The new search interface incorporates a predictive search box on the homepage of Domain, which displays schools in the suburb. Once a user selects a school, the system directs them to a dedicated page for that school containing additional information. For public schools, the search function highlights the school’s catchment area on a map and presents the available properties for lease or sale within that zone. In the case of non-public schools that do not utilize catchments, the page displays properties available within a specific radius. The school pages also provide information such as school types and gender ratios for parents to access.
According to Maty Paule, the Chief Product Officer at Domain, in a recent survey conducted by the company, 50% of the parents expressed that there is nothing more significant than being able to enroll their children in a specific school or being assured about the school catchment areas surrounding their new property. Therefore, Domain has made it as convenient as possible for parents to find this information and keep it at the forefront of their searches by enabling search by school name on their platform.
Paule further stated that owning properties within highly-regarded school zones can have a positive impact on house prices. By using the search by school name feature on Domain, parents can acquire valuable insights that can assist them in making informed property decisions in the long run.
Domain was among the pioneers in adding school zones to their property listings a few years ago. The recent introduction of the search by school name feature highlights their commitment to providing a comprehensive and hassle-free property search experience to Australians.
Parents in Australia can now use Domain to search for properties by school name, which offers a range of useful features:
- Find properties that meet specific criteria and are situated within desired school catchments, whether for purchase or rental purposes.
- Quickly identify which school catchment a property falls under and view a list of nearby government and non-government schools.
- Obtain access to important information about schools across the country, such as location and catchment maps, school types, gender ratios, and year ranges.
- Evaluate travel times from a property to a school by car, public transport, and walking during busy morning drop-off periods.
