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Fishermans Paradise zoning & planning overlays

A planning-constraint profile of Fishermans Paradise (Shoalhaven, NSW) - 0.99 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.

Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Fishermans Paradise'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.

Fishermans Paradise at a glance

Parcels 337 Median lot 697 m² Mapped easements 3 Bus stops 2

How Fishermans Paradise is zoned

Village 39%
Rural Landscape 39%
Environmental Conservation 14%
Public Recreation 7%
Infrastructure 1%
Tourist 0%

Buying in Fishermans Paradise? 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 0.99 km², Fishermans Paradise 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, 78% is flagged bushfire-prone. The dominant land-use zone is Village. The median lot measures about 697 m² across 337 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 Fishermans Paradise

Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Fishermans Paradise suburb boundary itself, not a wider region.

Population
491
usual residents, 2021
Median age
50
years
Median household income
$1,016
per week, Shoalhaven suburb typical $1,493
Median rent
$300
per week, Shoalhaven suburb typical $350
Median mortgage
$1,509
per month
Household size
2.2
people, average

Socio-economic standing

ABS SEIFA 2021 ranks every Australian suburb. Decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth of the country, decile 10 the least.

Advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD) Decile 2
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Score 894, and decile 1 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.

Relative disadvantage (IRSD) Decile 2
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Age profile

Share of Fishermans Paradise's 491 residents in each ABS age band.

0-4 6.0%
5-14 11.7%
15-19 2.8%
20-24 3.4%
25-34 11.9%
35-44 8.9%
45-54 10.9%
55-64 16.1%
65-74 16.9%
75-84 10.3%
85+ 1.0%

Population trend, 2001 to 2025

Estimated resident population of Ulladulla Surrounds, the wider ABS statistical area containing Fishermans Paradise. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Fishermans Paradise itself.

4,238 in 2001 to 6,047 in 2025, up 43%.

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.

Fishermans Paradise 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.

DatasetCoveragePublisher
Flood mappingNot mappedNSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies
Bushfire-prone mappingMappedNSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies
ZoningMappedNSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies
Heritage and environmentMapped where publishedNSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies
DemographicsAvailableAustralian 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 Fishermans Paradise address

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Fishermans Paradise planning - frequently asked

Is Fishermans Paradise flood-prone?

We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Fishermans Paradise, 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. Shoalhaven 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 Fishermans Paradise bushfire-prone?

Yes - around 78% of Fishermans Paradise 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 Fishermans Paradise?

The dominant planning zone in Fishermans Paradise is Village, though the suburb also includes Rural Landscape and Environmental Conservation. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.

Does Fishermans Paradise have heritage-listed places?

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

What is the typical lot size in Fishermans Paradise?

Across 337 surveyed parcels in Fishermans Paradise, the median lot size is about 697 m². There are also 3 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 Fishermans Paradise have a train station?

There is no train station inside Fishermans Paradise itself. The suburb is served by 2 bus stops.

What is the population of Fishermans Paradise?

At the 2021 Census Fishermans Paradise had 491 usual residents, with a median age of 50 and an average household size of 2.2 people. The wider Ulladulla Surrounds statistical area, which contains Fishermans Paradise, went from 4,238 people in 2001 to 6,047 in 2025, up 43%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Fishermans Paradise alone.

Is Fishermans Paradise an advantaged suburb?

On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Fishermans Paradise scores 894 and sits in decile 2 of 10 nationally and decile 1 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 Fishermans Paradise?

Median household income in Fishermans Paradise was $1,016 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 $1,509 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.

Do I need a planning report for a Fishermans Paradise property?

A Fishermans Paradise 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 suburbDistanceFlood mappedBushfire-prone
Conjola 2.9 km Not mapped 100%
Conjola Park 3.8 km Not mapped 97%
Lake Conjola 4.4 km Not mapped 79%
Bendalong 5.2 km Not mapped 100%
Yatte Yattah 5.2 km Not mapped 100%
Berringer Lake 6.0 km Not mapped 100%
Cunjurong Point 6.8 km Not mapped 92%
Manyana 7.1 km Not mapped 81%
Pointer Mountain 7.5 km Not mapped 100%
Mondayong 8.1 km Not mapped 96%

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