Goarra zoning & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Goarra (Sutherland Shire, NSW) - 10.94 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
10.94 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 Goarra'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.
Goarra at a glance
How Goarra is zoned
Buying in Goarra? 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 10.94 km², Goarra 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, 100% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 2 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is National Parks and Nature Reserves. The median lot measures about 5,142 m² across 6 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 Goarra
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Goarra suburb boundary itself, not a wider region.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of Royal National Park, the wider ABS statistical area containing Goarra. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Goarra itself.
20 in 2001 to 45 in 2025, up 125%.
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.
Goarra 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 Goarra 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 →Goarra planning - frequently asked
Is Goarra flood-prone?
We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Goarra, 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. Sutherland Shire 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 Goarra bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 100% of Goarra is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Sutherland Shire average of 46%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.
What is the zoning in Goarra?
The dominant planning zone in Goarra is National Parks and Nature Reserves, though the suburb also includes Environmental Living and Infrastructure. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Goarra have heritage-listed places?
Goarra has 2 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 Goarra?
Across 6 surveyed parcels in Goarra, the median lot size is about 5,142 m².
Do I need a planning report for a Goarra property?
A Goarra 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yarrawarrah | 2.8 km | Not mapped | 69% |
| Engadine | 3.0 km | Not mapped | 64% |
| Audley | 3.4 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Loftus | 3.8 km | Not mapped | 62% |
| Uloola | 4.6 km | 0% | 100% |
| Woronora Heights | 5.0 km | Not mapped | 86% |
| Warumbul | 5.2 km | Not mapped | 93% |
| Grays Point | 5.2 km | Not mapped | 26% |
| Heathcote | 5.3 km | 0% | 95% |
| Barden Ridge | 5.3 km | Not mapped | 70% |