APRA (Australian Prudential Regulation Authority) as a JSON API
APRA is the prudential regulator for banks, insurers, and superannuation funds. ausdata.io exposes the APRA Authorised Deposit-taking Institutions list, Monthly Banking Statistics (MADIS), and quarterly superannuation performance as JSON. Skip the Excel workbooks and query bank balance sheets or MySuper net returns with a single API key.
APRA datasets
Frequently asked questions
- How do I query APRA (Australian Prudential Regulation Authority) data via API?
- ausdata.io exposes 3 APRA datasets as JSON REST APIs at https://api.ausdata.io. Send a GET request with an Authorization: Bearer <your-key> header. Free tier: 500 calls per month.
- What APRA datasets are available?
- ausdata.io covers 3 APRA endpoints, including Authorised Deposit-taking Institutions, Monthly Banking Statistics, Superannuation Fund Performance. Each endpoint returns JSON with a consistent envelope and CC-BY source attribution.
- Is the APRA data official?
- Yes. Every response includes a meta.source block with the APRA source URL and a CC-BY attribution string. ausdata.io is an unofficial wrapper, not affiliated with Australian Prudential Regulation Authority.
- How often is the APRA data refreshed?
- Refresh cadence depends on the dataset: anywhere from every 5 minutes (real-time feeds) to annually. Each endpoint documents its update frequency, and every response carries a meta.retrieved_at timestamp.