Insights
Australia Post is requiring accurate recipient contact details on every parcel from 31 May 2026
From 31 May 2026 (now delayed), you will not be able to generate a label or complete an order for most Australia Post parcel products, including Parcel Post and Express Post, without providing an accurate recipient email address and/or Australian mobile number for every parcel. Australia Post requires this data to be accurate, meeting basic format requirements.
Australia Post is changing how Parcel Locker addresses work
Australia Post are making changes to Parcel Locker and Parcel Collect addresses this May (delayed to August). Here's what's happening and what it means.
Addressfinder achieves SOC 2 Type 2 certification
Addressfinder has achieved SOC 2 Type 2 compliance, confirming our security and privacy controls are robust and independently verified. It’s part of our ongoing commitment to keeping customer data protected and maintaining the highest standards of safety and security.
Addressfinder launches Trust Centre to provide visibility into security, privacy and compliance practices
Addressfinder has launched the Trust Centre, a central hub providing access to SOC 2 Type 2, penetration testing reports and more. The hub provides organisations with visibility into our security, privacy, and compliance practices.
Summary of updates to our Terms of Service
At Addressfinder, we regularly review and update our Terms of Service to reflect improvements in our services, simplify our policies, and ensure compliance with evolving legal and privacy requirements. The latest update, effective 24 September 2025, reflects several meaningful changes designed to provide greater clarity, value, and alignment with how our services are delivered.
Are all possible Australian addresses listed in the Addressfinder database?
Addressfinder is Australia's most comprehensive address database with over 17.5 million official records.
Can you provide a list of New Zealand street types?
A list of all the street types and suffixes in Addressfinder New Zealand address dataset.
Can you provide a list of Australian street types?
A list of all the street types and suffixes in Addressfinder Australian address dataset.
Canonical addresses vs Alias addresses
Understanding the difference between canonical and alias addresses is critical to ensuring accurate address verification and processes.
What is the difference between the 'postal' address and the 'a' address?
Verifying the physical location of the customer is crucial for organisations. Differing business needs affect if you should use 'a' or postal address.
What is a disposable email address?
Disposable email addresses are addresses that can be created with little effort, used for a fixed period of time, and then deleted.