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Beaumont zoning & planning overlays

A planning-constraint profile of Beaumont (Shoalhaven, NSW) - 17.56 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.

Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Beaumont'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.

Beaumont at a glance

Parcels 148 Median lot 28,183 m² Mapped easements 4 Bus stops 11

How Beaumont is zoned

Environmental Conservation 54%
Primary Production 40%
Rural Landscape 3%
National Parks and Nature Reserves 1%
Environmental Management 1%
Infrastructure 1%

Buying in Beaumont? 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 17.56 km², Beaumont 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 are 3 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Environmental Conservation. The median lot measures about 28,183 m² across 148 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 Beaumont

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

Population
117
usual residents, 2021
Median age
63
years
Median household income
$1,875
per week, Shoalhaven suburb typical $1,493
Median rent
$250
per week, Shoalhaven suburb typical $350
Median mortgage
$2,306
per month
Household size
2.4
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 1087, and decile 9 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.

Relative disadvantage (IRSD) Decile 10
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Age profile

Share of Beaumont's 117 residents in each ABS age band.

0-4 5.6%
5-14 3.2%
15-19 0.0%
20-24 0.0%
25-34 11.2%
35-44 8.0%
45-54 5.6%
55-64 23.2%
65-74 33.6%
75-84 6.4%
85+ 3.2%

Population trend, 2001 to 2025

Estimated resident population of Berry - Kangaroo Valley, the wider ABS statistical area containing Beaumont. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Beaumont itself.

8,112 in 2001 to 9,523 in 2025, up 17%.

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.

Beaumont 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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Beaumont planning - frequently asked

Is Beaumont flood-prone?

We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Beaumont, 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 Beaumont bushfire-prone?

Yes - around 100% of Beaumont 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 Beaumont?

The dominant planning zone in Beaumont is Environmental Conservation, though the suburb also includes Primary Production and Rural Landscape. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.

Does Beaumont have heritage-listed places?

Beaumont has 3 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 Beaumont?

Across 148 surveyed parcels in Beaumont, the median lot size is about 28,183 m². There are also 4 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 Beaumont have a train station?

There is no train station inside Beaumont itself. The suburb is served by 11 bus stops.

What is the population of Beaumont?

At the 2021 Census Beaumont had 117 usual residents, with a median age of 63 and an average household size of 2.4 people. The wider Berry - Kangaroo Valley statistical area, which contains Beaumont, went from 8,112 people in 2001 to 9,523 in 2025, up 17%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Beaumont alone.

Is Beaumont an advantaged suburb?

On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Beaumont scores 1087 and sits in decile 10 of 10 nationally and decile 9 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 Beaumont?

Median household income in Beaumont was $1,875 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,493 for the typical suburb in Shoalhaven. Median rent was $250 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,306 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.

Do I need a planning report for a Beaumont property?

A Beaumont 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
Bellawongarah 4.0 km Not mapped 100%
Cambewarra 4.4 km Not mapped 100%
Browns Mountain 4.4 km Not mapped 100%
Meroo Meadow 4.6 km 0% 99%
Red Rocks 5.0 km Not mapped 100%
Cambewarra Village 5.1 km Not mapped 39%
Badagarang 5.5 km Not mapped 82%
Berry Mountain 7.1 km Not mapped 100%
Bangalee 7.3 km 0% 93%
Tapitallee 7.4 km Not mapped 100%

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