Property Boundary and Land Guides

Find a property boundary, check a listing's land size, or understand a mapped constraint before you buy. These guides explain what to check, how to use the map, and when to confirm the result with an official source.

Start with the overview for your question, choose a guide for a specific check, or go deeper into your region. Boundary and lot-size lookups are free within the daily limit; paid features are explained in the relevant guide.

Start here

• Bushfire Prone Land Map: Coverage and ChecksCheck whether a property sits in a designated bushfire-prone area, see the mapped zone on the map, and understand what the designation means for building.
• Flood, Coast and Power Line Distance by AddressSearch any address to see the measured distance from the parcel boundary to the nearest mapped flood zone, coast, power line, park, and waterway.
• How to Find Property Boundaries OnlineFind mapped property boundaries, lot size and perimeter from a street address. Start free, choose your region and learn when a licensed survey is needed.
• Is My Property Heritage Listed? How to CheckCheck whether a property is on a state or national heritage register, see the listing on the map, and understand what a heritage listing actually restricts.
• MapMyLot Features: Every Property CheckA guide to every capability MapMyLot offers for checking a property: boundaries, size, constraints, hazards, and comparing shortlisted land.

Guides

• Buildable Area and Frontage: What They ShowSee a property's unconstrained buildable area and street frontage estimate on the map, how each is calculated, and what they mean for a build decision.
• Compare Two Properties - Land Size and FrontagePin two addresses and compare land area, perimeter, buildable area, frontage, and proximity to power lines, the coast and parks in one side-by-side table.
• Easements on My Property: Maps and Title ChecksCheck whether registered easements cross a property, see them drawn on the map, and understand what they restrict before you build or buy.
• Flood Zone Check: Am I in a Flood Zone?Check whether an address sits in a mapped flood zone, and how far the property boundary is from the nearest flood zone edge. Free, no account.
• How Big Is My Block of Land? Free Size CheckCheck your block size in square metres and hectares from a street address. Compare the mapped parcel area with a listing and learn when to check the title.
• Property Constraint Score: What It MeansMapMyLot's constraint score summarises mapped planning constraints on a property in one number. Here's how it's calculated and what it isn't.
• Satellite Maps That Show Property Lines - FreeView property boundaries free on satellite imagery. See land parcel outlines, cadastral data, and lot size for properties across Australia, NZ, Canada and the UK.
• Shortlist Builder: Filter Land by Size and RiskFilter every parcel in a suburb or radius by land size, frontage, buildable area, and constraint exclusions, see matches on the map, and export a shortlist to CSV.
• What Is My Property Zoned? Check the Zoning MapCheck property zoning in covered areas with MapMyLot Pro, understand zone codes, and find the official planning source before a purchase or building decision.

Go deeper

• Bushfire Attack Level (BAL): What It MeansWhat a Bushfire Attack Level rating is, why it drives construction cost, and how to check whether a property is in a bushfire-prone area that triggers one.
• Distance to the Nearest Lake or Water Body - FreeSearch an address and see the nearest lake or water body: its name, distance from the boundary, and area in hectares, sourced from OpenStreetMap data.
• How Far Is My House From the Coast? Check FreeSearch an address and see the real straight-line distance to the coast, with a beachfront, beachside or coastal tier, not a listing's marketing description.
• How Far Is My Property From Water? Check FreeSearch an address and see the straight-line distance to the nearest named river, creek or canal, sourced from OpenStreetMap data across eight jurisdictions.
• Nearest Park by Address: Distance and Green SpaceFind the nearest mapped park, its distance and size, plus nearby green space. Straight-line distances help compare properties but do not show walking routes.
• Power Lines Near a Property: Check the DistanceCheck the distance from a property boundary to mapped high-voltage power lines. See coverage limits and why distance alone cannot establish safety.
• BC Property Lines Map - Free Lookup by AddressFind British Columbia property lines from a street address using BC parcel data. Free lookup by address, no PID needed, covering 2.48M parcels.
• How to Find Lot Size of a Property in AustraliaFind the lot size of any property in Australia in square metres and hectares from a street address. Covers QLD, NSW, VIC, TAS and ACT. No lot number needed.
• How to Find Your Lot and Plan Number in AustraliaFind your lot and plan number in Australia, learn where it appears on title and council records, and check the matching parcel boundary online for free.
• How to Find Your Property Boundary in NZCheck New Zealand property boundaries from a street address using LINZ cadastral data covering 4.26M parcels. Free lookup that works on any device.
• Is My Fence on the Boundary Line? How to CheckWondering if a fence is on your boundary line? See the real cadastral boundary against satellite imagery before you raise it with a neighbour.
• LASSI Maps Victoria: Address and Survey SearchesLASSI (Land and Survey Spatial Information) is Victoria's free survey and property mapping platform. What changed in the 2026 relaunch and how to use it.
• MapshareVic: How to Use Victoria's Property MapMapshareVic is DEECA's free Victorian property map viewer. How to search an address, generate a property report, and when a plain search is faster.
• NZ Satellite Property Maps: Boundary OverlaysRead NZ property boundaries over satellite imagery. Understand LINZ accuracy, image alignment and why a visible fence may not establish the legal boundary.
• Property Boundary App for Real Estate AgentsReal estate agents can check property boundaries, lot sizes and proximity signals on-site with MapMyLot. Unlimited lookups on Pro for A$19.99/month.
• Property Boundary Maps NSW - Free Address LookupFree property boundary maps for NSW. Find your boundary from a street address using official cadastral data. No lot number needed, works on any device.
• Property Boundary Maps QLD - Free Address LookupFree property boundary maps for Queensland. Find your boundary from a street address, no lot number needed. Official QLD Spatial data, 3.47M parcels.
• Property Boundary Maps VIC - Free Address LookupFree property boundary maps for Victoria. Find your boundary from a street address using official Vicmap data covering 4.28M parcels. No lot number needed.
• UK Property Boundaries - England and Wales MapFind property boundaries in England and Wales from a street address using HM Land Registry INSPIRE data. Free, fast lookup, no account needed.
• What Is Vicmap Property? Cadastre ExplainedVicmap Property is Victoria's official cadastral dataset, not a viewer. What it covers, its accuracy, how to view it free, and how to download it.
• Heritage Overlay: What It Is and How to Check OneA heritage overlay is a local planning-scheme control, checked via VicPlan or your council - not the same as a state heritage register. Here's the difference.
• NSW Heritage Register: Maps and Official ChecksCheck whether a New South Wales address sits on the State Heritage Register, see the listed boundary on the map, and understand what a listing restricts.
• QLD Heritage Register: Maps and Official ChecksCheck whether a Queensland address sits on the Queensland Heritage Register, see the listed boundary on the map, and understand what a listing restricts.
• MapMyLot vs Landchecker - Price and CoverageComparing MapMyLot and Landchecker for property boundary lookups. Price, coverage, mobile experience, and target user breakdown to help you choose.
• Nearmap Free Alternative: What to Use InsteadCompare free satellite views and property boundary maps with Nearmap. Understand imagery age, coverage and what MapMyLot can provide for a free address check.