How to find your property boundary in Queensland

You can find any property boundary in Queensland by searching the street address on MapMyLot. The boundary polygon appears instantly - no lot number, no account, and no navigating through a government portal. The data comes from QLD Spatial, the official state government cadastral dataset, and covers all 3.32 million parcels in Queensland.

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What a property boundary is

A property boundary is the legal line that defines the extent of a land parcel. It determines where your land ends and your neighbour's begins. In Queensland, these boundaries are recorded in the cadastral register maintained by the Department of Resources (QLD Spatial). Every lot in Queensland has a unique lot-on-plan reference (for example, Lot 5 on RP812345), but the boundary itself can be displayed from a street address without knowing that reference number.

Knowing your boundary is useful for a range of practical tasks: checking a fence location, planning a deck or shed within setback rules, confirming lot size before a renovation, or simply understanding what you own.

How the QLD government portal works (and why it is frustrating)

QLD Globe (globe.information.qld.gov.au) is the Queensland government's mapping portal. It contains cadastral boundaries, but finding your property requires you to either navigate the map by panning and zooming, or enter the lot-on-plan number directly. Most homeowners and investors do not know their lot-on-plan number off the top of their head - it appears on the Certificate of Title, not on a rates notice or real estate listing.

MapMyLot solves this by accepting a plain street address. You type "14 Smith Street Paddington QLD" and the boundary polygon loads on the map within a few seconds. You also get the lot area in square metres and hectares, the perimeter in metres, and the ability to toggle satellite imagery underneath.

How to find your boundary from a street address

  1. Go to mapmylot.com/app on any device.
  2. Type your Queensland street address into the search bar.
  3. The map will centre on the property and highlight the boundary in teal.
  4. Tap or click the boundary to see the area (m2 and hectares) and perimeter (metres).
  5. Toggle between street map and satellite imagery using the layer button.
  6. If you need a PDF of the boundary report, purchase one for $4.99 - or upgrade to Pro ($19.99/month) for unlimited PDF exports.

What the boundary shows you

The boundary polygon in MapMyLot is sourced from QLD Spatial (data.qld.gov.au). The data is in GDA94 (EPSG:4283), reprojected to WGS84 for display. It shows the cadastral boundary of the lot - the full extent of the land parcel including any rear lane or laneway frontages.

The boundary does not show easements, covenants, or planning overlays. For those layers you would need a title search from the Titles Registry or the QLD Globe DA overlay tools. MapMyLot focuses on one thing: showing you where the land parcel is, from a plain street address, on your phone.

Accuracy note: Cadastral data is accurate to approximately 1 to 2 metres. For a legally binding boundary determination - for example to resolve a fence line dispute or confirm a setback - engage a registered surveyor licensed in Queensland.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find my property boundary in Queensland?

Search your street address on MapMyLot and the property boundary will appear as a highlighted polygon on the map. No lot number or account is needed. The data comes from QLD Spatial (data.qld.gov.au), the official government cadastral dataset.

Is QLD Globe the same as MapMyLot?

No. QLD Globe is the Queensland government mapping portal. It requires you to navigate to your property visually or enter a lot number. MapMyLot lets you search by street address and shows just the boundary polygon with area and perimeter measurements.

How accurate are the property boundaries in MapMyLot?

Cadastral boundary data is accurate to approximately 1 to 2 metres. It is sourced from official government records and is suitable for most planning and reference purposes. For a legally binding boundary determination - such as a fence line dispute - you need to engage a registered surveyor.

Does MapMyLot work on mobile in Queensland?

Yes. MapMyLot is mobile-first. You can search a Queensland address, view the boundary on satellite or street map imagery, and get the lot size in square metres or hectares - all from your phone.

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