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Sans Souci zoning & planning overlays

A planning-constraint profile of Sans Souci (Georges River, NSW) - 4.56 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 Sans Souci'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.

Sans Souci at a glance

Parcels 3,036 Median lot 562 m² Mapped easements 10 Bus stops 94

How Sans Souci is zoned

Low Density Residential 40%
Recreational Waterways 34%
Medium Density Residential 9%
Infrastructure 8%
Public Recreation 6%
High Density Residential 2%

Buying in Sans Souci? 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 4.56 km², Sans Souci 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 32 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Low Density Residential. The median lot measures about 562 m² across 3,036 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 Sans Souci

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

Population
10,864
usual residents, 2021
Median age
44
years
Median household income
$1,863
per week, Georges River suburb typical $2,050
Median rent
$500
per week, Georges River suburb typical $480
Median mortgage
$2,700
per month
Household size
2.5
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 9
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Score 1052, and decile 8 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.

Relative disadvantage (IRSD) Decile 6
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Age profile

Share of Sans Souci's 10,864 residents in each ABS age band.

0-4 5.5%
5-14 11.1%
15-19 5.7%
20-24 4.5%
25-34 10.5%
35-44 12.7%
45-54 14.5%
55-64 13.2%
65-74 11.0%
75-84 8.0%
85+ 3.3%

Population trend, 2001 to 2025

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

14,651 in 2001 to 17,080 in 2025, up 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.

Sans Souci 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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Sans Souci planning - frequently asked

Is Sans Souci flood-prone?

We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Sans Souci, 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. Georges River 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 Sans Souci bushfire-prone?

Bushfire mapping covers Sans Souci and little to none of it is mapped as bushfire-prone (the Georges River average is 7%). Always confirm for the exact lot, as mapping can change.

What is the zoning in Sans Souci?

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

Does Sans Souci have heritage-listed places?

Sans Souci has 32 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 Sans Souci?

Across 3,036 surveyed parcels in Sans Souci, the median lot size is about 562 m². There are also 10 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 Sans Souci have a train station?

There is no train station inside Sans Souci itself. The suburb is served by 94 bus stops.

What is the population of Sans Souci?

At the 2021 Census Sans Souci had 10,864 usual residents, with a median age of 44 and an average household size of 2.5 people. The wider Sans Souci - Ramsgate statistical area, which contains Sans Souci, went from 14,651 people in 2001 to 17,080 in 2025, up 17%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Sans Souci alone.

Is Sans Souci an advantaged suburb?

On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Sans Souci scores 1052 and sits in decile 9 of 10 nationally and decile 8 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 Sans Souci?

Median household income in Sans Souci was $1,863 a week at the 2021 Census, against $2,050 for the typical suburb in Georges River. Median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,700 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.

Do I need a planning report for a Sans Souci property?

A Sans Souci 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
Sandringham
Bayside
1.0 km Not mapped 0%
Carss Park 1.3 km Not mapped 0%
Kogarah Bay 1.4 km Not mapped 0%
Dolls Point
Bayside
1.5 km Not mapped 0%
Blakehurst 1.9 km Not mapped 5%
Ramsgate
Bayside
1.9 km Not mapped 0%
Beverley Park 2.1 km Not mapped 0%
Taren Point
Sutherland Shire
2.2 km Not mapped 0%
Ramsgate Beach
Bayside
2.2 km Not mapped 0%
Kyle Bay 2.7 km Not mapped 1%

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