Benolong zoning & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Benolong
(Dubbo Regional, NSW) - 189.28 km², mapped from live council and
state overlay data. This suburb is highly constrained 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
189.28 km² - this suburb is highly constrained 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 Benolong'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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Benolong at a glance
How Benolong is zoned
Buying in Benolong? 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 189.28 km², Benolong 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 Primary Production. The median lot measures about 208,427 m² across 161 parcels.
Who lives in Benolong
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Benolong 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 1032, and decile 7 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.
Age profile
Share of Benolong's 76 residents in each ABS age band.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of Dubbo Surrounds, the wider ABS statistical area containing Benolong. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Benolong itself.
5,406 in 2001 to 6,189 in 2025, up 14%.
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.
Benolong 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 Benolong address
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Building or pricing a slab? The $119 geotechnical desktop report covers geology, soils, bores and an indicative AS 2870 site class for a Benolong lot.
See what's in the $9 report →Benolong planning - frequently asked
Is Benolong flood-prone?
We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Benolong, 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. Dubbo Regional is the authority to check for flood mapping in this area.
Is Benolong bushfire-prone?
Around 100% of Benolong is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Dubbo Regional average of 97%.
What is the zoning in Benolong?
The dominant planning zone in Benolong is Primary Production, though the suburb also includes Infrastructure and Recreational Waterways.
Does Benolong have heritage-listed places?
Benolong has 1 heritage-listed place on record.
What is the typical lot size in Benolong?
Across 161 surveyed parcels in Benolong, the median lot size is about 208,427 m². There are also 4 registered easements mapped in the suburb.
Does Benolong have a train station?
There is no train station inside Benolong itself. The suburb is served by 12 bus stops.
What is the population of Benolong?
At the 2021 Census Benolong had 76 usual residents, with a median age of 32 and an average household size of 3.4 people. The wider Dubbo Surrounds statistical area, which contains Benolong, went from 5,406 people in 2001 to 6,189 in 2025, up 14%.
Is Benolong an advantaged suburb?
On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Benolong scores 1032 and sits in decile 8 of 10 nationally and decile 7 within New South Wales (decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth, decile 10 the least).
What is the median household income in Benolong?
Median household income in Benolong was $1,843 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,663 for the typical suburb in Dubbo Regional. Median rent was $240 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month.
Compare nearby suburbs
| Nearby suburb | Distance | Flood mapped | Bushfire-prone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthurville | 9.7 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Terrabella | 10.0 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Toongi | 11.0 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Ponto | 12.0 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Wambangalang | 17.4 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Suntop | 17.5 km | 0% | 100% |
| Walmer | 18.2 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Geurie | 23.8 km | <1% | 99% |
| Maryvale | 23.9 km | 3% | 100% |
| North Yeoval | 24.2 km | Not mapped | 100% |