Kirrawee zoning & planning overlays

A planning-constraint profile of Kirrawee (Sutherland Shire, NSW) - 3.55 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 Kirrawee'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.

Kirrawee at a glance

Parcels 2,796 Median lot 605 m² Mapped easements 22 Train Kirrawee Station Bus stops 118

How Kirrawee is zoned

Low Density Residential 48%
General Industrial 15%
Infrastructure 9%
Environmental Living 8%
High Density Residential 6%
Environmental Conservation 3%

Buying in Kirrawee? 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 3.55 km², Kirrawee 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 6 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Low Density Residential. The median lot measures about 605 m² across 2,796 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 Kirrawee

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

Population
11,007
usual residents, 2021
Median age
39
years
Median household income
$2,070
per week, Sutherland Shire suburb typical $2,626
Median rent
$500
per week, Sutherland Shire suburb typical $590
Median mortgage
$2,600
per month
Household size
2.5
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 9
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Score 1070, and decile 9 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.

Relative disadvantage (IRSD) Decile 8
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Age profile

Share of Kirrawee's 11,007 residents in each ABS age band.

0-4 6.7%
5-14 11.6%
15-19 5.6%
20-24 5.5%
25-34 13.7%
35-44 14.6%
45-54 13.0%
55-64 10.2%
65-74 8.5%
75-84 6.6%
85+ 4.1%

Population trend, 2001 to 2025

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

18,564 in 2001 to 24,903 in 2025, up 34%.

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.

Kirrawee 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 Kirrawee address

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Kirrawee planning - frequently asked

Is Kirrawee flood-prone?

We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Kirrawee, 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 Kirrawee bushfire-prone?

Yes - around 13% of Kirrawee 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 Kirrawee?

The dominant planning zone in Kirrawee is Low Density Residential, though the suburb also includes General Industrial and Infrastructure. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.

Does Kirrawee have heritage-listed places?

Kirrawee has 6 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 Kirrawee?

Across 2,796 surveyed parcels in Kirrawee, the median lot size is about 605 m². There are also 22 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 Kirrawee have a train station?

Yes - Kirrawee has 1 train station: Kirrawee Station. It is also served by 118 bus stops.

What is the population of Kirrawee?

At the 2021 Census Kirrawee had 11,007 usual residents, with a median age of 39 and an average household size of 2.5 people. The wider Sutherland - Kirrawee statistical area, which contains Kirrawee, went from 18,564 people in 2001 to 24,903 in 2025, up 34%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Kirrawee alone.

Is Kirrawee an advantaged suburb?

On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Kirrawee scores 1070 and sits in decile 9 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 Kirrawee?

Median household income in Kirrawee was $2,070 a week at the 2021 Census, against $2,626 for the typical suburb in Sutherland Shire. Median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,600 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.

Do I need a planning report for a Kirrawee property?

A Kirrawee 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
Gymea 1.2 km Not mapped 1%
Sutherland 1.7 km Not mapped 25%
Kareela 2.0 km Not mapped 12%
Jannali 2.0 km Not mapped 33%
Gymea Bay 2.4 km Not mapped 13%
Woronora 2.6 km Not mapped 81%
Grays Point 2.6 km Not mapped 26%
Miranda 2.8 km Not mapped <1%
Loftus 3.1 km Not mapped 62%
Bonnet Bay 3.1 km Not mapped 59%

See all Sutherland Shire suburb profiles →