-04",
    "DeterminationDate": "2025-11-25",
    "LGAName": "Mosman",
    "zoning": "E1 - Local Centre",
    "LATITUDE": -33.8253249,
    "LONGITUDE": 151.2389474,
    "EstimatedCost": "0.0000",
    "ApplicationType": "Section 4.55(2) modification",
    ...
  }
]

⚡ Rate Limits

  • Professional Plan: 1,000 requests per hour
  • Enterprise Plan: 10,000 requests per hour
  • Burst Limit: 100 requests per minute

Rate limit headers are included in all responses. Contact us for custom rate limits.

💡 Common Use Cases

  • Property market analysis and investment research
  • Competitive intelligence for developers and builders
  • Urban planning and demographic studies
  • Real estate valuation and price modeling
  • Automated client alerts and notifications
  • Integration with CRM and project management tools

🤝 Support & Documentation

Need help getting started? Our technical team is here to assist you.

  • Full API documentation and interactive sandbox
  • Sample code in Python, JavaScript, and PHP
  • Webhook support for up-to-date updates
  • Priority support for Enterprise customers