Coolamon zoning & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Coolamon
(Coolamon, NSW) - 297.3 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
297.3 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 Coolamon'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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Coolamon at a glance
How Coolamon is zoned
Buying in Coolamon? 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 297.3 km², Coolamon 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, 8% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 25 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Primary Production. The median lot measures about 2,023 m² across 1,674 parcels.
Who lives in Coolamon
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Coolamon 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 964, and decile 4 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.
Age profile
Share of Coolamon's 2,275 residents in each ABS age band.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of Wagga Wagga Surrounds, the wider ABS statistical area containing Coolamon. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Coolamon itself.
14,339 in 2001 to 18,748 in 2025, up 31%.
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.
Coolamon 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.
Check a specific Coolamon address
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See what's in the $9 report →Coolamon planning - frequently asked
Is Coolamon flood-prone?
We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Coolamon, 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. Coolamon is the authority to check for flood mapping in this area.
Is Coolamon bushfire-prone?
Around 8% of Coolamon is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Coolamon average of 16%.
What is the zoning in Coolamon?
The dominant planning zone in Coolamon is Primary Production, though the suburb also includes Forestry and Primary Production Small Lots.
Does Coolamon have heritage-listed places?
Coolamon has 25 heritage-listed places on record.
What is the typical lot size in Coolamon?
Across 1,674 surveyed parcels in Coolamon, the median lot size is about 2,023 m². There are also 2 registered easements mapped in the suburb.
Does Coolamon have a train station?
Yes - Coolamon has 1 train station: Coolamon Station. It is also served by 188 bus stops.
What is the population of Coolamon?
At the 2021 Census Coolamon had 2,275 usual residents, with a median age of 42 and an average household size of 2.5 people. The wider Wagga Wagga Surrounds statistical area, which contains Coolamon, went from 14,339 people in 2001 to 18,748 in 2025, up 31%.
Is Coolamon an advantaged suburb?
On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Coolamon scores 964 and sits in decile 4 of 10 nationally and decile 4 within New South Wales (decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth, decile 10 the least).
What is the median household income in Coolamon?
Median household income in Coolamon was $1,427 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,413 for the typical suburb in Coolamon. Median rent was $270 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,500 a month.
Compare nearby suburbs
| Nearby suburb | Distance | Flood mapped | Bushfire-prone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berry Jerry | 9.5 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Marrar | 14.3 km | Not mapped | 10% |
| Ganmain | 17.0 km | Not mapped | 45% |
| The Gap Wagga Wagga |
17.9 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Murrulebale | 21.1 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Rannock | 21.1 km | Not mapped | 2% |
| Methul | 21.1 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Currawarna Wagga Wagga |
23.6 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Yathella Junee |
24.2 km | Not mapped | <1% |
| Old Junee Junee |
25.6 km | Not mapped | 0% |