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Huntleys Cove zoning & planning overlays

A planning-constraint profile of Huntleys Cove (Hunters Hill, NSW) - 0.25 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.

Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Huntleys Cove'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.

Huntleys Cove at a glance

Parcels 25 Median lot 3,619 m² Mapped easements 3

How Huntleys Cove is zoned

Medium Density Residential 43%
Public Recreation 37%
Private Recreation 8%
Environmental Conservation 7%
Low Density Residential 4%
Infrastructure 2%

Buying in Huntleys Cove? 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 0.25 km², Huntleys Cove 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, 14% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 10 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Medium Density Residential. The median lot measures about 3,619 m² across 25 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 Huntleys Cove

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

Population
740
usual residents, 2021
Median age
50
years
Median household income
$2,359
per week, Hunters Hill suburb typical $3,353
Median rent
$700
per week, Hunters Hill suburb typical $660
Median mortgage
$3,250
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 10
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Score 1122, and decile 10 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.

Relative disadvantage (IRSD) Decile 10
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Age profile

Share of Huntleys Cove's 740 residents in each ABS age band.

0-4 3.4%
5-14 9.5%
15-19 3.9%
20-24 3.3%
25-34 6.0%
35-44 13.9%
45-54 14.8%
55-64 12.9%
65-74 15.9%
75-84 12.1%
85+ 4.3%

Population trend, 2001 to 2025

Estimated resident population of Gladesville - Huntleys Point, the wider ABS statistical area containing Huntleys Cove. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Huntleys Cove itself.

13,148 in 2001 to 16,256 in 2025, up 24%.

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.

Huntleys Cove 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.

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Huntleys Cove planning - frequently asked

Is Huntleys Cove flood-prone?

We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Huntleys Cove, 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. Hunters Hill 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 Huntleys Cove bushfire-prone?

Yes - around 14% of Huntleys Cove is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Hunters Hill average of 12%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.

What is the zoning in Huntleys Cove?

The dominant planning zone in Huntleys Cove is Medium Density Residential, though the suburb also includes Public Recreation and Private Recreation. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.

Does Huntleys Cove have heritage-listed places?

Huntleys Cove has 10 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 Huntleys Cove?

Across 25 surveyed parcels in Huntleys Cove, the median lot size is about 3,619 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.

What is the population of Huntleys Cove?

At the 2021 Census Huntleys Cove had 740 usual residents, with a median age of 50 and an average household size of 2.2 people. The wider Gladesville - Huntleys Point statistical area, which contains Huntleys Cove, went from 13,148 people in 2001 to 16,256 in 2025, up 24%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Huntleys Cove alone.

Is Huntleys Cove an advantaged suburb?

On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Huntleys Cove scores 1122 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 Huntleys Cove?

Median household income in Huntleys Cove was $2,359 a week at the 2021 Census, against $3,353 for the typical suburb in Hunters Hill. Median rent was $700 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,250 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.

Do I need a planning report for a Huntleys Cove property?

A Huntleys Cove 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

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Henley 0.6 km Not mapped 0%
Huntleys Point 0.6 km Not mapped 4%
Hunters Hill 0.9 km Not mapped 16%
Chiswick
Canada Bay
1.4 km Not mapped 0%
Linley Point
Lane Cove
1.6 km Not mapped 0%
Gladesville
Ryde
1.6 km Not mapped 4%
Abbotsford
Canada Bay
1.6 km Not mapped 0%
Tennyson Point
Ryde
2.0 km Not mapped 0%
Drummoyne
Canada Bay
2.2 km Not mapped 0%
Wareemba
Canada Bay
2.3 km Not mapped 0%

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