Bolong flood map & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Bolong (Shoalhaven, NSW) - 15.62 km², mapped from live council and state overlay data. This suburb is highly constrained.
Everything below is suburb-wide. Overlays change block to block - see which ones actually touch your lot. The map is free.
Constraint readout
15.62 km² - this suburb is highly constrained by planning overlays.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Bolong's boundary, with the flood, bushfire and environmental overlays drawn on top. It shows where constraints fall; the interactive map shows them on your exact address.
Bolong at a glance
How Bolong is zoned
Buying in Bolong? 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 15.62 km², Bolong is highly constrained by planning overlays. Flood mapping covers the suburb and none of it falls within a mapped flood overlay, and 91% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 7 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Primary Production. The median lot measures about 125,168 m² across 87 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 Bolong
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Bolong 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 1056, and decile 8 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.
Age profile
Share of Bolong's 94 residents in each ABS age band.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of North Nowra - Bomaderry, the wider ABS statistical area containing Bolong. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Bolong itself.
15,972 in 2001 to 16,548 in 2025, up 4%.
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.
Bolong 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 | 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 Bolong address
See exactly which overlays touch a single property - the interactive map is free. Need it on paper? A full planning PDF is just $9.
See what's in the $9 report →Bolong planning - frequently asked
Where can I see a flood map of Bolong?
The schematic on this page is a Bolong flood map: the mapped flood overlays drawn over the suburb's terrain and street grid. Flood lines vary block to block, so for a specific property use the free interactive map - search any Bolong address and it shows the flood, zoning and bushfire mapping on the exact lot boundary.
Is Bolong flood-prone?
Flood mapping covers Bolong and none of the suburb falls within a mapped flood overlay. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.
Is Bolong bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 91% of Bolong 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 Bolong?
The dominant planning zone in Bolong is Primary Production, though the suburb also includes Rural Landscape and Recreational Waterways. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Bolong have heritage-listed places?
Bolong has 7 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 Bolong?
Across 87 surveyed parcels in Bolong, the median lot size is about 125,168 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 Bolong have a train station?
There is no train station inside Bolong itself. The suburb is served by 6 bus stops.
What is the population of Bolong?
At the 2021 Census Bolong had 94 usual residents, with a median age of 46 and an average household size of 2.6 people. The wider North Nowra - Bomaderry statistical area, which contains Bolong, went from 15,972 people in 2001 to 16,548 in 2025, up 4%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Bolong alone.
Is Bolong an advantaged suburb?
On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Bolong scores 1056 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 Bolong?
Median household income in Bolong was $1,625 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,493 for the typical suburb in Shoalhaven. Median rent was $335 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,055 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.
Do I need a planning report for a Bolong property?
A Bolong 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Forest | 3.7 km | 0% | 97% |
| Bomaderry | 3.7 km | 0% | 43% |
| Terara | 3.9 km | 0% | 81% |
| Jaspers Brush | 4.2 km | 0% | 100% |
| Meroo Meadow | 4.5 km | 0% | 99% |
| Far Meadow | 5.4 km | 0% | 100% |
| Nowra | 5.9 km | 0% | 31% |
| Badagarang | 6.0 km | Not mapped | 82% |
| Coolangatta | 6.3 km | 0% | 88% |
| Brundee | 6.3 km | 0% | 100% |