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Ellerslie flood map & planning overlays

A planning-constraint profile of Ellerslie (Wentworth, NSW) - 23.1 km², mapped from live council and state overlay data. This suburb is highly constrained.

Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Ellerslie's boundary, with the flood, bushfire and environmental overlays drawn on top. It shows where constraints fall; the interactive map shows them on your exact address.

Ellerslie at a glance

Parcels 66 Median lot 209,640 m² Mapped easements 2

How Ellerslie is zoned

Primary Production Small Lots 65%
Primary Production 33%
Natural Waterways 2%
Environmental Conservation 0%

Buying in Ellerslie? 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 23.1 km², Ellerslie is highly constrained by planning overlays. Flood mapping covers the suburb and none of it falls within a mapped flood overlay, and 58% is flagged bushfire-prone. The dominant land-use zone is Primary Production Small Lots. The median lot measures about 209,640 m² across 66 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.

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Ellerslie planning - frequently asked

Where can I see a flood map of Ellerslie?

The schematic on this page is a Ellerslie flood map: the mapped flood overlays drawn over the suburb's terrain and street grid. Flood lines vary block to block, so for a specific property use the free interactive map - search any Ellerslie address and it shows the flood, zoning and bushfire mapping on the exact lot boundary.

Is Ellerslie flood-prone?

Flood mapping covers Ellerslie and none of the suburb falls within a mapped flood overlay (the Wentworth average is 13%). Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.

Is Ellerslie bushfire-prone?

Yes - around 58% of Ellerslie is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Wentworth average of 73%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.

What is the zoning in Ellerslie?

The dominant planning zone in Ellerslie is Primary Production Small Lots, though the suburb also includes Primary Production and Natural Waterways. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.

Does Ellerslie have heritage-listed places?

No heritage-listed places are on record within Ellerslie. Even so, it is worth confirming for an individual property before any works.

What is the typical lot size in Ellerslie?

Across 66 surveyed parcels in Ellerslie, the median lot size is about 209,640 m². There are also 2 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.

Do I need a planning report for a Ellerslie property?

A Ellerslie 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.

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