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South Hurstville planning overlays

A planning-constraint profile of South Hurstville (Georges River, NSW) - 1.09 km², mapped from live council and state overlay data. This suburb is relatively unconstrained.

Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to South Hurstville'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 Hurstville at a glance

Parcels 1,237 Median lot 556 m² Mapped easements 1 Bus stops 51

How South Hurstville is zoned

Low Density Residential 57%
Medium Density Residential 16%
High Density Residential 14%
Infrastructure 5%
Local Centre 4%
Public Recreation 3%

Across its 1.09 km², South Hurstville is relatively unconstrained by planning overlays. Very little of the suburb carries a mapped flood overlay, and 2% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 5 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Low Density Residential. The median lot measures about 556 m² across 1,237 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.

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South Hurstville planning - frequently asked

Is South Hurstville flood-prone?

Very little of South Hurstville carries a mapped flood overlay. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.

Is South Hurstville bushfire-prone?

Yes - around 2% of South Hurstville is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Georges River average of 7%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.

What is the zoning in South Hurstville?

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

Does South Hurstville have heritage-listed places?

South Hurstville has 5 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 Hurstville?

Across 1,237 surveyed parcels in South Hurstville, the median lot size is about 556 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 South Hurstville have a train station?

There is no train station inside South Hurstville itself. The suburb is served by 51 bus stops.

Do I need a planning report for a South Hurstville property?

A South Hurstville 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.

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