Myola zoning & planning overlays

A planning-constraint profile of Myola (Shoalhaven, NSW) - 1.26 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 Myola'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.

Myola at a glance

Parcels 79 Median lot 858 m² Bus stops 2

How Myola is zoned

National Parks and Nature Reserves 52%
Rural Landscape 22%
Environmental Conservation 13%
Low Density Residential 7%
Infrastructure 5%
Public Recreation 0%

Buying in Myola? 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 1.26 km², Myola 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, 96% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 2 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is National Parks and Nature Reserves. The median lot measures about 858 m² across 79 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 Myola

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

Population
94
usual residents, 2021
Median age
65
years
Median household income
$979
per week, Shoalhaven suburb typical $1,493
Median rent
$333
per week, Shoalhaven suburb typical $350
Median mortgage
$1,237
per month
Household size
1.9
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 1020, and decile 7 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.

Relative disadvantage (IRSD) Decile 6
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Age profile

Share of Myola's 94 residents in each ABS age band.

0-4 0.0%
5-14 6.1%
15-19 0.0%
20-24 4.1%
25-34 7.1%
35-44 3.1%
45-54 14.3%
55-64 14.3%
65-74 27.6%
75-84 16.3%
85+ 7.1%

Population trend, 2001 to 2025

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

3,250 in 2001 to 3,588 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.

Myola 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 Myola address

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Myola planning - frequently asked

Is Myola flood-prone?

We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Myola, 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. Shoalhaven 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 Myola bushfire-prone?

Yes - around 96% of Myola is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Shoalhaven average of 90%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.

What is the zoning in Myola?

The dominant planning zone in Myola is National Parks and Nature Reserves, though the suburb also includes Rural Landscape and Environmental Conservation. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.

Does Myola have heritage-listed places?

Myola has 2 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 Myola?

Across 79 surveyed parcels in Myola, the median lot size is about 858 m².

Does Myola have a train station?

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

What is the population of Myola?

At the 2021 Census Myola had 94 usual residents, with a median age of 65 and an average household size of 1.9 people. The wider Callala Bay - Currarong statistical area, which contains Myola, went from 3,250 people in 2001 to 3,588 in 2025, up 10%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Myola alone.

Is Myola an advantaged suburb?

On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Myola scores 1020 and sits in decile 7 of 10 nationally and decile 7 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 Myola?

Median household income in Myola was $979 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,493 for the typical suburb in Shoalhaven. Median rent was $333 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,237 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.

Do I need a planning report for a Myola property?

A Myola 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
Huskisson 2.5 km Not mapped 92%
Woollamia 3.4 km Not mapped 99%
Callala Beach 3.4 km Not mapped 85%
Callala Bay 5.3 km Not mapped 84%
Vincentia 5.6 km Not mapped 81%
Jervis Bay 5.9 km Not mapped 3%
Worrowing Heights 6.5 km Not mapped 99%
Comberton 6.5 km 0% 100%
Old Erowal Bay 7.3 km Not mapped 56%
Falls Creek 8.0 km Not mapped 100%

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