Bonython flood map & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Bonython (Tuggeranong, ACT) - 2.9 km², mapped from live district and state overlay data. This suburb is highly constrained.
Everything below is suburb-wide. Overlays change block to block - see which ones actually touch your lot. The map is free.
Constraint readout
2.9 km² - this suburb is highly constrained by planning overlays.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Bonython's boundary, with the flood, bushfire and environmental overlays drawn on top. It shows where constraints fall; the interactive map shows them on your exact address.
Bonython at a glance
How Bonython is zoned
Buying in Bonython? The Territory Plan zone on this page sits alongside the Crown lease, which sets what a block may actually be used for - a $9 planning report pulls the zone and every overlay at the block level for any Bonython address.
Across its 2.9 km², Bonython is highly constrained by planning overlays. Flood mapping covers the suburb and none of it falls within a mapped flood overlay, and 59% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 4 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Hills, Ridges and Buffer Areas. The median lot measures about 814 m² across 908 parcels. These figures are suburb-wide - the overlays that actually apply to a given lot can differ block to block, which is what a property-level check tells you.
Bonython data sources and coverage
Every figure below is an aggregate for the suburb boundary. “Not mapped” means LayeredGeo does not hold a source layer covering this suburb; it is never an all-clear for a particular property.
| Dataset | Coverage | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Flood mapping | Mapped | the ACT Territory Plan and ACT Government spatial data |
| Bushfire-prone mapping | Mapped | the ACT Territory Plan and ACT Government spatial data |
| Zoning | Mapped | the ACT Territory Plan and ACT Government spatial data |
| Heritage and environment | Mapped where published | the ACT Territory Plan and ACT Government spatial data |
| Demographics | Not available | Australian Bureau of Statistics (2021 Census and SEIFA) |
Profile last materially updated 20 August 2026. See the methodology and full source list. Source data changes over time and critical decisions should be checked with the responsible authority.
Check a specific Bonython address
See exactly which overlays touch a single property - the interactive map is free. Need it on paper? A full planning PDF is just $9.
See what's in the $9 report →Bonython planning - frequently asked
Where can I see a flood map of Bonython?
The schematic on this page is a Bonython flood map: the mapped flood overlays drawn over the suburb's terrain and street grid. Flood lines vary block to block, so for a specific property use the free interactive map - search any Bonython address and it shows the flood, zoning and bushfire mapping on the exact lot boundary.
Is Bonython flood-prone?
Flood mapping covers Bonython and none of the suburb falls within a mapped flood overlay (the district-wide suburb average is 3%). Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.
Is Bonython bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 59% of Bonython is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Tuggeranong average of 35%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.
What is the zoning in Bonython?
The dominant planning zone in Bonython is Hills, Ridges and Buffer Areas, though the suburb also includes Suburban and Urban Open Space. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Bonython have heritage-listed places?
Bonython has 4 heritage-listed places on record. Heritage listing affects what you can alter or demolish, so confirm whether a specific property is listed or near a heritage place.
What is the typical lot size in Bonython?
Across 908 surveyed parcels in Bonython, the median lot size is about 814 m². There are also 1,289 registered easements mapped in the suburb - an easement can restrict where you can build, so always check the title and overlays for the specific lot.
Does Bonython have a train station?
There is no train station inside Bonython itself. The suburb is served by 16 bus stops.
Do I need a planning report for a Bonython property?
A Bonython planning report pulls every overlay - zoning, flood, bushfire, heritage and environmental - that touches a single lot, on live council and state data. The interactive map preview is free; a full PDF report is $9.
Compare nearby suburbs
| Nearby suburb | Distance | Flood mapped | Bushfire-prone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Plains | 1.5 km | 8% | 11% |
| Monash | 2.3 km | 8% | 15% |
| Gordon | 2.5 km | Not mapped | 33% |
| Calwell | 2.5 km | <1% | 27% |
| Greenway | 2.6 km | 15% | 46% |
| Richardson | 2.7 km | 3% | 29% |
| Oxley | 2.9 km | <1% | 26% |
| Conder | 3.2 km | 0% | 56% |
| Gowrie | 3.7 km | 2% | 10% |
| Theodore | 3.9 km | <1% | 59% |