Mardi zoning & planning overlays

A planning-constraint profile of Mardi (Central Coast, NSW) - 9.39 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 Mardi'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.

Mardi at a glance

Parcels 1,236 Median lot 594 m² Mapped easements 17 Bus stops 59

How Mardi is zoned

Infrastructure 28%
Primary Production 22%
Environmental Conservation 17%
Environmental Management 14%
General Residential 8%
Large Lot Residential 8%

Buying in Mardi? 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 9.39 km², Mardi 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, 72% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 4 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Infrastructure. The median lot measures about 594 m² across 1,236 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 Mardi

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

Population
3,598
usual residents, 2021
Median age
37
years
Median household income
$1,955
per week, Central Coast suburb typical $1,735
Median rent
$440
per week, Central Coast suburb typical $400
Median mortgage
$1,913
per month
Household size
2.8
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 1006, and decile 6 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.

Relative disadvantage (IRSD) Decile 6
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Age profile

Share of Mardi's 3,598 residents in each ABS age band.

0-4 5.6%
5-14 15.3%
15-19 7.8%
20-24 6.6%
25-34 11.9%
35-44 12.8%
45-54 14.7%
55-64 10.6%
65-74 7.9%
75-84 5.1%
85+ 1.6%

Population trend, 2001 to 2025

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

4,374 in 2001 to 5,360 in 2025, up 23%.

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.

Mardi 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 Mardi address

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Mardi planning - frequently asked

Is Mardi flood-prone?

We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Mardi, 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. Central Coast 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 Mardi bushfire-prone?

Yes - around 72% of Mardi is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Central Coast average of 69%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.

What is the zoning in Mardi?

The dominant planning zone in Mardi is Infrastructure, though the suburb also includes Primary Production and Environmental Conservation. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.

Does Mardi have heritage-listed places?

Mardi has 4 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 Mardi?

Across 1,236 surveyed parcels in Mardi, the median lot size is about 594 m². There are also 17 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 Mardi have a train station?

There is no train station inside Mardi itself. The suburb is served by 59 bus stops.

What is the population of Mardi?

At the 2021 Census Mardi had 3,598 usual residents, with a median age of 37 and an average household size of 2.8 people. The wider Tuggerah - Kangy Angy statistical area, which contains Mardi, went from 4,374 people in 2001 to 5,360 in 2025, up 23%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Mardi alone.

Is Mardi an advantaged suburb?

On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Mardi scores 1006 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 Mardi?

Median household income in Mardi was $1,955 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,735 for the typical suburb in Central Coast. Median rent was $440 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,913 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.

Do I need a planning report for a Mardi property?

A Mardi 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
Alison 2.8 km Not mapped 53%
Tuggerah 2.9 km Not mapped 72%
Wyong 2.9 km Not mapped 66%
Watanobbi 3.2 km Not mapped 50%
Kangy Angy 3.2 km Not mapped 85%
Tacoma South 4.8 km Not mapped 90%
Chittaway Bay 5.0 km Not mapped 54%
Chittaway Point 5.0 km Not mapped 79%
Palmdale 5.2 km Not mapped 83%
Tacoma 5.4 km Not mapped 90%

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