South Grafton flood map & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of South Grafton (Clarence Valley, NSW) - 24.94 km², mapped from live council and state overlay data. This suburb is highly constrained.
Everything below is suburb-wide. Overlays change block to block - see which ones actually touch your lot. The map is free.
Constraint readout
24.94 km² - this suburb is highly constrained by planning overlays.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to South Grafton's boundary, with the flood, bushfire and environmental overlays drawn on top. It shows where constraints fall; the interactive map shows them on your exact address.
South Grafton at a glance
How South Grafton is zoned
Buying in South Grafton? 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 24.94 km², South Grafton is highly constrained by planning overlays. About 26% of the suburb sits within a mapped flood overlay, and 66% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 94 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Rural Landscape. The median lot measures about 736 m² across 3,399 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.
Check a specific South Grafton 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 →South Grafton planning - frequently asked
Where can I see a flood map of South Grafton?
The schematic on this page is a South Grafton flood map: the mapped flood overlays drawn over the suburb's terrain and street grid, covering about 26% of the suburb. Flood lines vary block to block, so for a specific property use the free interactive map - search any South Grafton address and it shows the flood, zoning and bushfire mapping on the exact lot boundary.
Is South Grafton flood-prone?
About 26% of South Grafton falls within a mapped flood overlay, against a Clarence Valley average of 25%. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.
Is South Grafton bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 66% of South Grafton is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Clarence Valley average of 94%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.
What is the zoning in South Grafton?
The dominant planning zone in South Grafton is Rural Landscape, though the suburb also includes General Residential and Primary Production. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does South Grafton have heritage-listed places?
South Grafton has 94 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 South Grafton?
Across 3,399 surveyed parcels in South Grafton, the median lot size is about 736 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 South Grafton have a train station?
Yes - South Grafton has 1 train station: Grafton Station. It is also served by 142 bus stops.
Do I need a planning report for a South Grafton property?
A South Grafton 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.