Goldfields (Ext): landline numbers and carriers
Goldfields (Ext) is one of the town-level numbering areas the ACMA register uses under area code 08 (SA, WA & NT). The register lists 35 number blocks for it with about 20,300 allocated numbers, held by 18 carriers. A landline that calls you from one of these blocks was issued for the Goldfields (Ext) area — though the line may since have been ported, and caller ID can be spoofed.
Source: ACMA register, data as of 31/08/2026
The carriers in Goldfields (Ext)
TELSTRA LIMITED holds the largest share here with 40.9% of allocated numbers — with 17 other carriers alongside. The register names the range holder; individual numbers may operate on another network after porting.
| Carrier | Blocks | Numbers | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| TELSTRA LIMITED | 8 | 8,300 | 40.9% |
| SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 2 | 3,100 | 15.3% |
| SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD | 7 | 2,500 | 12.3% |
| OPTUS MOBILE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 2,000 | 9.9% |
| PRIMUS TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED | 3 | 1,200 | 5.9% |
| CHIME COMMUNICATIONS PTY LTD | 1 | 1,000 | 4.9% |
| OPTUS NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 1 | 1,000 | 4.9% |
| NETSIP PTY LTD | 2 | 200 | 1% |
| ADARGA PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.5% |
| C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. | 1 | 100 | 0.5% |
| CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.5% |
| LMGPS LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.5% |
| NETERA PTY LTD | 1 | 100 | 0.5% |
| PIPE NETWORKS PTY LIMITED | 1 | 100 | 0.5% |
| PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED | 1 | 100 | 0.5% |
Number blocks registered for Goldfields (Ext)
The ACMA allocates geographic numbers in blocks tied to this numbering area. Every registered block for this area is allocated to a carrier.
| Block start | Numbers | Held by |
|---|---|---|
| 0860023200… | 100 | VIRTUTEL PTY LTD |
| 0860044000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0860075400… | 100 | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0860081600… | 100 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
| 0860088800… | 100 | ADARGA PTY LTD |
| 0860095000… | 100 | THE TRUSTEE FOR READING FAMILY TRUST |
| 0860107400… | 100 | WHY PAY MORE 4 LESS PTY LTD |
| 0860172500… | 100 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0860178200… | 100 | NETSIP PTY LTD |
| 0860192400… | 100 | CHECK TECHNOLOGY GROUP PTY LTD |
| 0860215000… | 1,000 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0860220600… | 100 | C2A INTERNET.COM.AU PTY. LTD. |
| 0860232800… | 100 | LMGPS LTD |
| 0860248000… | 100 | PIVOTEL SATELLITE PTY LIMITED |
| 0860260200… | 100 | NETERA PTY LTD |
| 0860272400… | 100 | SYMBIO NETWORKS PTY LTD |
| 0890076000… | 3,000 | SOUL PATTINSON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PTY LIMITED |
| 0890240000… | 1,000 | TELSTRA LIMITED |
Excerpt: the 18 lowest of 35 allocated blocks (source: ACMA register).
Check a number from Goldfields (Ext)
Worth knowing
- Block data tells you where a line was issued, not who is calling — and scammers routinely spoof local landline numbers to make a call look nearby.
- Learn more: the Australian area codes guide and how caller ID spoofing works.