East Lindfield zoning & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of East Lindfield (Ku-Ring-Gai, NSW) - 2.33 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
2.33 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 East Lindfield'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.
East Lindfield at a glance
How East Lindfield is zoned
Buying in East Lindfield? 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 2.33 km², East Lindfield 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, 51% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 11 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Low Density Residential. The median lot measures about 944 m² across 1,232 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 East Lindfield
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the East Lindfield 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 1174, and decile 10 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.
Age profile
Share of East Lindfield's 3,710 residents in each ABS age band.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of Lindfield - Roseville, the wider ABS statistical area containing East Lindfield. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than East Lindfield itself.
20,938 in 2001 to 25,620 in 2025, up 22%.
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.
East Lindfield 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 East Lindfield address
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See what's in the $9 report →East Lindfield planning - frequently asked
Is East Lindfield flood-prone?
We don't yet hold flood mapping covering East Lindfield, 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. Ku-Ring-Gai 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 East Lindfield bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 51% of East Lindfield is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Ku-Ring-Gai average of 46%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.
What is the zoning in East Lindfield?
The dominant planning zone in East Lindfield is Low Density Residential, though the suburb also includes Environmental Conservation and National Parks and Nature Reserves. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does East Lindfield have heritage-listed places?
East Lindfield has 11 heritage-listed places 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 East Lindfield?
Across 1,232 surveyed parcels in East Lindfield, the median lot size is about 944 m². There are also 1 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 East Lindfield have a train station?
There is no train station inside East Lindfield itself. The suburb is served by 75 bus stops.
What is the population of East Lindfield?
At the 2021 Census East Lindfield had 3,710 usual residents, with a median age of 43 and an average household size of 3.1 people. The wider Lindfield - Roseville statistical area, which contains East Lindfield, went from 20,938 people in 2001 to 25,620 in 2025, up 22%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than East Lindfield alone.
Is East Lindfield an advantaged suburb?
On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), East Lindfield scores 1174 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 East Lindfield?
Median household income in East Lindfield was $3,457 a week at the 2021 Census, against $3,189 for the typical suburb in Ku-Ring-Gai. Median rent was $990 a week and the median mortgage repayment $4,000 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.
Do I need a planning report for a East Lindfield property?
An East Lindfield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Killara | 1.3 km | Not mapped | 78% |
| Roseville Chase | 1.4 km | Not mapped | 48% |
| Roseville | 1.7 km | Not mapped | 14% |
| Forestville Northern Beaches |
2.6 km | Not mapped | 52% |
| Killarney Heights Northern Beaches |
2.7 km | Not mapped | 76% |
| Killara | 2.8 km | Not mapped | 18% |
| Lindfield | 2.9 km | Not mapped | 41% |
| Davidson Northern Beaches |
3.1 km | Not mapped | 76% |
| Castle Cove Willoughby |
3.1 km | Not mapped | 73% |
| Chatswood Willoughby |
3.2 km | Not mapped | 13% |