Eltham flood map & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Eltham (Lismore, NSW) - 16.63 km², mapped from live council and state overlay data. This suburb is moderately constrained.
Everything below is suburb-wide. Overlays change block to block - see which ones actually touch your lot. The map is free.
Constraint readout
16.63 km² - this suburb is moderately constrained by planning overlays.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Eltham'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.
Eltham at a glance
How Eltham is zoned
Buying in Eltham? 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 16.63 km², Eltham is moderately constrained by planning overlays. Flood mapping covers the suburb and none of it falls within a mapped flood overlay, and 16% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 10 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Primary Production. The median lot measures about 18,410 m² across 167 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 Eltham
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Eltham 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 1074, and decile 9 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.
Age profile
Share of Eltham's 332 residents in each ABS age band.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of Lismore Surrounds, the wider ABS statistical area containing Eltham. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Eltham itself.
14,249 in 2001 to 16,160 in 2025, up 13%.
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.
Eltham 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 | 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 Eltham address
See exactly which overlays touch a single property - the interactive map is free. Need it on paper? A full planning PDF is just $9.
See what's in the $9 report →Eltham planning - frequently asked
Where can I see a flood map of Eltham?
The schematic on this page is a Eltham 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 Eltham address and it shows the flood, zoning and bushfire mapping on the exact lot boundary.
Is Eltham flood-prone?
Flood mapping covers Eltham and none of the suburb falls within a mapped flood overlay. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.
Is Eltham bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 16% of Eltham is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Lismore average of 33%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.
What is the zoning in Eltham?
The dominant planning zone in Eltham is Primary Production, though the suburb also includes Large Lot Residential and Natural Waterways. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Eltham have heritage-listed places?
Eltham has 10 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 Eltham?
Across 167 surveyed parcels in Eltham, the median lot size is about 18,410 m².
Does Eltham have a train station?
There is no train station inside Eltham itself. The suburb is served by 41 bus stops.
What is the population of Eltham?
At the 2021 Census Eltham had 332 usual residents, with a median age of 48 and an average household size of 2.8 people. The wider Lismore Surrounds statistical area, which contains Eltham, went from 14,249 people in 2001 to 16,160 in 2025, up 13%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Eltham alone.
Is Eltham an advantaged suburb?
On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Eltham scores 1074 and sits in decile 10 of 10 nationally and decile 9 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 Eltham?
Median household income in Eltham was $1,978 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,458 for the typical suburb in Lismore. Median rent was $400 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,058 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.
Do I need a planning report for a Eltham property?
An Eltham 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mcleans Ridges Ballina |
3.6 km | 0% | 32% |
| Clunes Byron |
3.7 km | 0% | 58% |
| Booyong Byron |
4.1 km | 0% | 90% |
| Boat Harbour | 4.3 km | 0% | 5% |
| Pearces Creek Ballina |
4.9 km | 0% | 59% |
| Alstonvale Ballina |
5.2 km | Not mapped | 57% |
| Bexhill | 5.3 km | 0% | 8% |
| Nashua Byron |
6.2 km | Not mapped | 85% |
| Wollongbar Ballina |
6.8 km | Not mapped | 60% |
| Richmond Hill | 7.2 km | 0% | 28% |