Rookwood zoning & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Rookwood (Cumberland, NSW) - 2.99 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.
Everything below is suburb-wide. Overlays change block to block - see which ones actually touch your lot. The map is free.
Constraint readout
2.99 km² - 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 Rookwood'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.
Rookwood at a glance
How Rookwood is zoned
Buying in Rookwood? 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 2.99 km², Rookwood 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. Of what is mapped, 4% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 3 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Special Activities. The median lot measures about 2,512 m² across 32 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 Rookwood
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Rookwood suburb boundary itself, not a wider region.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of Rookwood Cemetery, the wider ABS statistical area containing Rookwood. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Rookwood itself.
6 in 2001 to 5 in 2025, down 17%.
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.
Rookwood 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.
| 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 |
| Demographics | Available | Australian 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 Rookwood address
See exactly which overlays touch a single property - the interactive map is free. Need it on paper? A full planning PDF is just $9.
See what's in the $9 report →Rookwood planning - frequently asked
Is Rookwood flood-prone?
We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Rookwood, 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. Cumberland 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 Rookwood bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 4% of Rookwood is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Cumberland average of 3%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.
What is the zoning in Rookwood?
The dominant planning zone in Rookwood is Special Activities, though the suburb also includes Infrastructure and General Industrial. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Rookwood have heritage-listed places?
Rookwood has 3 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 Rookwood?
Across 32 surveyed parcels in Rookwood, the median lot size is about 2,512 m². There are also 7 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 Rookwood have a train station?
There is no train station inside Rookwood itself. The suburb is served by 29 bus stops.
Do I need a planning report for a Rookwood property?
A Rookwood 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 suburb | Distance | Flood mapped | Bushfire-prone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lidcombe | 1.7 km | Not mapped | <1% |
| Homebush West Strathfield |
1.8 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Berala | 2.1 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Chullora Canterbury-Bankstown |
2.1 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Strathfield Strathfield |
2.3 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Greenacre Canterbury-Bankstown |
2.7 km | Not mapped | <1% |
| Homebush Strathfield |
2.8 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Regents Park | 2.9 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Potts Hill Canterbury-Bankstown |
2.9 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Strathfield South Strathfield |
3.2 km | Not mapped | 0% |