Greenwich zoning & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Greenwich (Lane Cove, NSW) - 1.64 km², mapped from live council and state overlay data. This suburb is moderately 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
1.64 km² - this suburb is moderately 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 Greenwich'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.
Greenwich at a glance
How Greenwich is zoned
Buying in Greenwich? 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 1.64 km², Greenwich is moderately 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, 13% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 154 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Low Density Residential. The median lot measures about 605 m² across 1,521 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 Greenwich
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Greenwich 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 1175, and decile 10 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.
Age profile
Share of Greenwich's 5,469 residents in each ABS age band.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of Greenwich - Riverview, the wider ABS statistical area containing Greenwich. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Greenwich itself.
12,533 in 2001 to 13,212 in 2025, up 5%.
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.
Greenwich 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 Greenwich 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 →Greenwich planning - frequently asked
Is Greenwich flood-prone?
We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Greenwich, 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. Lane Cove 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 Greenwich bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 13% of Greenwich is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Lane Cove average of 15%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.
What is the zoning in Greenwich?
The dominant planning zone in Greenwich is Low Density Residential, though the suburb also includes Environmental Conservation and High Density Residential. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Greenwich have heritage-listed places?
Greenwich has 154 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 Greenwich?
Across 1,521 surveyed parcels in Greenwich, the median lot size is about 605 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 Greenwich have a train station?
There is no train station inside Greenwich itself. The suburb is served by 98 bus stops and 1 ferry terminal.
What is the population of Greenwich?
At the 2021 Census Greenwich had 5,469 usual residents, with a median age of 42 and an average household size of 2.4 people. The wider Greenwich - Riverview statistical area, which contains Greenwich, went from 12,533 people in 2001 to 13,212 in 2025, up 5%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Greenwich alone.
Is Greenwich an advantaged suburb?
On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Greenwich scores 1175 and sits in decile 10 of 10 nationally and decile 10 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 Greenwich?
Median household income in Greenwich was $2,946 a week at the 2021 Census, against $3,399 for the typical suburb in Lane Cove. Median rent was $550 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.
Do I need a planning report for a Greenwich property?
A Greenwich 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood | 0.7 km | Not mapped | 15% |
| Wollstonecraft North Sydney |
0.9 km | Not mapped | 21% |
| St Leonards Willoughby |
1.0 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Waverton North Sydney |
1.5 km | Not mapped | 19% |
| Crows Nest North Sydney |
1.6 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Longueville | 1.6 km | Not mapped | 11% |
| Woolwich Hunters Hill |
1.7 km | Not mapped | 26% |
| Naremburn Willoughby |
2.0 km | Not mapped | 6% |
| Artarmon Willoughby |
2.0 km | Not mapped | 6% |
| North Sydney North Sydney |
2.1 km | Not mapped | 0% |