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Barangaroo zoning & planning overlays

A planning-constraint profile of Barangaroo (Sydney, NSW) - 0.23 km², mapped from live council and state overlay data. This suburb is relatively unconstrained on the overlays we hold - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.

Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Barangaroo's boundary, with the bushfire and environmental overlays drawn on top. It shows where constraints fall; the interactive map shows them on your exact address. No flood layer is drawn because we hold no flood mapping for this area.

Barangaroo at a glance

Parcels 31 Median lot 933 m² Mapped easements 1 Bus stops 1 Ferry terminal 1

How Barangaroo is zoned

Public Recreation 61%
Mixed Use 38%
General Residential 0%
Metropolitan Centre 0%

Buying in Barangaroo? The zoning, flood and bushfire lines on the section 10.7 certificate attached to the contract are mapped controls - see our s10.7 certificate guide.

Across its 0.23 km², Barangaroo is relatively unconstrained by the planning overlays we hold. We hold no flood mapping covering this suburb, so no flood figure is shown - that is a gap in our data, not an all-clear. There are 7 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Public Recreation. The median lot measures about 933 m² across 31 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.

Who lives in Barangaroo

Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Barangaroo suburb boundary itself, not a wider region.

Population
220
usual residents, 2021
Median age
40
years
Median household income
$4,591
per week, Sydney suburb typical $2,276
Median rent
$1,246
per week, Sydney suburb typical $565
Median mortgage
$8,834
per month
Household size
1.8
people, average

Socio-economic standing

ABS SEIFA 2021 ranks every Australian suburb. Decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth of the country, decile 10 the least.

Advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD) Decile 10
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Score 1214, and decile 10 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.

Relative disadvantage (IRSD) Decile 10
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Age profile

Share of Barangaroo's 220 residents in each ABS age band.

0-4 1.9%
5-14 2.8%
15-19 1.4%
20-24 1.9%
25-34 27.6%
35-44 25.2%
45-54 15.9%
55-64 14.5%
65-74 4.2%
75-84 4.7%
85+ 0.0%

Population trend, 2001 to 2025

Estimated resident population of Sydney (North) - Millers Point, the wider ABS statistical area containing Barangaroo. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Barangaroo itself.

5,088 in 2001 to 9,305 in 2025, up 83%.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics. Census of Population and Housing 2021 (General Community Profile) and SEIFA 2021, both published at the Suburbs and Localities level; Regional Population (estimated resident population) at Statistical Area Level 2. Used under CC BY 4.0. Census counts of small populations are randomly adjusted by the ABS to protect confidentiality, so figures for small suburbs are indicative.

Barangaroo 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.

DatasetCoveragePublisher
Flood mappingNot mappedNSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies
Bushfire-prone mappingMappedNSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies
ZoningMappedNSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies
Heritage and environmentMapped where publishedNSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies
DemographicsAvailableAustralian Bureau of Statistics (2021 Census and SEIFA)

Profile last materially updated 5 August 2026. See the methodology and full source list. Source data changes over time and critical decisions should be checked with the responsible authority.

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Barangaroo planning - frequently asked

Is Barangaroo flood-prone?

We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Barangaroo, so this page can't say how much of the suburb is flood-affected - that is a gap in our data, not an indication that the suburb is free of flood risk. Sydney is the authority to check for flood mapping in this area. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.

Is Barangaroo bushfire-prone?

Bushfire mapping covers Barangaroo and little to none of it is mapped as bushfire-prone. Always confirm for the exact lot, as mapping can change.

What is the zoning in Barangaroo?

The dominant planning zone in Barangaroo is Public Recreation, though the suburb also includes Mixed Use and General Residential. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.

Does Barangaroo have heritage-listed places?

Barangaroo has 7 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 Barangaroo?

Across 31 surveyed parcels in Barangaroo, the median lot size is about 933 m². There are also 1 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 Barangaroo have a train station?

There is no train station inside Barangaroo itself. The suburb is served by 1 bus stop and 1 ferry terminal.

What is the population of Barangaroo?

At the 2021 Census Barangaroo had 220 usual residents, with a median age of 40 and an average household size of 1.8 people. The wider Sydney (North) - Millers Point statistical area, which contains Barangaroo, went from 5,088 people in 2001 to 9,305 in 2025, up 83%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Barangaroo alone.

Is Barangaroo an advantaged suburb?

On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Barangaroo scores 1214 and sits in decile 10 of 10 nationally and decile 10 within New South Wales - decile 1 being the most disadvantaged tenth of Australian suburbs and decile 10 the least. The national average score is 1000. SEIFA summarises income, education, occupation and housing across the whole suburb, so it describes the area, not any particular household in it.

What is the median household income in Barangaroo?

Median household income in Barangaroo was $4,591 a week at the 2021 Census, against $2,276 for the typical suburb in Sydney. Median rent was $1,246 a week and the median mortgage repayment $8,834 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.

Do I need a planning report for a Barangaroo property?

A Barangaroo 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 suburbDistanceFlood mappedBushfire-prone
Millers Point 0.3 km Not mapped 0%
The Rocks 0.7 km Not mapped 0%
Dawes Point 0.7 km Not mapped 0%
Balmain East
Inner West
0.9 km Not mapped 0%
Sydney 1.2 km Not mapped 0%
Pyrmont 1.3 km Not mapped 0%
Mcmahons Point
North Sydney
1.7 km Not mapped 0%
Milsons Point
North Sydney
1.7 km Not mapped 0%
Lavender Bay
North Sydney
1.9 km Not mapped 0%
Balmain
Inner West
1.9 km Not mapped 0%

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