Hi Guys,
So while working on my current project I had a situation where I needed street types in Australia.
I end up compiling a list and thus I am sharing that with you guys,
Data has been compiled from these resources
- Wikipedia
- Australian Street Directory
- Open Street Maps
Below is the list If you would like to just copy it
| STREET TYPE | ABBREVIATION |
| ALLEY | AL |
| AMBLE | AMB |
| APPROACH | APPR |
| ARCADE | ARC |
| ARTERIAL | ART |
| AVENUE | AV |
| BAY | BAY |
| BEND | BEND |
| BRAE | BRAE |
| BREAK | BRK |
| BOULEVARD | BVD |
| BOARDWALK | BWK |
| BOWL | BWL |
| BYPASS | BYP |
| CIRCLE | CCL |
| CIRCUS | CCS |
| CIRCUIT | CCT |
| CHASE | CHA |
| CLOSE | CL |
| CORNER | CNR |
| COMMON | COM |
| CONCOURSE | CON |
| CRESCENT | CR |
| CROSS | CROS |
| COURSE | CRSE |
| CREST | CRST |
| CRUISEWAY | CRY |
| COURT/S | CT |
| COVE | CV |
| DALE | DALE |
| DELL | DELL |
| DENE | DENE |
| DIVIDE | DIV |
| DOMAIN | DOM |
| DRIVE | DR |
| EAST | EAST |
| EDGE | EDG |
| ENTRANCE | ENT |
| ESPLANADE | ESP |
| EXTENSION | EXTN |
| FLATS | FLTS |
| FORD | FORD |
| FREEWAY | FWY |
| GATE | GATE |
| GARDEN/S | GDN |
| GLADE/S | GLA |
| GLEN | GLN |
| GULLY | GLY |
| GRANGE | GRA |
| GREEN | GRN |
| GROVE | GV |
| GATEWAY | GWY |
| HILL | HILL |
| HOLLOW | HLW |
| HEATH | HTH |
| HEIGHTS | HTS |
| HUB | HUB |
| HIGHWAY | HWY |
| ISLAND | ID |
| JUNCTION | JCT |
| LANE | LA |
| LINK | LNK |
| LOOP | LOOP |
| LOWER | LWR |
| LANEWAY | LWY |
| MALL | MALL |
| MEW | MEW |
| MEWS | MWS |
| NOOK | NOOK |
| NORTH | NTH |
| OUTLOOK | OUT |
| PATH | PATH |
| PARADE | PD/PDE |
| PKT | |
| PARKWAY | PKW |
| PLACE | PL |
| PLAZA | PLZ |
| PROMENADE | PRM |
| PASS | PS |
| PASSAGE | PSG |
| POINT | PT |
| PURSUIT | PUR |
| PATHWAY | PWAY |
| QUADRANT | QD |
| QUAY | QU |
| REACH | RCH |
| ROAD | RD |
| RIDGE | RDG |
| RESERVE | REST |
| REST | REST |
| RETREAT | RET |
| RIDE | RIDE |
| RISE | RISE |
| ROUND | RND |
| ROW | ROW |
| RISING | RSG |
| RETURN | RTN |
| RUN | RUN |
| SLOPE | SLO |
| SQUARE | SQ |
| STREET | ST |
| SOUTH | STH |
| STRIP | STP |
| STEPS | STPS |
| SUBWAY | SUB |
| TERRACE | TCE |
| THROUGHWAY | THRU |
| TOR | TOR |
| TRACK | TRK |
| TRAIL | TRL |
| TURN | TURN |
| TOLLWAY | TWY |
| UPPER | UPR |
| VALLEY | VLY |
| VISTA | VST |
| VIEW/S | VW |
| WAY | WAY |
| WOOD | WD |
| WEST | WEST |
| WALK | WK |
| WALKWAY | WKWY |
| WATERS | WTRS |
| WATERWAY | WRY |
| WYND | WYD |
Or you can download the CSV file that I’ve compiled from the link below
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I Hope this helps,
If any street type you know of and is missing from above then contact me so that I can add it to the list that could help others
Cheers,
There’s at least one indisputable error, “Reserve” should not abbreviate to “REST”. Not sure if it should be “RESV” or “RSV” or similar.
I cant find Cncd anywhere. We have a street name called Wanderer Cncd. Even google maps says Cncd. I thought it might be for Conduit, but theres too many Cs. I have no idea. In a recent food delivery reciept it came up as Concourse, but when we looked it up the Concourse didnt exist. Any ideas? I could ask council!
This seems to differ on some (as offered by CRAIG)
https://auspost.com.au/content/dam/auspost_corp/media/documents/Barcode_hints_tips.pdf
If you’re looking for abbr for addressing needs you’ll need to use Auspost’s list which can be found here
https://auspost.com.au/content/dam/auspost_corp/media/documents/Barcode_hints_tips.pdf
What does the abbreviation GR mean on a street sign?
Great work. It solved a cracking dilemma for me 🙂
Just realised, CONC is also acceptable such as with North, South and East Concourse in Beaumaris
WLK should also be included Walk, as in Abbey Walk, Point Cook
for those you want a more comprehensive and accurate list. Here’s one from Telstra https://www.telstrawholesale.com.au/download/document/street-type-abbreviations.pdf
Not there anymore
RMBL ramble
Why is my street called a reach
Hi,
what about abbreviations such as:
LK; LP; PSS; PWY; R; RI; RT; TR?
Also, some of the abbreviations you list are incorrect – refer to barcoding guidelines by Australia Post.
cheers
Thanks for your input mate. I Shall add/correct them in a bit.
Cheers