What is your property's biodiversity worth?
Whether you're buying, developing, or stewarding land in NSW — your property's biodiversity profile shapes what you can do with it. Find out exactly what's there with live constraint and opportunity flags drawn from 140+ NSW government datasets.
How much of this land
can you actually use?
- NVR Cat 2 / Cat 3 / Cat 4 clearing category split
- Maximally farmable area (hectares + %)
- DSE grazing capacity by NSW DPI land class
- Plant Community Type (PCT) inventory
- Threatened Ecological Community (TEC) flags
- Watercourses by Strahler order + corridor mapping
- Biodiversity offset liability area
- Subdivision potential, road and grid summary
See exactly what's in your report
A 60-second walkthrough of a real MapCheck report on a 320-hectare Snowy Monaro property. Lot map, biodiversity layers, planning overlays, risk score — exactly what you'll receive within 1–2 business days of ordering.
- Lot boundary overlaid on satellite imagery
- Every biodiversity & vegetation overlay flagged
- Proprietary MC:DAM-SITES risk score
- PDF delivered within 1–2 business days
Choose the right report
for your situation
Side by Side feature comparison
| Land Constraint & Capability Assessment | Property & Environmental Assessment | Education Package | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Report Price |
Early Research — Tier 01
per/report
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Comprehensive Report — Tier 02
per/report
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Full Report + Expert Session — Tier 03
per/session
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| Property Overview | |||
| Property Overview & Executive Summary ? Plain-English summary of what your property is, where it sits, and the headline constraints it faces. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Satellite Imagery & Lot Mapping ? High-resolution satellite imagery with your lot boundary overlaid. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Legal Permissions | |||
| Zoning & Permitted Uses ? LEP zoning, permitted/prohibited uses, development standards. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| NVR Clearing Categories ? Native Vegetation Regulation categories (Cat 1, 2, 2V) on your lot. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Constraints Summary ? Consolidated list of constraints affecting development or use. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| What Is This Land? | |||
| Plant Community Type Mapping ? PCT mapping per NSW Government data — what's actually growing here. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Geology, Soils & Landscape ? Geological substrate, soil types, landform mapping. | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Water & Stream Network ? Surface watercourses, riparian corridors, EPI riparian land. | BASIC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Groundwater & River Condition ? Groundwater bores nearby + river health condition index. | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| How Can You Use It? | |||
| Land Capability & Carrying Capacity ? DSE-rated carrying capacity for grazing / agriculture. | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dam Potential & Water Storage ? Modelled dam site potential and existing water storage. | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Road, Power & Infrastructure Access ? Sealed road access, powerline proximity, utility corridors. | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Privacy Score ? MC:PRIVACY model — visual privacy from neighbours and roads. | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| What's It Worth? | |||
| Land Value & Comparable Sales ? Recent comparable sales and indicative valuation context. | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Conservation Asset Profile | |||
| BSA Viability Score & Credit Valuation ? Biodiversity Stewardship Agreement viability + indicative credit value. | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Koala Habitat Assessment ? Koala Management Area (KMA) and SEPP Koala Habitat layers. | BASIC | ✓ | ✓ |
| Native Title Search ? Native title claims and determinations affecting the lot. | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bushfire & Risk Detail | |||
| Bushfire Prone Land & Fire History ? RFS bushfire-prone land categories + recorded fire history near the lot. | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Education Package Extras | |||
| 1-Hour Expert Consultation Call ? 60-minute consult with a senior biodiversity consultant from the MapCheck team. | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Q&A on Your Specific Situation ? Bring your questions; we'll work through them with reference to your report. | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Property Exclusivity Quote ? Optional add-on: pricing for exclusive use rights of the property data. | ✗ | ✗ | Optional Extra |
| Order LCCA Report | Order PEA Report | Order Education Package | |
Fast facts,
not a full strategy.
Ready to see the
full picture?
Your Land Constraint & Capability Assessment screens 140+ datasets against your specific lot. Plain-English PDF in 1–2 business days. Whether assessing risk or evaluating opportunity — the data is the same.
Search your property above for a free preview — no account, no credit card needed. See real data from your lot before you decide.
From property search to PDF delivery —
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Submit your property details
Address, Lot/DP, or both — use the search above or order form below.
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PDF delivered by email
1–2 business days. Every report quality-checked by our team before it goes out.
Every layer mapped, every flag explained
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Upgrade to PEA for the $1,000 difference. Your $499 is fully credited.
Email us at reports@mapcheck.com.au with your order number and we'll send a $1,000 upgrade link.
Quick enough to run before you make an offer. Tells you what vegetation constraints apply and whether you need to look harder.
- Property overview and executive summary
- Satellite imagery and lot mapping
- Zoning and permitted uses
- NVR clearing categories (Cat 1, 2, 2v)
- Constraints summary (basic)
- Plant community type mapping
- Koala habitat potential (basic)
- Native title search
- Water and stream network (basic)
- Data sources and methodology
- Plain-English throughout
The full picture. Used by buyers, farmers and developers who want every answer before they commit.
