Filters

Filters control what data you’re viewing. This page explains the main filter types, how filters behave across modules, and how to use the map to select and validate your geography.

Filters bar (where you’ll find it)

Most modules include a filter bar at the top of the page.

Filters update the charts, tables, and any AI summaries shown on that page.

Screenshot placeholder: Filters bar highlighted at the top of a module page.

The Three Core Filters

1) Geography (region / boundary)

Geography controls which area the data represents. You’ll usually choose:

• a boundary type (e.g. Tourism Region, LGA, SA2), then

• a specific region within that boundary type.

Common boundary options include:

• Tourism Region

• LGA (Local Government Area)

• SA2 / SA3 / Suburb / Postcode (as enabled for your workspace)

• Custom Regions (created or uploaded during onboarding, where available)

Screenshot placeholder: Geography selector showing boundary type + region dropdown.

Tip: If you can’t see a boundary type or a region you expect, it may not be enabled for your workspace or supported in that module.

2) Date Range

The Localis Platform uses the same date picker everywhere, so once you learn it, you can apply it across every module.

When you open the date picker you’ll see:

• Quick ranges on the left (e.g. Today, Yesterday, Last 7 days, Last 30 days, Last 90 days, This week, Last week, This month)

• A custom range selector at the top

• Start date and End date fields (you can type directly or use the calendar)

• Cancel and Apply buttons

Screenshot placeholder: Date picker open showing Quick ranges, Start/End fields, and Apply/Cancel.

Using quick ranges

Quick ranges are the fastest way to set a common time window (like the last 30 or 90 days) without clicking around the calendar.

1. Open the date picker

2. Click a Quick range

3. Click Apply

GIF placeholder: Selecting “Last 30 days” → Apply → charts refresh.

Using a custom range

Custom range is best when you’re aligning to a reporting period (e.g. school holidays, event windows, quarterly reporting).

1. Open the date picker

2. Set the Start date and End date (calendar or type)

3. Click Apply

GIF placeholder: Selecting a custom start/end date → Apply.

Important: changes don’t take effect until you click Apply.

3) Granularity (time resolution)

Granularity controls how data is grouped over time. Common options include:

• Day

• Week

• Month

• Quarter

• Year

Screenshot placeholder: Granularity selector with Day/Week/Month etc.

When to use what:

• Day for short-term changes, spikes, and event periods

• Week for stable trend reading and YoY comparisons

• Month/Quarter for higher-level reporting and seasonality

• Year for long-term trend context

Global vs Module-Specific filters

Global Filters

Global filters are the core controls that affect most views on a page (typically geography + date range + granularity).

Screenshot placeholder: Global filters highlighted and labelled.

Module-Specific Filters

Many modules also include additional filters that only apply to that dataset. Examples:

• Spend: category / segment / source market controls

• Accommodation: property type / booking window

• Visitation: visitor type / time-of-day / origin breakdowns (where available)

Screenshot placeholder: Example of a module-specific filter section expanded.

How filters behave between modules

Region and filters reset when switching modules

When you move between modules, your selected region and filters do not carry across. That’s expected, different modules can support different geography levels, datasets, or default views.

Best practice: whenever you open a new module, quickly check:

1. Region / boundary type

2. Date range

3. Granularity

4. Any module-specific filters

GIF placeholder: Switch module → region/date changes → user resets filters.

When filters produce blanks or unexpected results

If a chart/table looks blank or “off”, it’s usually one of these:

1) Unsupported geography in that module

Some modules don’t support every boundary type. Try a broader geography level (e.g. Tourism Region or LGA).

2) Data not available for that region or time period

Not all datasets cover every region or all history.

3) Compliance / privacy suppression

Some breakdowns may be suppressed when values are too small.

Depending on the dataset, this can appear as blanks or aggregated “Other” groupings.

Screenshot placeholder: Example of a suppressed/blank view with any UI hint or note visible (if shown).

Using the map with filters (where available)

Most modules include a map control on the right hand side to help you confirm your geography selection and add spatial context.

Typical behaviours:

• the selected region is highlighted/shaded so you can confirm the boundary

• in map-enabled views, interactions stay aligned with what the charts are showing

Screenshot placeholder: Map open with a selected region shaded.

Quick sanity check (recommended workflow)

Any time you’re exploring or troubleshooting a view, do this quick check:

1. Confirm the workspace (top of sidebar)

2. Confirm boundary type + region

3. Confirm date range + granularity (remember: click Apply)

4. Confirm any module-specific filters

5. If still unexpected: check Data Freshness & Coverage or Reading Charts & Tables

GIF placeholder: 10-second “sanity check” flow showing the steps above.

Where to go next

• Next: Platform Basics → Reading Charts & Tables

• Unsure whether data is current? Platform Basics → Data Freshness & Coverage

• Want to understand AI panels and model settings? Platform Basics → AI Features