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Randwick zoning & planning overlays

A planning-constraint profile of Randwick (Randwick, NSW) - 5.36 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 Randwick'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.

Randwick at a glance

Parcels 4,964 Median lot 368 m² Mapped easements 2 Train Randwick Light Rail, Royal Randwick Light Rail, UNSW High Street Light Rail, Wansey Road Light Rail Bus stops 244

How Randwick is zoned

Medium Density Residential 35%
Low Density Residential 19%
Public Recreation 17%
Infrastructure 13%
Special Activities 7%
General Residential 4%

Buying in Randwick? 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 5.36 km², Randwick 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 are 277 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Medium Density Residential. The median lot measures about 368 m² across 4,964 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 Randwick

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

Population
28,943
usual residents, 2021
Median age
36
years
Median household income
$2,422
per week, Randwick suburb typical $2,147
Median rent
$572
per week, Randwick suburb typical $490
Median mortgage
$3,000
per month
Household size
2.2
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 10
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Score 1149, and decile 10 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.

Relative disadvantage (IRSD) Decile 10
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Age profile

Share of Randwick's 28,943 residents in each ABS age band.

0-4 5.4%
5-14 9.3%
15-19 4.4%
20-24 6.1%
25-34 22.2%
35-44 16.3%
45-54 12.6%
55-64 9.2%
65-74 6.9%
75-84 4.6%
85+ 2.9%

Population trend, 2001 to 2025

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

11,466 in 2001 to 13,672 in 2025, up 19%.

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.

Randwick 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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Randwick planning - frequently asked

Is Randwick flood-prone?

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

Bushfire mapping covers Randwick and little to none of it is mapped as bushfire-prone. Always confirm for the exact lot, as mapping can change.

What is the zoning in Randwick?

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

Does Randwick have heritage-listed places?

Randwick has 277 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 Randwick?

Across 4,964 surveyed parcels in Randwick, the median lot size is about 368 m². There are also 2 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 Randwick have a train station?

Yes - Randwick has 4 train stations: Randwick Light Rail, Royal Randwick Light Rail, UNSW High Street Light Rail, Wansey Road Light Rail. It is also served by 244 bus stops.

What is the population of Randwick?

At the 2021 Census Randwick had 28,943 usual residents, with a median age of 36 and an average household size of 2.2 people. The wider Randwick - South statistical area, which contains Randwick, went from 11,466 people in 2001 to 13,672 in 2025, up 19%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Randwick alone.

Is Randwick an advantaged suburb?

On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Randwick scores 1149 and sits in decile 10 of 10 nationally and decile 10 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 Randwick?

Median household income in Randwick was $2,422 a week at the 2021 Census, against $2,147 for the typical suburb in Randwick. Median rent was $572 a week and the median mortgage repayment $3,000 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.

Do I need a planning report for a Randwick property?

A Randwick 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

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Kingsford 1.1 km Not mapped 0%
Coogee 1.2 km Not mapped 0%
Daceyville
Bayside
1.9 km Not mapped 0%
South Coogee 2.0 km Not mapped 0%
Clovelly 2.1 km Not mapped 0%
Queens Park
Waverley
2.2 km Not mapped 0%
Waverley
Waverley
2.2 km Not mapped 0%
Kensington 2.2 km Not mapped 0%
Centennial Park 2.4 km Not mapped 0%
Bronte
Waverley
2.5 km Not mapped 0%

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