Charles Sturt University zoning & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Charles Sturt University
(Wagga Wagga, NSW) - 3.47 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
3.47 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 Charles Sturt University'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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Charles Sturt University at a glance
How Charles Sturt University is zoned
Buying in Charles Sturt University? 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 3.47 km², Charles Sturt University 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, 77% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 3 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Infrastructure. The median lot measures about 22,945 m² across 29 parcels.
Who lives in Charles Sturt University
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Charles Sturt University suburb boundary itself, not a wider region.
Age profile
Share of Charles Sturt University's 433 residents in each ABS age band.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of Wagga Wagga - North, the wider ABS statistical area containing Charles Sturt University. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Charles Sturt University itself.
3,037 in 2001 to 6,227 in 2025, up 105%.
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.
Charles Sturt University 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.
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Is Charles Sturt University flood-prone?
We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Charles Sturt University, 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. Wagga Wagga is the authority to check for flood mapping in this area.
Is Charles Sturt University bushfire-prone?
Around 77% of Charles Sturt University is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Wagga Wagga average of 78%.
What is the zoning in Charles Sturt University?
The dominant planning zone in Charles Sturt University is Infrastructure, though the suburb also includes General Residential and Primary Production.
Does Charles Sturt University have heritage-listed places?
Charles Sturt University has 3 heritage-listed places on record.
What is the typical lot size in Charles Sturt University?
Across 29 surveyed parcels in Charles Sturt University, the median lot size is about 22,945 m². There are also 5 registered easements mapped in the suburb.
Does Charles Sturt University have a train station?
There is no train station inside Charles Sturt University itself. The suburb is served by 19 bus stops.
What is the population of Charles Sturt University?
At the 2021 Census Charles Sturt University had 433 usual residents, with a median age of 20 and an average household size of 2.0 people. The wider Wagga Wagga - North statistical area, which contains Charles Sturt University, went from 3,037 people in 2001 to 6,227 in 2025, up 105%.
What is the median household income in Charles Sturt University?
Median household income in Charles Sturt University was $2,750 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,928 for the typical suburb in Wagga Wagga. Median rent was $315 a week.
Compare nearby suburbs
| Nearby suburb | Distance | Flood mapped | Bushfire-prone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillgrove | 1.4 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Boorooma | 2.0 km | Not mapped | 26% |
| Estella | 2.0 km | Not mapped | 2% |
| Cartwrights Hill | 3.8 km | Not mapped | 74% |
| Gobbagombalin | 4.5 km | Not mapped | 94% |
| Wagga Wagga | 5.5 km | Not mapped | 25% |
| North Wagga Wagga | 5.5 km | Not mapped | 96% |
| Downside | 6.5 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Dhulura | 7.0 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Bomen | 7.1 km | Not mapped | 71% |