How to Search for an Address in Australia
If you have an address anywhere in Australia and need to locate it on a map, the easiest and most accurate way to do this is to carry out an Internet search. Several websites are available to help you determine where the address is, and some sites also allow you to view photographs of the specific location. Many online search sites are country-specific, and can tell you where particular properties are, such as churches, government offices, stores, hospitals or schools.
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Things You'll Need
- Internet access
- Computer
- Web browser (e.g., Google Chrome, Internet Explorer)
- Full address details
Instructions
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How to Search for an Address in Australia
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Obtain the full address where possible. If you have a partial or incomplete address, it is essential to ensure you have details such as suburb name, postal code and state, since many street names in Australia are replicated multiple times throughout cities and towns around the country. One way to do so is to look up a post code on the Australia Post website. You must enter the name of the suburb, city, town or the exact postcode into the search box, as well as the state that you think the address is found in. This will generate a four-digit postcode, which will make your search more accurate.
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Look up the address on whereis.com. Many countries have specific search websites which allow you to enter the full address into search boxes and then center onto the area on a digital map. Type in the address into the 'Address' search box at the top of the web page, and if you know what type of property you are looking for, you can add that into the 'Place or business (optional)' search box. Click 'Search' to start the process.
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Locate the address on the map. Hitting the 'Search' button will generate a map with a marker identifying the address you are looking for. Click the center of the marker to bring up a pop-up window, and confirm that the address is correct. You will also be given the option of getting directions to, via or from this address, and you can also send the image of the map to your mobile phone or GPS locator, or email the link to the map to yourself.
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