Conargo zoning & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Conargo
(Edward River, NSW) - 850.27 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
850.27 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 Conargo'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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Conargo at a glance
How Conargo is zoned
Buying in Conargo? 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 850.27 km², Conargo 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 are 4 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Primary Production. The median lot measures about 630,735 m² across 1,075 parcels.
Who lives in Conargo
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Conargo 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 1019, and decile 7 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.
Age profile
Share of Conargo's 117 residents in each ABS age band.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of Deniliquin Surrounds, the wider ABS statistical area containing Conargo. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Conargo itself.
8,216 in 2001 to 7,020 in 2025, down 15%.
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.
Conargo 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 →Conargo planning - frequently asked
Is Conargo flood-prone?
We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Conargo, 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. Edward River is the authority to check for flood mapping in this area.
Is Conargo bushfire-prone?
Around 100% of Conargo is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Edward River average of 95%.
What is the zoning in Conargo?
The dominant planning zone in Conargo is Primary Production, though the suburb also includes National Parks and Nature Reserves and Village.
Does Conargo have heritage-listed places?
Conargo has 4 heritage-listed places on record.
What is the typical lot size in Conargo?
Across 1,075 surveyed parcels in Conargo, the median lot size is about 630,735 m². There are also 2 registered easements mapped in the suburb.
What is the population of Conargo?
At the 2021 Census Conargo had 117 usual residents, with a median age of 48 and an average household size of 2.3 people. The wider Deniliquin Surrounds statistical area, which contains Conargo, went from 8,216 people in 2001 to 7,020 in 2025, down 15%.
Is Conargo an advantaged suburb?
On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Conargo scores 1019 and sits in decile 7 of 10 nationally and decile 7 within New South Wales (decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth, decile 10 the least).
What is the median household income in Conargo?
Median household income in Conargo was $1,325 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,451 for the typical suburb in Edward River. Median rent was $125 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,500 a month.
Compare nearby suburbs
| Nearby suburb | Distance | Flood mapped | Bushfire-prone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindifferon | 16.4 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Hartwood | 16.6 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Wandook | 24.7 km | 0% | 100% |
| Moonbria | 26.0 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Stud Park | 26.3 km | 0% | 100% |
| Mayrung | 26.5 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Coree | 28.5 km | Not mapped | 68% |
| Birganbigil | 30.3 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Willurah | 30.9 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Steam Plains | 32.9 km | Not mapped | 93% |