Bectric zoning & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Bectric
(Temora, NSW) - 146.0 km², mapped from live council and
state overlay data. This suburb is relatively unconstrained on the overlays we could measure - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.
Profile updated 26 September 2026.
Suburb-wide figures; the free map shows which overlays touch your lot.
Constraint readout
146.0 km² - this suburb is relatively unconstrained on the overlays we could measure - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Bectric's boundary, with the bushfire and environmental overlays drawn on top. No flood layer is drawn because we hold no flood mapping for this area.
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Bectric at a glance
How Bectric is zoned
Buying in Bectric? 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 146.0 km², Bectric 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. Of what is mapped, 3% is flagged bushfire-prone. There is 1 heritage-listed site on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Primary Production. The median lot measures about 789,164 m² across 143 parcels.
Who lives in Bectric
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Bectric suburb boundary itself, not a wider region.
Socio-economic standing
ABS SEIFA 2021 ranks every Australian suburb. Decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth of the country, decile 10 the least.
Score 1040, and decile 8 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.
Age profile
Share of Bectric's 53 residents in each ABS age band.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of Temora, the wider ABS statistical area containing Bectric. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Bectric itself.
6,927 in 2001 to 6,576 in 2025, down 5%.
Source: ABS Census 2021 and SEIFA 2021 (Suburbs and Localities), Regional Population (SA2), CC BY 4.0. Small counts are randomly adjusted by the ABS.
Bectric data sources and coverage
“Not mapped” means we hold no source layer for this suburb - never an all-clear.
| 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 |
| Aircraft noise contours (ANEF) | Not held | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies, Defence |
| Observed flight paths | Not watched | adsb.lol, under the Open Database License |
| Demographics | Available | Australian Bureau of Statistics (2021 Census and SEIFA) |
Profile last materially updated 26 September 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 Bectric address
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See what's in the $9 report →Bectric planning - frequently asked
Is Bectric flood-prone?
We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Bectric, 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. Temora is the authority to check for flood mapping in this area.
Is Bectric bushfire-prone?
Around 3% of Bectric is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Temora average of 18%.
What is the zoning in Bectric?
The dominant planning zone in Bectric is Primary Production.
Does Bectric have heritage-listed places?
Bectric has 1 heritage-listed place on record.
What is the typical lot size in Bectric?
Across 143 surveyed parcels in Bectric, the median lot size is about 789,164 m².
What is the population of Bectric?
At the 2021 Census Bectric had 53 usual residents, with a median age of 41 and an average household size of 2.8 people. The wider Temora statistical area, which contains Bectric, went from 6,927 people in 2001 to 6,576 in 2025, down 5%.
Is Bectric an advantaged suburb?
On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Bectric scores 1040 and sits in decile 8 of 10 nationally and decile 8 within New South Wales (decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth, decile 10 the least).
What is the median household income in Bectric?
Median household income in Bectric was $1,208 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,562 for the typical suburb in Temora. Median rent was $200 a week and the median mortgage repayment $488 a month.
Compare nearby suburbs
| Nearby suburb | Distance | Flood mapped | Bushfire-prone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tara | 9.9 km | Not mapped | 1% |
| Rannock Coolamon |
11.7 km | Not mapped | 2% |
| Mimosa | 12.6 km | Not mapped | 24% |
| Pucawan | 16.0 km | Not mapped | 31% |
| Quandary | 16.3 km | Not mapped | 5% |
| Methul Coolamon |
19.3 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Walleroobie Coolamon |
21.6 km | Not mapped | 20% |
| Ariah Park | 22.6 km | Not mapped | 36% |
| Berry Jerry Coolamon |
23.4 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Temora | 24.3 km | Not mapped | 14% |