Maianbar zoning & planning overlays

A planning-constraint profile of Maianbar (Sutherland Shire, NSW) - 0.66 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 Maianbar'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.

Maianbar at a glance

Parcels 267 Median lot 676 m² Mapped easements 1 Bus stops 4

How Maianbar is zoned

Natural Waterways 53%
Environmental Management 35%
Environmental Conservation 12%
Public Recreation 0%
Local Centre 0%
Infrastructure 0%

Buying in Maianbar? 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 0.66 km², Maianbar 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, 36% is flagged bushfire-prone. There is 1 heritage-listed site on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Natural Waterways. The median lot measures about 676 m² across 267 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 Maianbar

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

Population
539
usual residents, 2021
Median age
50
years
Median household income
$2,339
per week, Sutherland Shire suburb typical $2,626
Median rent
$500
per week, Sutherland Shire suburb typical $590
Median mortgage
$2,550
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 10
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Score 1096, and decile 10 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.

Relative disadvantage (IRSD) Decile 10
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Age profile

Share of Maianbar's 539 residents in each ABS age band.

0-4 4.4%
5-14 12.8%
15-19 3.0%
20-24 3.7%
25-34 6.8%
35-44 10.5%
45-54 17.7%
55-64 20.3%
65-74 12.9%
75-84 6.8%
85+ 0.9%

Population trend, 2001 to 2025

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

22,018 in 2001 to 25,614 in 2025, up 16%.

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.

Maianbar 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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Maianbar planning - frequently asked

Is Maianbar flood-prone?

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

Yes - around 36% of Maianbar 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 Maianbar?

The dominant planning zone in Maianbar is Natural Waterways, though the suburb also includes Environmental Management and Environmental Conservation. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.

Does Maianbar have heritage-listed places?

Maianbar has 1 heritage-listed place 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 Maianbar?

Across 267 surveyed parcels in Maianbar, the median lot size is about 676 m². There are also 1 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 Maianbar have a train station?

There is no train station inside Maianbar itself. The suburb is served by 4 bus stops.

What is the population of Maianbar?

At the 2021 Census Maianbar had 539 usual residents, with a median age of 50 and an average household size of 2.5 people. The wider Cronulla - Kurnell - Bundeena statistical area, which contains Maianbar, went from 22,018 people in 2001 to 25,614 in 2025, up 16%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Maianbar alone.

Is Maianbar an advantaged suburb?

On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Maianbar scores 1096 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 Maianbar?

Median household income in Maianbar was $2,339 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 $2,550 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.

Do I need a planning report for a Maianbar property?

A Maianbar 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
Port Hacking 1.2 km Not mapped 0%
Bonnie Vale 1.2 km Not mapped 86%
Lilli Pilli 1.7 km Not mapped 0%
Dolans Bay 1.8 km Not mapped 0%
Burraneer 1.9 km Not mapped 2%
Bundeena 2.0 km Not mapped 25%
Jibbon 2.2 km Not mapped 93%
Caringbah South 2.9 km Not mapped 1%
Cronulla 3.1 km Not mapped 0%
Marley 3.8 km Not mapped 100%

See all Sutherland Shire suburb profiles →