Ausdata MCP Server

28 tools over 9 AU gov data sources (ABS, RBA, ATO, APRA, AIHW, ASIC, AEMO, BOM, WGEA) via one key.

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What is the Ausdata MCP Server?

28 tools over 9 AU gov data sources (ABS, RBA, ATO, APRA, AIHW, ASIC, AEMO, BOM, WGEA) via one key.

What you get

MCP server for the Australian public data API. Plug into Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, or any other MCP client and get one-call access to 100+ curated Australian government datasets across 9 sources.

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
search_datasetsPlain-English search across the catalog. "unemployment NSW" → dataset IDs to call.
list_datasetsList curated datasets for a given source (abs, rba, ato, …).
describe_datasetSchema + filter dictionary for one dataset before you get_data it.
get_dataGeneric accessor by source + dataset_id. Search first, fetch second.
releasesUpcoming + recent statistical release calendar across all sources.
real_wagesWage Price Index minus CPI, quarterly. The Greg Jericho chart in one call.
real_cash_rateRBA cash rate minus CPI — the real policy stance.
economic_dashboardCash rate, CPI, unemployment, wage growth, lending — in one response.
cost_of_livingABS Selected Living Cost Indexes by household type.
youth_unemployment15-24 unemployment rate, state-level.
trade_balanceGoods + services trade balance, monthly.
housing_affordabilityHouse prices vs household disposable income, indexed.
gender_pay_contextWGEA gender pay gap by industry / employer-size context.
energy_snapshotAEMO NEM dispatch + price snapshot, current trading interval.

How to install the Ausdata MCP Server

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "ausdata": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "ausdata-mcp"],
      "env": {
        "AUSDATA_API_KEY": "ak_xxx"
      }
    }
  }
}

Configuration as documented by the project. Restart the client after saving.

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
AUSDATA_API_KEYCredential the server authenticates with.Yes
AUSDATA_API_URLEndpoint or connection string the server talks to.Yes

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Ausdata to search datasets.”
  • “Use Ausdata to list datasets.”
  • “Use Ausdata to describe dataset.”

Frequently asked questions

28 tools over 9 AU gov data sources (ABS, RBA, ATO, APRA, AIHW, ASIC, AEMO, BOM, WGEA) via one key. Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.