Bexley North zoning & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Bexley North (Bayside, NSW) - 1.25 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.
Everything below is suburb-wide. Overlays change block to block - see which ones actually touch your lot. The map is free.
Constraint readout
1.25 km² - 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 Bexley North'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.
Bexley North at a glance
How Bexley North is zoned
Buying in Bexley North? 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 1.25 km², Bexley North 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 are 5 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Low Density Residential. The median lot measures about 513 m² across 1,434 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 Bexley North
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Bexley North 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 1043, and decile 8 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.
Age profile
Share of Bexley North's 4,281 residents in each ABS age band.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of Kingsgrove (South) - Bardwell Park, the wider ABS statistical area containing Bexley North. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Bexley North itself.
12,120 in 2001 to 13,471 in 2025, up 11%.
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.
Bexley North 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 | 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 Bexley North address
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See what's in the $9 report →Bexley North planning - frequently asked
Is Bexley North flood-prone?
We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Bexley North, 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. Bayside 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 Bexley North bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 3% of Bexley North is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Bayside average of 2%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.
What is the zoning in Bexley North?
The dominant planning zone in Bexley North is Low Density Residential, though the suburb also includes Public Recreation and Infrastructure. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Bexley North have heritage-listed places?
Bexley North has 5 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 Bexley North?
Across 1,434 surveyed parcels in Bexley North, the median lot size is about 513 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 Bexley North have a train station?
Yes - Bexley North has 1 train station: Bexley North Station. It is also served by 66 bus stops.
What is the population of Bexley North?
At the 2021 Census Bexley North had 4,281 usual residents, with a median age of 42 and an average household size of 2.7 people. The wider Kingsgrove (South) - Bardwell Park statistical area, which contains Bexley North, went from 12,120 people in 2001 to 13,471 in 2025, up 11%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Bexley North alone.
Is Bexley North an advantaged suburb?
On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Bexley North scores 1043 and sits in decile 9 of 10 nationally and decile 8 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 Bexley North?
Median household income in Bexley North was $1,894 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,962 for the typical suburb in Bayside. Median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,800 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.
Do I need a planning report for a Bexley North property?
A Bexley North 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bardwell Park | 1.1 km | Not mapped | 19% |
| Bexley | 1.1 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Kingsgrove Canterbury-Bankstown |
1.6 km | Not mapped | <1% |
| Bardwell Valley | 1.6 km | Not mapped | <1% |
| Clemton Park Canterbury-Bankstown |
2.1 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Earlwood Canterbury-Bankstown |
2.4 km | Not mapped | 18% |
| Hurstville Georges River |
2.5 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Rockdale | 2.8 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Banksia | 2.9 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Turrella | 2.9 km | Not mapped | 25% |