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Australian Maps (using a GeoJSON file)

Hi all,

I need to create a map of Australia which uses a specific regional breakdown (SA4) created by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. I have a GeoJSON file which I've converted from their boundary files (see here). 

 

I've linked this file with my dataset (which lists the percent of people concerned about an issue in different SA4 areas). It is a many to one relationship from the SA4 GeoJSON file to the SA4 in my dataset.

sylvia_aus_3-1698719598829.png

 

So far, when I try to map these SA4 areas and my data, all I get is this (see below). Can anyone help me? I'm able to create the heatmap I want in Tableau so I don't think there is anything wrong with my dataset and the boundary file.

 

Attempt in Power BI:

sylvia_aus_2-1698715113028.png

 

Attempt in Tableau:

sylvia_aus_4-1698719858789.png

Any thoughts or tips appreciated!

 

 

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Brunner_BI
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You need to convert it to a TOPOjson and then use the shape map visual

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