Step 1
State Selection
This is your starting point. Locaytor covers every SA2 statistical area across all eight Australian states and territories — over 2,200 areas in total. Each card shows the number of SA2 areas and SA3 regions available for that state. Simply tap the state you want to explore. The data is updated monthly (currently Q1 2026), so you're always working with the latest market metrics. Choose the state where you're looking to invest, and Locaytor will load every ranked SA2 within it for filtering and comparison.
Step 2
Ranked SA2 List & Header Filters
Once you select a state, every SA2 area loads in a ranked list — sorted by Investor Score out of 100. Each card shows the SA2 name, its SA3 region, median price, one-year growth, gross yield, and days on market at a glance. The header bar gives you two instant filters: a price range slider ($200K–$2M) and a minimum score slider. The count updates live — here, 483 of 504 Victorian SA2s qualify. Use these to quickly narrow the field before diving into the Advanced filters. Click any card to load its full detail panel on the right.
Step 3
Advanced Filters
Click "Advanced" to reveal 11 individual metric sliders split across SA2 and SA3 levels. SA2 metrics include Sales DOM Score, Remoteness, Fully Owned share, Yield Score, Buy and Rent Affordability, and Socio-Economics. SA3 metrics cover Inventory Score, Growth Gap Index, 1-Year Growth, and 10-Year Growth. Drag any slider to set a minimum threshold — areas that don't meet it disappear from the list instantly. Here, setting Min Score to 75, Remoteness to 90, and Inventory/Growth Gap to 75 has narrowed Victoria from 504 to just 10 SA2s. Use "Reset advanced" to clear all sliders back to defaults.
Step 4
SA2 Detail Panel
Click any card to open the detail panel. At the top is the SA2's score ring and SA3 choropleth map highlighting where it sits among neighbouring areas. Below that, twelve key metrics are laid out: median price, yield, growth (1Y and 10Y), days on market, weekly rent, growth gap, buy and rent affordability, inventory, fully owned share, and SEIFA index. Two charts follow — a 10-year median price trend and a 12-month inventory trend for the SA3 region. Quick-link buttons at the bottom open REA Search and ABS QuickStats for deeper research.
Step 5
ABS QuickStats Deep Dive
The "ABS QuickStats" button opens the official Census profile for that SA2 directly on the ABS website. This gives you the full demographic picture — population, median age, household income, mortgage repayments, and dwelling counts — all sourced from the 2021 Census. Note that Census rent figures are outdated; always refer to the weekly rent shown in Locaytor's detail panel for current values. Crucially, QuickStats includes an interactive map so you can see exactly where the SA2 sits geographically if you're unfamiliar with the area.
Step 6
REA Search — From Data to Listings
The "REA Search" button takes you straight to realestate.com.au with the SA2 area pre-loaded. Start in map view to get a visual feel for available stock, then set your price filters to match Locaytor's median range and switch to list view to browse individual properties. This is where the data becomes actionable — Locaytor has already told you where to look and why; REA shows you what's available right now. Together, the system lets you navigate the entire country with a clear set of metrics and move seamlessly from analysis to active property search.