Building and Settlements
Cathie Campbell
Daisey Brothers
Buildings and settlements are integral components of human geography and urban planning. They refer to the constructed infrastructure and human habitation areas in a geographical area.
This theme includes the following feature classes:
* Automatically derived subsets of data
Building Areas
A polygon feature class displaying the extent of buildings equalling or exceeding 625m².
Building Areas | |||||
A polygon feature class displaying the extent of buildings equalling or exceeding 625m². | |||||
Column Name | Nulls | Format | Size | Description | Constraints |
FEATURE_TYPE | No | Text | 50 |
Unique feature type that identifies the type of feature. Options:
| dm_building |
FUNCTION | No | Text | 50 |
Indicates what the function of the feature is. Options:
| dm_building_ function |
NAME | Yes | Text | 100 | The name of the feature (if available) |
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ATTRIBUTE_SOURCE | No | Text | 100 |
If the feature is named, the attribute_source is the source imagery, map, or data from which the features name has been obtained. If the feature is not named, the attribute_source is the source imagery, map, or data used to define what the feature type is.
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ATTRIBUTE_DATE | No | Date |
| Date of the source imagery, map, or data used for attributing the feature. |
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ADDITIONAL_NAMES | Yes | Text | 100 |
Other names of the feature if not recorded in the Queensland Place Names Database. May be commonly known by other names or have different spelling. Multiple names can be shown, separated by a comma.
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ADD_NAMES_SOURCE | Yes | Text | 100 |
The source map or data that the additional names were obtained. Multiple sources can be shown, separated by a comma. If multiple sources are shown, the written sequence will be the same as the written sequence of the names themselves.
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FEATURE_SOURCE | No | Text | 100 |
The source imagery, map, or data that the spatial location and shape of the of the feature was obtained from.
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FEATURE_DATE | No | Date |
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Date of the source imagery, map, or data that the spatial location and shape of the feature was obtained from.
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OPERATIONAL_STATUS | No | Text | 30 |
The operational status of the building. Options:
| dm_building_ status |
GROUND_ELEVATION | Yes | Double |
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The average elevation of ground level at the base of the building. (if known)
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EAVE_HEIGHT | Yes | Double |
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The average height of eaves at the edge of the building. (if known)
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MAXIMUM_ROOF_HEIGHT | Yes | Double |
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The maximum height of the building including any type of tower on top of the building. (if known)
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PFI | No | Text | 15 |
A Persistent Feature Identifier (PFI) is generated for each feature at the point of creation in the database. The value of the PFI will stay with the feature through all changes to the feature (both spatial and non-spatial) until the feature is retired. (See Persistent and Unique Feature Identifiers).
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UFI | No | Text | 15 |
A Unique Feature Identifier (UFI) is generated for each new feature at the point of creation in the database (at this point the PFI and UFI will be the same). The value of the UFI will stay with the feature through all changes to the feature (both spatial and non-spatial) unless the feature is split into multiple other parts. If the feature is split, the separate parts will retain the original PFI but new UFI’s will be generated for the split parts. (See Persistent and Unique Feature Identifiers).
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CREATED_DATE* | No | Date |
| The date the feature was originally captured and first loaded into the database. *internal use only |
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LAST_EDITED_DATE* | Yes | Date |
| Date of the last edit or revision to the feature. *internal use only |
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DIMENSION_M2 | No | Double |
| The area of the feature measured in square metres GDA2020. |
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UPPER_SCALE | No | Long |
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The upper scale for which the feature should be considered suitable for digital display.
| dm_upperscale |
TEXT_NOTE | Yes | Text | 50 |
For mapping purposes. Additional annotation that can be shown on a map.
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ADD_INFORMATION | Yes | Text | 255 | A comment field (additional information). |
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Commercial or Community Building – A building in which activities support community groups or interests (e.g., Performing Arts Centre, Sports Facility) or buildings in which a commercial (non - industrial) activity is occurring (e.g., Shopping Centre, Commercial Premises).
Defence Building – A purpose-built building where activities associated with the Australian Defence Forces and Allies are undertaken from.
Educational Building – A building where educational activities are undertaken from.
