Mungindi flood map & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Mungindi
(Moree Plains, NSW) - 1623.3 km², mapped from live council and
state overlay data. This suburb is highly constrained.
Profile updated 26 September 2026.
Suburb-wide figures; the free map shows which overlays touch your lot.
Constraint readout
1623.3 km² - this suburb is highly constrained by planning overlays.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Mungindi's boundary, with the flood, bushfire and environmental overlays drawn on top.
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Mungindi at a glance
How Mungindi is zoned
Buying in Mungindi? 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 1623.3 km², Mungindi is highly constrained by planning overlays. About 6% of the suburb sits within a mapped flood overlay, and 100% is flagged bushfire-prone. The dominant land-use zone is Primary Production. The median lot measures about 23,673 m² across 1,157 parcels.
Who lives in Mungindi
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Mungindi suburb boundary itself, not a wider region.
Socio-economic standing
ABS SEIFA 2021 ranks every Australian suburb. Decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth of the country, decile 10 the least.
Score 910, and decile 2 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.
Age profile
Share of Mungindi's 487 residents in each ABS age band.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of Moree Surrounds, the wider ABS statistical area containing Mungindi. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Mungindi itself.
6,614 in 2001 to 5,271 in 2025, down 20%.
Source: ABS Census 2021 and SEIFA 2021 (Suburbs and Localities), Regional Population (SA2), CC BY 4.0. Small counts are randomly adjusted by the ABS.
Mungindi data sources and coverage
“Not mapped” means we hold no source layer for this suburb - never an all-clear.
| Dataset | Coverage | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Flood mapping | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Bushfire-prone mapping | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Zoning | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Heritage and environment | Mapped where published | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Aircraft noise contours (ANEF) | Not held | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies, Defence |
| Observed flight paths | Watched, not yet sampled here | adsb.lol, under the Open Database License |
| Demographics | Available | Australian Bureau of Statistics (2021 Census and SEIFA) |
Profile last materially updated 26 September 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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See what's in the $9 report →Mungindi planning - frequently asked
Is Mungindi flood-prone?
About 6% of Mungindi falls within a mapped flood overlay, against the council-wide suburb average of 9%.
Is Mungindi bushfire-prone?
Around 100% of Mungindi is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Moree Plains average of 98%.
What is the zoning in Mungindi?
The dominant planning zone in Mungindi is Primary Production, though the suburb also includes National Parks and Nature Reserves and General Residential.
Does Mungindi have heritage-listed places?
No heritage-listed places are on record within Mungindi.
What is the typical lot size in Mungindi?
Across 1,157 surveyed parcels in Mungindi, the median lot size is about 23,673 m². There are also 10 registered easements mapped in the suburb.
What is the population of Mungindi?
At the 2021 Census Mungindi had 487 usual residents, with a median age of 42 and an average household size of 2.2 people. The wider Moree Surrounds statistical area, which contains Mungindi, went from 6,614 people in 2001 to 5,271 in 2025, down 20%.
Is Mungindi an advantaged suburb?
On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Mungindi scores 910 and sits in decile 2 of 10 nationally and decile 2 within New South Wales (decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth, decile 10 the least).
What is the median household income in Mungindi?
Median household income in Mungindi was $1,166 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,530 for the typical suburb in Moree Plains. Median rent was $170 a week and the median mortgage repayment $867 a month.
Compare nearby suburbs
| Nearby suburb | Distance | Flood mapped | Bushfire-prone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weemelah | 23.3 km | <1% | 100% |
| Bullarah | 46.4 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Garah | 53.0 km | <1% | 100% |
| Moree | 55.4 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Boomi | 64.3 km | 24% | 100% |
| Collarenebri Walgett |
72.2 km | <1% | 100% |
| Ashley | 74.8 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Mallowa | 76.4 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Rowena Walgett |
83.2 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Bulyeroi Narrabri |
89.3 km | Not mapped | 100% |