Obley zoning & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Obley
(Cabonne, NSW) - 326.37 km², mapped from live council and
state overlay data. This suburb is highly constrained on the overlays we could measure - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.
Profile updated 26 September 2026.
Suburb-wide figures; the free map shows which overlays touch your lot.
Constraint readout
326.37 km² - this suburb is highly constrained on the overlays we could measure - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Obley's boundary, with the bushfire and environmental overlays drawn on top. No flood layer is drawn because we hold no flood mapping for this area.
Nearby suburbs, nearest first
Obley at a glance
How Obley is zoned
Buying in Obley? 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 326.37 km², Obley 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, 100% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 3 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Primary Production. The median lot measures about 225,686 m² across 264 parcels.
Who lives in Obley
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Obley 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 1032, and decile 7 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.
Age profile
Share of Obley's 94 residents in each ABS age band.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of Dubbo Surrounds, the wider ABS statistical area containing Obley. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Obley itself.
5,406 in 2001 to 6,189 in 2025, up 14%.
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.
Obley data sources and coverage
“Not mapped” means we hold no source layer for this suburb - never an all-clear.
| Dataset | Coverage | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Flood mapping | Not 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 | Not watched | 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.
Check a specific Obley address
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Building or pricing a slab? The $119 geotechnical desktop report covers geology, soils, bores and an indicative AS 2870 site class for a Obley lot.
See what's in the $9 report →Obley planning - frequently asked
Is Obley flood-prone?
We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Obley, 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. Cabonne is the authority to check for flood mapping in this area.
Is Obley bushfire-prone?
Around 100% of Obley is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Cabonne average of 98%.
What is the zoning in Obley?
The dominant planning zone in Obley is Primary Production, though the suburb also includes National Parks and Nature Reserves and Infrastructure.
Does Obley have heritage-listed places?
Obley has 3 heritage-listed places on record.
What is the typical lot size in Obley?
Across 264 surveyed parcels in Obley, the median lot size is about 225,686 m². There are also 7 registered easements mapped in the suburb.
Does Obley have a train station?
There is no train station inside Obley itself. The suburb is served by 36 bus stops.
What is the population of Obley?
At the 2021 Census Obley had 94 usual residents, with a median age of 56 and an average household size of 2.4 people. The wider Dubbo Surrounds statistical area, which contains Obley, went from 5,406 people in 2001 to 6,189 in 2025, up 14%.
Is Obley an advantaged suburb?
On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Obley scores 1032 and sits in decile 8 of 10 nationally and decile 7 within New South Wales (decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth, decile 10 the least).
What is the median household income in Obley?
Median household income in Obley was $1,406 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,910 for the typical suburb in Cabonne. Median rent was $100 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,637 a month.
Compare nearby suburbs
| Nearby suburb | Distance | Flood mapped | Bushfire-prone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wambangalang Dubbo Regional |
15.8 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Yeoval | 17.5 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| North Yeoval Dubbo Regional |
20.7 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Baldry | 20.9 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Trewilga Parkes |
23.0 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Toongi Dubbo Regional |
25.5 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Yullundry | 27.8 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Walmer Dubbo Regional |
28.6 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Benolong Dubbo Regional |
29.0 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Tomingley Narromine |
29.5 km | Not mapped | 100% |