Runner Up of Govhack 2021 - Create a solution to a customer need using the ABS Data API
Honourable Mention of Govhack 2021 - BETTER Public Spaces
Overview
Find My Home was developed as part of GovHack 2021 by Mana Jaja, a four-member team. The app allows users to input their preferences for an ideal place to live—such as cost of living, safety, public amenities, and lifestyle factors. These preferences are then matched against ABS data to highlight regions that meet the user’s criteria.
Users can explore the recommended locations on an interactive map, click on highlighted areas for more details, and make more informed decisions about their future home.
Read more about Find My Home: Project Page.
Key Features:
- ✅ Customisable Preferences – Users can define key factors such as cost of living, safety, and amenities.
- ✅ ABS Data Integration – Uses real-time data from the ABS API to match locations to user needs.
- ✅ Interactive Mapping – Highlights suitable areas based on user preferences.
- ✅ Detailed Region Insights – Provides additional information about each suggested location.
Technology Stack:
- Platform: Web-Based Application
- Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- API: ABS Data API
- Mapping: Google Maps API
Project Goal & Learning Outcomes:
- 🚀 Data-Driven Decision Making – Helping users make informed relocation choices using real-time data.
- 🏠 Improving Urban Living Choices – Providing better insights into different regions for potential movers.
- 🌍 Enhancing Public Space Utilisation – Encouraging smarter city planning through data insights.