Emergency Services Building – A building where Emergency Services personnel are based and where emergency response is undertaken from.
Health and Medical Building – A building that supports medical treatment and services and is either government run or privately funded.
Industry Infrastructure Building – A building that supports the fundamental industrial infrastructure.
Power Infrastructure Building – A building that supports the generation or distribution of electricity to consumers.
Residential Building – A building used primarily as a dwelling.
Transport Building – A building that is associated with transportation functions.
Other Building – Any building not covered by the above.
Abattoir – A building in a facility where animals are slaughtered and processed to supply food.
Aged Care Facility – A building in a facility that provides independent accommodation for retired persons and may also include shared facilities, may include on-site health care 24/7.
Aircraft Hangar – A building in which aircraft are stored or maintained.
Airport Terminal – A building at an airport where passengers transfer between ground transportation and the facilities that allow them to board and disembark from an aircraft.
Ambulance Station - A facility in which ambulance vehicles and equipment are stationed or intended to be stationed.
Apartment Block – A building that contains multiple individual dwelling units.
Aquatic Centre – A purpose-built facility including swimming pools allowing for multiple water sports/activities.
Art Gallery – A building used as a place set apart for the preserving, exhibition, and study of objects of artistic interest.
Aviation Medical and Rescue Facility – A facility used to house aircraft, vehicles and staff involved in aerial search and rescue and in firefighting duties.
Brewery – Distillery – A building used for the brewing of beer, other malt liquors or the manufacture of alcoholic spirits.
Commercial Premises – A privately owned building with commercial tenants e.g., Office, Retail, Warehouse space or other commercial activities.
Communications Building – A building where communications equipment (e.g., radio, television, telephone) is located and operated from.
Community Centre - Public Hall – A building at which the people, groups and organisations gather for meetings and other community activities.
Convention Centre – A large building or group of buildings designed to hold many people, suitable for Concerts, Trade shows, Corporate and Political events.
Court House – A facility used for holding courts of law and the operation or administration of judicial authorities and commissions.
Defence Building – A purpose-built building where activities associated with the Australian Defence Forces are undertaken from.
Detention Centre – A building used for the confinement or safe custody of criminals and others committed by law.
Education – A building where educational activities are undertaken.
Electrical Sub-Station – Sub-stations transform voltage from high to low, or the reverse, or perform any of several other important functions between the electricity generating station and the consumer.
Emergency Control Centre – The centre from which Emergency Services manage the disaster co-ordination and emergency communications for the state of Queensland.
Emergency Response Complex – A building where Emergency Services personnel are based and where emergency response is undertaken from.
Factory – A building housing machinery where industrial or consumer items are manufactured or assembled.
Ferry Terminal – A purpose-built structure being part of the transport network where passengers and vehicles can board and alight from a marine vessel.
Fire Station Metro – A facility in which fire fighting vehicles and equipment is stationed or intended to be stationed, generally to service urban communities.
Fire Station Rural – A facility in which fire fighting vehicles and equipment is stationed or intended to be stationed and maned by volunteers generally to service rural communities.
Government House – The official residence of the Governor of Queensland, also where official duties and administration in relation to the Office of Governor occur.
Health and Medical Services – A building that provides medical treatment and health services and is either government run or privately funded.
Homestead – The named main residence on a rural property.
House - A primary single residence, generally on an individual parcel of land.
Industrial Complex – A building where industrial activities are undertaken.
Library – A building that contains collections of books and other literary material for reading, study, or reference.
Local Government Chambers – A building from which the administration of Local Government duties, are undertaking.
Marine Rescue or Coast Guard Station – A facility in which watercraft and equipment are stationed or intended to be stationed, for patrolling of waterways and assisting in maritime rescue.
Museum – A facility for the keeping, exhibiting, and study of objects of scientific, artistic, and historical interest.
Other Airport Building – Any aviation building not already covered.
Other Community Building – Any Community building not already covered.
Other Emergency Services Building - Any emergency services building not already covered.
Other Power Building – Any building used in the generation and distribution of electricity not already covered.
Other Railway Building – Any building associated with the railway network not already covered.