- Everything in Land Constraint & Capability Assessment
- 12-factor constraints detail with mapping
- Bushfire mapping & RFS fire history
- Geology, soils and landscape classification
- Groundwater & river condition index
- Land capability and carrying capacity (DSE)
- Dam site analysis & potential
- Road, power & infrastructure access
- Privacy score
- Land value & comparable sales
- Financial scenarios (graze / BSA / sell)
- BSA viability score & credit valuation
- Ecosystem credits by OTG
- Species credit candidates
- Developer offset liability estimate
- Full koala habitat assessment (KMA + SEPP)
You get the comprehensive report plus a one-hour call with our team. We'll walk you through what it means for your specific situation.
- Everything in Comprehensive
- One-hour expert consultation call
- Plain-English walkthrough of findings
- Q&A on your specific situation
- Optional: Property exclusivity quote
Seven sections. Ten pages.
Built for fast first-pass diligence.
The Land Constraint & Capability Assessment is structured for rural buyers and land managers who need fast, factual answers — clearing rights, grazing capacity, and the constraints between you and the land you think you're buying. Plain English throughout. NSW Government data only.
How Much Land Is Usable?
The constraint waterfall — total area minus NVR Cat 2 deductions, minus Cat 3 vulnerable area, minus Cat 4 sensitive — to arrive at maximally farmable area in hectares and percent. The single number that drives every rural property decision.
How Does This Property Compare?
LGA-level benchmarks for farmable percentage, grazeable percentage, and average DSE — so you know whether your property sits above or below typical for your region.
Grazing Capacity Estimate
DSE rating per land class using NSW DPI Land Capability Assessment guidelines. Total carrying capacity in DSE and cattle equivalent (AE), with breakdown by clearable, grazeable-only, and regulated land.
Constraint Detail
NVR Cat 2/3/4 categories mapped to your specific lot, koala habitat (SEPP 2020), Strahler-ordered watercourses, biodiversity corridors, and Biodiversity Values Map flags.
Biodiversity Evidence + Summary
Plant Community Types (PCT) with area, coverage, and Threatened Ecological Community status. Recent species sightings within 500m of your boundary, with scientific name and conservation status.
Cost Implications
Biodiversity offset liability area, subdivision potential at minimum lot size, road access by class, and nearest grid transformer with capacity. The numbers a buyer needs before making an offer.
Disclaimer + Data Sources
Every dataset used, listed with source agency and validation status. NSW Government data exclusively — no proprietary scoring or interpretation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What you need to know about your property & environmental report or biodiversity check.
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What does the Land Constraint & Capability Assessment actually tell me?
It screens your property against 140+ biodiversity datasets — threatened species, ecological communities, biodiversity values mapping, koala habitat, riparian buffers and more. It tells you what's there, whether that's a development constraint or a stewardship opportunity. All data is sourced directly from NSW Government spatial databases.
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Can I upgrade from a Land Constraint & Capability Assessment to a full Property & Environmental Assessment later?
Yes. After receiving your Land Constraint & Capability Assessment you can upgrade for the $1,000 difference — total AU$1,499. Your $499 is fully credited. You never pay twice for the same property.
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What if my property has multiple lots?
One report covers all lots at the same address or within the same holding. List all your lot and DP numbers when ordering — there's no extra charge for multiple lots on the same property. If you don't know all your lot and DP numbers, that's OK, we'll find it for you using your address. It just speeds up the process if you know it.
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How is this different from a standard conveyancing search?
Standard conveyancing searches (s10.7 planning certificates) cover zoning and some overlays. Biodiversity constraints sit in separate government spatial databases not automatically disclosed. MapCheck screens these specifically — which is why we find things standard due diligence misses.
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Is this a formal ecological assessment?
No. A MapCheck report is a preliminary screening tool — it tells you what the government data says about your property. It is not a Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM) report or a substitute for formal ecological survey. However, it's the right first step to determine whether a formal assessment is needed, and it can save you tens of thousands if the data shows one isn't required.
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Can my solicitor or planner use it?
Yes. Our reports are used regularly by conveyancers, solicitors, town planners, and environmental consultants as preliminary screening tools. White-label versions are available for professionals who want to provide reports under their own branding.
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Can I use this to identify land for a biodiversity stewardship site?
Yes. High BVMAP values, threatened ecological communities and riparian corridors are exactly what the BCT looks for in stewardship site candidates. If those values are present on your lot, your report will show it clearly — giving you the data you need to begin a conversation with the BCT or a stewardship site assessor.
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How current is the data?
We pull from live government datasets at the time of report generation. NVR mapping, BioNet records, native title registers, and planning data are updated as source agencies publish changes. Each report includes the date of every dataset used.
Hunter Valley
Buyer avoided a $180,000 mistake
Hidden vegetation constraints on "cleared grazing land."
Inverell
$31.9M in stewardship value discovered
Farming family found conservation value dwarfing sale price.
Coffs Harbour
Saved $40,000 in unnecessary ecology fees
Council conditions overturned with MapCheck data.
Plain English
No jargon, no raw data dumps. Every finding explained clearly so you can act on it.
Quality checked
A member of our team reviews every report before it goes out. This is not an automated process.
140+ datasets
Biodiversity, geology, native title, sales history, electricity, water, heritage, contamination — all cross-referenced against your specific lots.
1–2 day delivery
Delivered as a PDF to your inbox. Most reports completed within 1–2 business days of confirmed order.
Your property's biodiversity data
is ready right now.
Search free to see a preview — or order your full Land Constraint & Capability Assessment now. PDF delivered within 1–2 business days.