CrowdLab

Spatial data tools for planners and local councils

Collect, visualise, and activate spatial data to drive evidence-based planning.

Trusted by governments and partners across Australia

  • Australian Government
  • Monash University
  • NSW Government
  • Victoria State Government
  • Plan International

Unlock spatial data for real decisions

CrowdLab sits between planning and product: public tools you can try today, and custom builds when the brief needs more than an off-the-shelf map.

  • Data collection – Run community surveys that people actually complete.
  • Dashboards – Turn crash data into visuals your council can act on in minutes.
  • Consulting – Custom tools built in 8–12 weeks, not 8–12 months.

Explore our tools

Designed for planners, trusted by governments.

CrashDash dashboard with map filters and analytics

CrashDash

Explore Australian crash data with maps, filters, and analytics your road safety team can use without a specialist build.

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CrowdSpot map with contribution form

CrowdSpot

Map surveys that turn community input into spatial evidence for planning decisions.

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Find my School catchment zones on a Victorian map

Find my School

Victorian school zones and catchments, used by DET and parents statewide.

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Selected projects

We’ve helped councils, state agencies and researchers turn data into community-driven change.

YourWalk mobile app — preference-based walking routes
In progress

YourWalk

In-progress walking routes tool with Victorian council partners — preferences for safety, accessibility, and comfort on everyday trips.

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Child cycling with helmet, BikeSpot
Archive

BikeSpot

Three waves of cycling safety crowd mapping — Melbourne 2016, Victoria 2020, and national BikeSpot 2023 — with 72,000+ submissions in the latest campaign alone.

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Traffic cone on a stylised map, RAC Risky Roads
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RAC Risky Roads

Three CrowdSpot campaigns with RAC WA mapping frustrating and unsafe roads — more than 13,000 spots across the waves.

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How we work with you

Whether you're applying for a grant, scoping a pilot, or scaling up a platform, we help shape the right solution for the brief.

Discovery

We start by listening. Together we clarify your goals, challenges, and audiences to ensure we're solving the right problem.

Co-Design + Prototyping

We collaborate through iterative design and feedback rounds to shape a tool or solution that fits the brief.

Launch + Support

Once launched, we provide support and guidance so your tool delivers value, and can keep evolving.

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