Welcome to Ideal Home

Find nearby schools and check local enrolment areas (catchments) using official data where available.

School Finder

Catchments guide (plain-English)

What catchments/zones mean, why it varies by state, and how to confirm safely.

Moving checklist

A practical checklist for families choosing a place mainly for schools.

Data sources & coverage

Which states are supported and the official datasets we use (with links).

Compare two addresses

Side-by-side comparison when you’re deciding between properties.

How it works

A quick explanation of geocoding, nearby schools, and zone lookups.