Find data in a local area

On this page, you’ll learn how to use spatial search to find environmental datasets by region. 

• To learn how to use simple search, visit How to find data in SEED.
• To learn how to use advanced search, visit How to use the advanced search or query syntax.

You can use spatial map search to view data by:  

• Local government area name (LGA)  
• Coordinates (latitude and longitude), or 
• drawing an area. 

How to use spatial search 

1. Go to ‘search and download data’ to start your search.
2. Scroll down to the ‘location’ filter in the left-hand panel.

3. Select the map pencil to open the pop-up and choose which search option you want to use
4. You can adjust your spatial search at any time by dragging the corners on the map or picking a new location entirely using any method, and clicking ‘Apply’. 

Option 1: search by LGA (local government area) 

1. Select on the dropdown search bar to select the LGA you want to see.

2. The search results will update, and the LGA’s latitude and longitude will appear at the top of the results.

3. Select and drag the map or use the mouse wheel to zoom in and out of the map.

Option 2: search by coordinates (latitude and longitude) 

1. Select the map pencil to open it, and enter your coordinates. 
2. Select apply. 

Option 3: search by bounding box  

1. Click the pencil icon on the map 
2. Use your mouse to click and drag the map area you want to search, then select 'apply'. 

3. The search results will update with latitude and longitude at the top of the results.

Save your search 

You can save your search and share a link with anyone, anytime. Simply: 

1. After you have created a search, click the ‘save search’ button in the filters
2. Give your search a title and click ‘save search’.

3. Use the edit pencil or bin to manage your saved searches or share them using the copy link