Sanctuary Point zoning & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Sanctuary Point (Shoalhaven, NSW) - 5.94 km², mapped from live council and state overlay data. This suburb is moderately constrained 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
5.94 km² - this suburb is moderately 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 Sanctuary Point'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.
Sanctuary Point at a glance
How Sanctuary Point is zoned
Buying in Sanctuary Point? 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 5.94 km², Sanctuary Point is moderately 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, 30% is flagged bushfire-prone. There is 1 heritage-listed site on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Low Density Residential. The median lot measures about 650 m² across 4,680 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 Sanctuary Point
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Sanctuary Point 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 895, and decile 1 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.
Age profile
Share of Sanctuary Point's 7,874 residents in each ABS age band.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay, the wider ABS statistical area containing Sanctuary Point. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Sanctuary Point itself.
11,287 in 2001 to 15,444 in 2025, up 37%.
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.
Sanctuary Point 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 Sanctuary Point address
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See what's in the $9 report →Sanctuary Point planning - frequently asked
Is Sanctuary Point flood-prone?
We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Sanctuary Point, 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 Sanctuary Point bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 30% of Sanctuary Point 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 Sanctuary Point?
The dominant planning zone in Sanctuary Point is Low Density Residential, though the suburb also includes Public Recreation and Private Recreation. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Sanctuary Point have heritage-listed places?
Sanctuary Point 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 Sanctuary Point?
Across 4,680 surveyed parcels in Sanctuary Point, the median lot size is about 650 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 Sanctuary Point have a train station?
There is no train station inside Sanctuary Point itself. The suburb is served by 174 bus stops.
What is the population of Sanctuary Point?
At the 2021 Census Sanctuary Point had 7,874 usual residents, with a median age of 47 and an average household size of 2.3 people. The wider St Georges Basin - Erowal Bay statistical area, which contains Sanctuary Point, went from 11,287 people in 2001 to 15,444 in 2025, up 37%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Sanctuary Point alone.
Is Sanctuary Point an advantaged suburb?
On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Sanctuary Point scores 895 and sits in decile 2 of 10 nationally and decile 1 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 Sanctuary Point?
Median household income in Sanctuary Point was $1,068 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,493 for the typical suburb in Shoalhaven. Median rent was $360 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,545 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.
Do I need a planning report for a Sanctuary Point property?
A Sanctuary Point 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Erowal Bay | 2.7 km | Not mapped | 56% |
| St Georges Basin | 3.2 km | Not mapped | 24% |
| Worrowing Heights | 3.2 km | Not mapped | 99% |
| Bream Beach | 3.2 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Erowal Bay | 3.5 km | Not mapped | 89% |
| Wrights Beach | 3.9 km | Not mapped | 99% |
| Hyams Beach | 5.2 km | Not mapped | 99% |
| Vincentia | 5.2 km | Not mapped | 81% |
| Basin View | 6.4 km | Not mapped | 93% |
| Sussex Inlet | 7.1 km | Not mapped | 91% |