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Tapitallee zoning & planning overlays

A planning-constraint profile of Tapitallee (Shoalhaven, NSW) - 19.27 km², mapped from live council and state overlay data. This suburb is highly 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 Tapitallee'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.

Tapitallee at a glance

Parcels 334 Median lot 4,547 m² Mapped easements 7 Bus stops 38

How Tapitallee is zoned

Primary Production Small Lots 44%
Environmental Conservation 30%
Rural Landscape 11%
Primary Production 6%
National Parks and Nature Reserves 4%
Large Lot Residential 4%

Buying in Tapitallee? 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 19.27 km², Tapitallee is highly 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, 100% is flagged bushfire-prone. There is 1 heritage-listed site on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Primary Production Small Lots. The median lot measures about 4,547 m² across 334 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 Tapitallee

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

Population
625
usual residents, 2021
Median age
52
years
Median household income
$2,062
per week, Shoalhaven suburb typical $1,493
Median rent
$510
per week, Shoalhaven suburb typical $350
Median mortgage
$2,167
per month
Household size
2.7
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 1070, and decile 9 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.

Relative disadvantage (IRSD) Decile 10
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Age profile

Share of Tapitallee's 625 residents in each ABS age band.

0-4 3.5%
5-14 11.1%
15-19 6.4%
20-24 4.5%
25-34 6.8%
35-44 8.8%
45-54 12.9%
55-64 19.9%
65-74 16.4%
75-84 8.5%
85+ 1.1%

Population trend, 2001 to 2025

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

15,972 in 2001 to 16,548 in 2025, up 4%.

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.

Tapitallee 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.

Check a specific Tapitallee address

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Tapitallee planning - frequently asked

Is Tapitallee flood-prone?

We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Tapitallee, 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 Tapitallee bushfire-prone?

Yes - around 100% of Tapitallee 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 Tapitallee?

The dominant planning zone in Tapitallee is Primary Production Small Lots, though the suburb also includes Environmental Conservation and Rural Landscape. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.

Does Tapitallee have heritage-listed places?

Tapitallee 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 Tapitallee?

Across 334 surveyed parcels in Tapitallee, the median lot size is about 4,547 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 Tapitallee have a train station?

There is no train station inside Tapitallee itself. The suburb is served by 38 bus stops.

What is the population of Tapitallee?

At the 2021 Census Tapitallee had 625 usual residents, with a median age of 52 and an average household size of 2.7 people. The wider North Nowra - Bomaderry statistical area, which contains Tapitallee, went from 15,972 people in 2001 to 16,548 in 2025, up 4%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Tapitallee alone.

Is Tapitallee an advantaged suburb?

On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Tapitallee scores 1070 and sits in decile 9 of 10 nationally and decile 9 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 Tapitallee?

Median household income in Tapitallee was $2,062 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,493 for the typical suburb in Shoalhaven. Median rent was $510 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.

Do I need a planning report for a Tapitallee property?

A Tapitallee 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
Watersleigh 2.9 km 0% 93%
Bangalee 3.0 km 0% 93%
Cambewarra Village 3.4 km Not mapped 39%
Cambewarra 3.4 km Not mapped 100%
Browns Mountain 4.3 km Not mapped 100%
Longreach 4.6 km 0% 95%
Badagarang 5.1 km Not mapped 82%
North Nowra 5.4 km 0% 76%
Illaroo 5.6 km 0% 99%
Budgong 5.8 km Not mapped 100%

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