Far Meadow flood map & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Far Meadow (Shoalhaven, NSW) - 13.17 km², mapped from live council and state overlay data. This suburb is highly constrained.
Everything below is suburb-wide. Overlays change block to block - see which ones actually touch your lot. The map is free.
Constraint readout
13.17 km² - this suburb is highly constrained by planning overlays.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Far Meadow'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.
Far Meadow at a glance
How Far Meadow is zoned
Buying in Far Meadow? 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 13.17 km², Far Meadow is highly constrained by planning overlays. Flood mapping covers the suburb and none of it falls within a mapped flood overlay, and 100% is flagged bushfire-prone. There is 1 heritage-listed site on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Primary Production. The median lot measures about 20,016 m² across 109 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 Far Meadow
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Far Meadow 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 1069, and decile 9 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.
Age profile
Share of Far Meadow's 209 residents in each ABS age band.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of Berry - Kangaroo Valley, the wider ABS statistical area containing Far Meadow. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Far Meadow itself.
8,112 in 2001 to 9,523 in 2025, up 17%.
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.
Far Meadow 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 Far Meadow 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 →Far Meadow planning - frequently asked
Where can I see a flood map of Far Meadow?
The schematic on this page is a Far Meadow 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 Far Meadow address and it shows the flood, zoning and bushfire mapping on the exact lot boundary.
Is Far Meadow flood-prone?
Flood mapping covers Far Meadow 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 Far Meadow bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 100% of Far Meadow is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Shoalhaven average of 90%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.
What is the zoning in Far Meadow?
The dominant planning zone in Far Meadow is Primary Production, though the suburb also includes Environmental Management and National Parks and Nature Reserves. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Far Meadow have heritage-listed places?
Far Meadow has 1 heritage-listed place 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 Far Meadow?
Across 109 surveyed parcels in Far Meadow, the median lot size is about 20,016 m². There are also 5 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 Far Meadow have a train station?
There is no train station inside Far Meadow itself. The suburb is served by 12 bus stops.
What is the population of Far Meadow?
At the 2021 Census Far Meadow had 209 usual residents, with a median age of 60 and an average household size of 2.4 people. The wider Berry - Kangaroo Valley statistical area, which contains Far Meadow, went from 8,112 people in 2001 to 9,523 in 2025, up 17%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Far Meadow alone.
Is Far Meadow an advantaged suburb?
On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Far Meadow scores 1069 and sits in decile 9 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 Far Meadow?
Median household income in Far Meadow was $1,930 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,493 for the typical suburb in Shoalhaven. Median rent was $300 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,950 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.
Do I need a planning report for a Far Meadow property?
A Far Meadow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Back Forest | 2.5 km | 0% | 97% |
| Coolangatta | 2.8 km | 0% | 88% |
| Berry | 4.2 km | 0% | 96% |
| Shoalhaven Heads | 4.5 km | 0% | 50% |
| Jaspers Brush | 4.8 km | 0% | 100% |
| Bolong | 5.4 km | 0% | 91% |
| Numbaa | 5.6 km | 0% | 88% |
| Comerong Island | 6.9 km | 0% | 80% |
| Terara | 8.2 km | 0% | 81% |
| Broughton | 8.2 km | Not mapped | 100% |