Other Residential Building – Any residential building not already covered.
Other Transport Building – Any building associated with transport activities not already covered.
Outstation - A subsidiary homestead or other dwelling on a rural property which is large enough to have more than one day’s travel between different parts of the property.
Parliament House – A facility used by members of the Queensland Legislative Assembly to undertake duties and administration.
Performing Arts Centre – A multi-use performance facility intended for use by various performing arts.
Place of Worship – A building where individuals or groups of people such as a congregation come to participate in acts of devotion.
Police Beat Shopfront – A shop front found in some shopping centres and central business districts, managed by Police Officers for community engagement.
Police Station – A facility in which police officers for a particular district are stationed and dispatched from.
Post Office – An office of Australia Post used for the receiving, distributing, and transmitting mail, selling postal stamps, and provide designated postal services
Power Station – A facility that supports the generation or distribution of electricity to consumers.
Railway Station – A building where trains regularly stop to load or unload railway passengers and freight.
Recreational Facility – A building used by the community for sporting and recreational activities.
Refinery – A refinery is a production facility composed of a group of chemical engineering unit processes and unit operations refining certain materials or converting raw material into products of value.
Scientific Research – A facility built for the purpose of conducting scientific research.
Shed – A non-habitable building, generally detached from the main residence where equipment and produce can be stored.
Shipping Terminal – A building associated with the shipping of goods and passengers via the sea.
Shopping Centre – A large, separated building with a variety of stores for shopping and with associated food courts and entertainment precincts.
Smelter – A facility designed to extract and purify metals from their ores by heating to extremely high temperatures.
Sports Facility – A building housing suitable facilities where the public assemble to engage in various physical activities or witness sporting events.
Sports Stadium - A purpose-built venue (mostly outdoors) designed for the playing and watching of sports and other events.
State Emergency Services Facility – A SES facility in which rescue vehicles and equipment is stationed or intended to be stationed, providing community disaster management and emergency services.
State Government Business Centre – A Queensland Government office with public access and “over the counter” facilities available.
Sugar Mill - A facility where cut sugarcane is milled to produce raw sugar crystals which are sent to a refinery for further processing and packaging.
Surf Life Saving Club – A facility located at a patrolled swimming beach and used by members of the local surf life-saving association for administration, accommodation, the storage of surf life-saving equipment and social functions.
Tourist Accommodation – Accommodation for tourists, generally at tourist locations
Tourist Attraction – A building of interest to tourists.
Transport Depot – A building in a facility associated with the housing or servicing of transport equipment (e.g., busses, trains etc).
Warehouse – A building where goods and material is stored.
Waste Recycling - Transfer – A specialist building where rubbish and recyclable waste is collected and recycled.
Water Distribution – A building used as part of a network to store and distribute water.
Water or Sewage Treatment – A building where activities associated with the treatment of wastewater or water occur before onward supply to a water network.
Water Police Facility – A facility in which watercraft and equipment are stationed for use by specialist police in the patrolling of waterways and assisting in maritime rescue.
Works Depot – A building or facility where vehicles, machinery, equipment, and other supplies are stored before use.
Youth Detention Centre – A building used for the confinement or safe custody of young criminals and others committed by law.
LiDAR – Building outlines generated via automatic data extraction from LiDAR data.
Abandoned –Devoid of function or purpose
Historic – Building or structure of historic value.
Operational – Working and current
Non-Operational – Proposed or planned, or alternatively no longer current.
Ruin – In various states of disrepair or decay
Other – Any status not covered above.
1: 25 000 – >= 625 m²
Building Points
A point feature class displaying the centroid of significant buildings less than 625m² in area.
Built-up Areas
A polygon feature class displaying the extent of an urban or peri-urban settlements across the State of Queensland.
Homesteads
A point feature class displaying the named main residence (homestead) and any named outstations on rural properties in Queensland.
An automatically derived subset of data from Building points and areas
Population Centres
A point feature class displaying a significant place where there is permanent human habitation, infrastructure across the State of Queensland.
Rural Properties
A polygon feature class displaying the cadastral parcels that comprise named rural properties across the State of Queensland.