Barren Grounds zoning & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Barren Grounds (Shoalhaven, NSW) - 16.35 km², mapped from live council and state overlay data. This suburb is highly constrained on the overlays we hold - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.
Everything below is suburb-wide. Overlays change block to block - see which ones actually touch your lot. The map is free.
Constraint readout
16.35 km² - this suburb is highly constrained 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 Barren Grounds'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.
Barren Grounds at a glance
How Barren Grounds is zoned
Buying in Barren Grounds? 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 16.35 km², Barren Grounds is highly constrained 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. Of what is mapped, 100% is flagged bushfire-prone. There is 1 heritage-listed site on record, and the dominant land-use zone is National Parks and Nature Reserves. The median lot measures about 820,221 m² across 22 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.
Barren Grounds 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 | Not mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Bushfire-prone mapping | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Zoning | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Heritage and environment | Mapped where published | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Demographics | Not available | Australian 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.
Check a specific Barren Grounds address
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See what's in the $9 report →Barren Grounds planning - frequently asked
Is Barren Grounds flood-prone?
We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Barren Grounds, 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. Shoalhaven 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 Barren Grounds bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 100% of Barren Grounds is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Shoalhaven average of 90%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.
What is the zoning in Barren Grounds?
The dominant planning zone in Barren Grounds is National Parks and Nature Reserves, though the suburb also includes Environmental Conservation. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Barren Grounds have heritage-listed places?
Barren Grounds has 1 heritage-listed place 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 Barren Grounds?
Across 22 surveyed parcels in Barren Grounds, the median lot size is about 820,221 m².
Do I need a planning report for a Barren Grounds property?
A Barren Grounds 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brogers Creek | 3.3 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Foxground Kiama |
3.5 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Jamberoo Kiama |
4.5 km | Not mapped | 98% |
| Broughton Vale | 5.1 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Budderoo Kiama |
6.1 km | 0% | 100% |
| Broughton Village Kiama |
6.2 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Saddleback Mountain Kiama |
6.4 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Woodhill | 6.9 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Broughton | 7.1 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Willow Vale Kiama |
7.3 km | Not mapped | 98% |