Karangi zoning & planning overlays

A planning-constraint profile of Karangi (Coffs Harbour, NSW) - 50.72 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 Karangi'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.

Karangi at a glance

Parcels 260 Median lot 24,431 m² Mapped easements 20 Bus stops 39

How Karangi is zoned

Forestry 47%
Rural Landscape 37%
National Parks and Nature Reserves 8%
Environmental Conservation 7%
Natural Waterways 1%
Infrastructure 0%

Buying in Karangi? 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 50.72 km², Karangi 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 Forestry. The median lot measures about 24,431 m² across 260 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 Karangi

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

Population
515
usual residents, 2021
Median age
44
years
Median household income
$1,899
per week, Coffs Harbour suburb typical $1,550
Median rent
$310
per week, Coffs Harbour suburb typical $385
Median mortgage
$1,630
per month
Household size
2.7
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 7
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Score 1005, and decile 6 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.

Relative disadvantage (IRSD) Decile 8
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Age profile

Share of Karangi's 515 residents in each ABS age band.

0-4 4.0%
5-14 13.9%
15-19 9.0%
20-24 4.4%
25-34 7.8%
35-44 11.8%
45-54 16.8%
55-64 14.7%
65-74 9.4%
75-84 7.3%
85+ 1.0%

Population trend, 2001 to 2025

Estimated resident population of Coramba - Nana Glen - Bucca, the wider ABS statistical area containing Karangi. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Karangi itself.

3,649 in 2001 to 4,124 in 2025, up 13%.

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.

Karangi 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 Karangi address

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Karangi planning - frequently asked

Is Karangi flood-prone?

We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Karangi, 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. Coffs Harbour 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 Karangi bushfire-prone?

Yes - around 100% of Karangi is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Coffs Harbour average of 88%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.

What is the zoning in Karangi?

The dominant planning zone in Karangi is Forestry, though the suburb also includes Rural Landscape and National Parks and Nature Reserves. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.

Does Karangi have heritage-listed places?

Karangi 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 Karangi?

Across 260 surveyed parcels in Karangi, the median lot size is about 24,431 m². There are also 20 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 Karangi have a train station?

There is no train station inside Karangi itself. The suburb is served by 39 bus stops.

What is the population of Karangi?

At the 2021 Census Karangi had 515 usual residents, with a median age of 44 and an average household size of 2.7 people. The wider Coramba - Nana Glen - Bucca statistical area, which contains Karangi, went from 3,649 people in 2001 to 4,124 in 2025, up 13%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Karangi alone.

Is Karangi an advantaged suburb?

On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Karangi scores 1005 and sits in decile 7 of 10 nationally and decile 6 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 Karangi?

Median household income in Karangi was $1,899 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,550 for the typical suburb in Coffs Harbour. Median rent was $310 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,630 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.

Do I need a planning report for a Karangi property?

A Karangi 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
Korora 5.0 km Not mapped 85%
Coramba 6.2 km Not mapped 100%
Sapphire Beach 6.6 km Not mapped 86%
North Boambee Valley 8.0 km Not mapped 84%
Upper Orara 8.5 km Not mapped 100%
Bucca 9.1 km Not mapped 96%
Moonee Beach 9.5 km Not mapped 91%
Coffs Harbour 9.7 km Not mapped 57%
Boambee 10.4 km Not mapped 95%
Boambee East 11.9 km Not mapped 62%

See all Coffs Harbour suburb profiles →