Coleambally zoning & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Coleambally
(Murrumbidgee, NSW) - 1865.19 km², mapped from live council and
state overlay data. This suburb is relatively unconstrained 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
1865.19 km² - this suburb is relatively unconstrained 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 Coleambally'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.
Nearby suburbs, nearest first
Coleambally at a glance
How Coleambally is zoned
Buying in Coleambally? 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 1865.19 km², Coleambally 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, 1% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 3 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Primary Production. The median lot measures about 764,771 m² across 1,697 parcels.
Who lives in Coleambally
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Coleambally 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 988, and decile 5 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.
Age profile
Share of Coleambally's 1,152 residents in each ABS age band.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of Griffith Surrounds, the wider ABS statistical area containing Coleambally. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Coleambally itself.
14,383 in 2001 to 13,139 in 2025, down 9%.
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.
Coleambally 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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See what's in the $9 report →Coleambally planning - frequently asked
Is Coleambally flood-prone?
We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Coleambally, 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. Murrumbidgee is the authority to check for flood mapping in this area.
Is Coleambally bushfire-prone?
Around 1% of Coleambally is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Murrumbidgee average of 9%.
What is the zoning in Coleambally?
The dominant planning zone in Coleambally is Primary Production, though the suburb also includes Forestry and Infrastructure.
Does Coleambally have heritage-listed places?
Coleambally has 3 heritage-listed places on record.
What is the typical lot size in Coleambally?
Across 1,697 surveyed parcels in Coleambally, the median lot size is about 764,771 m². There are also 11 registered easements mapped in the suburb.
Does Coleambally have a train station?
There is no train station inside Coleambally itself. The suburb is served by 169 bus stops.
What is the population of Coleambally?
At the 2021 Census Coleambally had 1,152 usual residents, with a median age of 43 and an average household size of 2.4 people. The wider Griffith Surrounds statistical area, which contains Coleambally, went from 14,383 people in 2001 to 13,139 in 2025, down 9%.
Is Coleambally an advantaged suburb?
On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Coleambally scores 988 and sits in decile 6 of 10 nationally and decile 5 within New South Wales (decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth, decile 10 the least).
What is the median household income in Coleambally?
Median household income in Coleambally was $1,555 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,421 for the typical suburb in Murrumbidgee. Median rent was $180 a week and the median mortgage repayment $867 a month.
Compare nearby suburbs
| Nearby suburb | Distance | Flood mapped | Bushfire-prone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gala Vale | 22.7 km | Not mapped | 2% |
| Argoon | 26.2 km | Not mapped | <1% |
| Darlington Point | 27.9 km | Not mapped | 14% |
| Mabins Well Edward River |
34.7 km | Not mapped | 69% |
| Bundure | 37.1 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Whitton Leeton |
38.1 km | Not mapped | 22% |
| Four Corners | 38.7 km | Not mapped | 29% |
| Morundah Federation |
38.9 km | Not mapped | 25% |
| Willbriggie Griffith |
38.9 km | Not mapped | 76% |
| Euroley Narrandera |
39.9 km | Not mapped | 71% |