Broughton zoning & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Broughton (Shoalhaven, NSW) - 5.12 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.
Everything below is suburb-wide. Overlays change block to block - see which ones actually touch your lot. The map is free.
Constraint readout
5.12 km² - 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 Broughton'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.
Broughton at a glance
How Broughton is zoned
Buying in Broughton? 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 5.12 km², Broughton 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 24,818 m² across 33 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 Broughton
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Broughton 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 1105, and decile 10 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.
Age profile
Share of Broughton's 85 residents in each ABS age band.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of Berry - Kangaroo Valley, the wider ABS statistical area containing Broughton. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Broughton 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.
Broughton 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 Broughton address
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See what's in the $9 report →Broughton planning - frequently asked
Is Broughton flood-prone?
We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Broughton, 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 Broughton bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 100% of Broughton 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 Broughton?
The dominant planning zone in Broughton is Primary Production, though the suburb also includes Infrastructure. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Broughton have heritage-listed places?
Broughton has 1 heritage-listed place 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 Broughton?
Across 33 surveyed parcels in Broughton, the median lot size is about 24,818 m². There are also 2 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 Broughton have a train station?
There is no train station inside Broughton itself. The suburb is served by 2 bus stops.
What is the population of Broughton?
At the 2021 Census Broughton had 85 usual residents, with a median age of 57 and an average household size of 2.8 people. The wider Berry - Kangaroo Valley statistical area, which contains Broughton, 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 Broughton alone.
Is Broughton an advantaged suburb?
On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Broughton scores 1105 and sits in decile 10 of 10 nationally and decile 10 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 Broughton?
Median household income in Broughton was $2,550 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,493 for the typical suburb in Shoalhaven. Median rent was $685 a week and the median mortgage repayment $5,517 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.
Do I need a planning report for a Broughton property?
A Broughton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broughton Vale | 2.3 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Broughton Village Kiama |
2.8 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Berry | 4.8 km | 0% | 96% |
| Toolijooa Kiama |
5.0 km | 0% | 100% |
| Foxground Kiama |
5.4 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Bundewallah | 5.6 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Woodhill | 5.8 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Willow Vale Kiama |
6.1 km | Not mapped | 98% |
| Gerroa Kiama |
6.7 km | 0% | 86% |
| Berry Mountain | 7.1 km | Not mapped | 100% |