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Kurraba Point zoning & planning overlays

A planning-constraint profile of Kurraba Point (North Sydney, NSW) - 0.24 km², mapped from live council and state overlay data. This suburb is relatively unconstrained 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 Kurraba Point'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.

Kurraba Point at a glance

Parcels 290 Median lot 573 m² Mapped easements 4 Bus stops 2

How Kurraba Point is zoned

Low Density Residential 50%
Medium Density Residential 23%
High Density Residential 17%
Public Recreation 8%
Infrastructure 2%
Unzoned Land 0%

Buying in Kurraba Point? 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 0.24 km², Kurraba Point is relatively unconstrained 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. There are 47 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Low Density Residential. The median lot measures about 573 m² across 290 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 Kurraba Point

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

Population
1,401
usual residents, 2021
Median age
43
years
Median household income
$3,047
per week, North Sydney suburb typical $2,614
Median rent
$610
per week, North Sydney suburb typical $580
Median mortgage
$3,000
per month
Household size
2.0
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 1179, and decile 10 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.

Relative disadvantage (IRSD) Decile 10
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Age profile

Share of Kurraba Point's 1,401 residents in each ABS age band.

0-4 3.4%
5-14 7.0%
15-19 4.0%
20-24 4.8%
25-34 18.5%
35-44 15.6%
45-54 13.4%
55-64 14.6%
65-74 9.9%
75-84 7.4%
85+ 1.5%

Population trend, 2001 to 2025

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

16,706 in 2001 to 18,384 in 2025, up 10%.

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.

Kurraba Point 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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Kurraba Point planning - frequently asked

Is Kurraba Point flood-prone?

We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Kurraba Point, 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. North Sydney 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 Kurraba Point bushfire-prone?

Bushfire mapping covers Kurraba Point and little to none of it is mapped as bushfire-prone (the North Sydney average is 4%). Always confirm for the exact lot, as mapping can change.

What is the zoning in Kurraba Point?

The dominant planning zone in Kurraba Point is Low Density Residential, though the suburb also includes Medium Density Residential and High Density Residential. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.

Does Kurraba Point have heritage-listed places?

Kurraba Point has 47 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 Kurraba Point?

Across 290 surveyed parcels in Kurraba Point, the median lot size is about 573 m². There are also 4 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 Kurraba Point have a train station?

There is no train station inside Kurraba Point itself. The suburb is served by 2 bus stops.

What is the population of Kurraba Point?

At the 2021 Census Kurraba Point had 1,401 usual residents, with a median age of 43 and an average household size of 2.0 people. The wider Neutral Bay - Kirribilli statistical area, which contains Kurraba Point, went from 16,706 people in 2001 to 18,384 in 2025, up 10%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Kurraba Point alone.

Is Kurraba Point an advantaged suburb?

On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Kurraba Point scores 1179 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 Kurraba Point?

Median household income in Kurraba Point was $3,047 a week at the 2021 Census, against $2,614 for the typical suburb in North Sydney. Median rent was $610 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 Kurraba Point property?

A Kurraba Point 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
Cremorne Point 0.6 km Not mapped <1%
Kirribilli 0.8 km Not mapped 0%
Neutral Bay 0.9 km Not mapped 0%
Milsons Point 1.2 km Not mapped 0%
Lavender Bay 1.4 km Not mapped 0%
North Sydney 1.5 km Not mapped 0%
Cremorne 1.6 km Not mapped 0%
Mcmahons Point 1.9 km Not mapped 0%
Dawes Point
Sydney
2.1 km Not mapped 0%
Cammeray 2.3 km Not mapped 10%

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