Holsworthy flood map & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Holsworthy (Campbelltown, NSW) - 189.83 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
189.83 km² - this suburb is highly constrained by planning overlays.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Holsworthy'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.
Holsworthy at a glance
How Holsworthy is zoned
Buying in Holsworthy? 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 189.83 km², Holsworthy is highly constrained by planning overlays. Flood mapping covers the suburb and none of it falls within a mapped flood overlay, and 98% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 12 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Infrastructure. The median lot measures about 562 m² across 1,502 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 Holsworthy
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Holsworthy 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 1082, and decile 9 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.
Age profile
Share of Holsworthy's 5,657 residents in each ABS age band.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of Holsworthy Military Area, the wider ABS statistical area containing Holsworthy. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Holsworthy itself.
0 in 2001 to 3 in 2025.
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.
Holsworthy 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 Holsworthy 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 →Holsworthy planning - frequently asked
Where can I see a flood map of Holsworthy?
The schematic on this page is a Holsworthy 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 Holsworthy address and it shows the flood, zoning and bushfire mapping on the exact lot boundary.
Is Holsworthy flood-prone?
Flood mapping covers Holsworthy and none of the suburb falls within a mapped flood overlay (the council-wide suburb average is 1%). Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.
Is Holsworthy bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 98% of Holsworthy is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Campbelltown average of 49%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.
What is the zoning in Holsworthy?
The dominant planning zone in Holsworthy is Infrastructure, though the suburb also includes National Parks and Nature Reserves and Medium Density Residential. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Holsworthy have heritage-listed places?
Holsworthy has 12 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 Holsworthy?
Across 1,502 surveyed parcels in Holsworthy, the median lot size is about 562 m². There are also 8 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 Holsworthy have a train station?
Yes - Holsworthy has 1 train station: Holsworthy Station. It is also served by 54 bus stops.
What is the population of Holsworthy?
At the 2021 Census Holsworthy had 5,657 usual residents, with a median age of 31 and an average household size of 3.2 people.
Is Holsworthy an advantaged suburb?
On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Holsworthy scores 1082 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 Holsworthy?
Median household income in Holsworthy was $2,571 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,797 for the typical suburb in Campbelltown. Median rent was $515 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,188 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.
Do I need a planning report for a Holsworthy property?
A Holsworthy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucas Heights Sutherland Shire |
5.3 km | 0% | 85% |
| Heathcote Sutherland Shire |
5.7 km | 0% | 95% |
| Kentlyn | 6.3 km | <1% | 100% |
| Minto Heights | 6.3 km | 0% | 100% |
| Long Point | 7.0 km | 0% | 100% |
| Engadine Sutherland Shire |
7.4 km | Not mapped | 64% |
| Barden Ridge Sutherland Shire |
7.9 km | Not mapped | 70% |
| Ruse | 7.9 km | <1% | 45% |
| Waterfall Sutherland Shire |
8.3 km | 0% | 98% |
| Leumeah | 8.6 km | 0% | 28% |