Narwee zoning & planning overlays

A planning-constraint profile of Narwee (Canterbury-Bankstown, NSW) - 1.24 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 Narwee'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.

Narwee at a glance

Parcels 1,400 Median lot 491 m² Mapped easements 1 Train Narwee Station Bus stops 65

How Narwee is zoned

Medium Density Residential 50%
Low Density Residential 20%
High Density Residential 11%
Infrastructure 10%
Public Recreation 7%
Local Centre 2%

Buying in Narwee? 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 1.24 km², Narwee 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 is 1 heritage-listed site on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Medium Density Residential. The median lot measures about 491 m² across 1,400 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 Narwee

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

Population
5,411
usual residents, 2021
Median age
40
years
Median household income
$1,431
per week, Canterbury-Bankstown suburb typical $1,706
Median rent
$354
per week, Canterbury-Bankstown suburb typical $432
Median mortgage
$2,166
per month
Household size
2.7
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 5
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Score 975, and decile 4 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.

Relative disadvantage (IRSD) Decile 2
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Age profile

Share of Narwee's 5,411 residents in each ABS age band.

0-4 5.7%
5-14 11.2%
15-19 5.2%
20-24 5.8%
25-34 14.4%
35-44 14.7%
45-54 12.3%
55-64 12.5%
65-74 10.0%
75-84 5.8%
85+ 2.5%

Population trend, 2001 to 2025

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

11,882 in 2001 to 14,022 in 2025, up 18%.

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.

Narwee 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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Narwee planning - frequently asked

Is Narwee flood-prone?

We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Narwee, 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. Canterbury-Bankstown 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 Narwee bushfire-prone?

Bushfire mapping covers Narwee and little to none of it is mapped as bushfire-prone (the Canterbury-Bankstown average is 10%). Always confirm for the exact lot, as mapping can change.

What is the zoning in Narwee?

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

Does Narwee have heritage-listed places?

Narwee 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 Narwee?

Across 1,400 surveyed parcels in Narwee, the median lot size is about 491 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 Narwee have a train station?

Yes - Narwee has 1 train station: Narwee Station. It is also served by 65 bus stops.

What is the population of Narwee?

At the 2021 Census Narwee had 5,411 usual residents, with a median age of 40 and an average household size of 2.7 people. The wider Narwee - Beverly Hills statistical area, which contains Narwee, went from 11,882 people in 2001 to 14,022 in 2025, up 18%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Narwee alone.

Is Narwee an advantaged suburb?

On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Narwee scores 975 and sits in decile 5 of 10 nationally and decile 4 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 Narwee?

Median household income in Narwee was $1,431 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,706 for the typical suburb in Canterbury-Bankstown. Median rent was $354 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,166 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.

Do I need a planning report for a Narwee property?

A Narwee 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
Beverly Hills
Georges River
1.3 km Not mapped 0%
Riverwood 1.5 km Not mapped 0%
Roselands 1.6 km Not mapped 0%
Peakhurst
Georges River
2.0 km Not mapped 2%
Mortdale
Georges River
2.5 km Not mapped 10%
Punchbowl 2.6 km Not mapped 0%
Penshurst
Georges River
2.6 km Not mapped 0%
Wiley Park 2.6 km Not mapped 0%
Kingsgrove 2.9 km Not mapped <1%
Lakemba 3.3 km Not mapped 0%

See all Canterbury-Bankstown suburb profiles →