Information for naming authorities

If you’re from local government and undertaking naming activities, you can find helpful links here.

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Tools

Check the suitability of a new road name

Before you propose a road name, check whether it's suitable by using our road name evaluation tool.
 

Look up a place name

Use our place name search to find the history, origin, meaning and pronunciation of places in NSW.

Find a suburb

Use our suburb search to view an interactive map of the suburb/locality extent and surrounds. 

Access our proposal system – for registered users

Log in to our system to propose a name or check your proposal's progress.

Policy

Address policy and user manual

Find all the policies and guidelines for addressing in NSW.

Place naming policy

The principles that guide our duty to accurate and consistent naming.

Resources

Browse all of the GNB's guides, factsheets and policies.

 

Information

How places are named

Learn about the role of the GNB in place naming, and who can propose names.

Aboriginal place naming

Read about how to get started if you'd like to propose an Aboriginal name.

GNB board meeting dates

Meet the board, and find information on upcoming board meetings.

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