Add context to the map by displaying roads, footpaths, street numbers, suburb names and lot details.
These layers are available via Common Layers and can be toggled on or off at any time. They are particularly useful when viewing properties in high-resolution aerial imagery, where roads and labels are hidden by default.
How do I turn on these layers?
To display any of these layers on the map:
Search for a property using the address search bar.
Open Map Layers in the left-hand side panel and expand the Base Map category.
Tick any of the following layers:
Roads — displays a transparent overlay showing roads and street names across the map.
Footpaths — displays footpath routes to help assess pedestrian access and connectivity around a property.
Places — displays street numbers and suburb names on the map.
Parcel Labels — displays the lot and plan number for each property directly on the map.
Properties — displays property boundary lines on the map.
Under the layer list you'll also find a Stroke Weight slider. Drag it to make the property boundary lines thinner or thicker to suit the imagery you're viewing.
To remove any layer, untick it in the same way.
How do I set these layers to display by default in aerial imagery view?
From the Base Map panel
Turn an imagery base map on (Satellite, Standard Aerial Imagery, High-Resolution Aerial Imagery or Coloured-Infrared).
In the Base Map category, tick or untick the layers you want.
A Default Imagery Layers Preference prompt appears at the bottom of the panel telling you how many layers differ from your saved default. Click Save Changes to set them as your new default, or Reset to go back.
You'll see a confirmation that your default imagery layers have been saved, with a link to view your account preferences.
From your account preferences
Go to My Account and select Preferences.
Scroll down to Default Imagery Layers.
Tick the layers you want to display by default: Roads, Footpaths, Places, Parcel Labels and Properties.
Click Save Changes.
Your default applies to all imagery base maps: Satellite, Standard Aerial Imagery, High-Resolution Aerial Imagery and Coloured-Infrared (CIR). Street Map isn't affected.
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