Tascott zoning & planning overlays

A planning-constraint profile of Tascott (Central Coast, NSW) - 3.65 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 Tascott'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.

Tascott at a glance

Parcels 722 Median lot 658 m² Mapped easements 3 Train Tascott Station Bus stops 63

How Tascott is zoned

Recreational Waterways 42%
National Parks and Nature Reserves 35%
Low Density Residential 18%
Infrastructure 3%
Public Recreation 1%
Environmental Conservation 0%

Buying in Tascott? 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 3.65 km², Tascott 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, 48% is flagged bushfire-prone. There is 1 heritage-listed site on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Recreational Waterways. The median lot measures about 658 m² across 722 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 Tascott

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

Population
1,675
usual residents, 2021
Median age
43
years
Median household income
$1,882
per week, Central Coast suburb typical $1,735
Median rent
$450
per week, Central Coast suburb typical $400
Median mortgage
$2,000
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 8
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Score 1040, and decile 8 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.

Relative disadvantage (IRSD) Decile 7
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Age profile

Share of Tascott's 1,675 residents in each ABS age band.

0-4 5.2%
5-14 12.1%
15-19 5.2%
20-24 4.3%
25-34 9.8%
35-44 14.7%
45-54 15.6%
55-64 13.3%
65-74 11.8%
75-84 6.4%
85+ 1.6%

Population trend, 2001 to 2025

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

6,393 in 2001 to 6,697 in 2025, up 5%.

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.

Tascott 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 Tascott address

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Tascott planning - frequently asked

Is Tascott flood-prone?

We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Tascott, 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. Central Coast 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 Tascott bushfire-prone?

Yes - around 48% of Tascott is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Central Coast average of 69%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.

What is the zoning in Tascott?

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

Does Tascott have heritage-listed places?

Tascott 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 Tascott?

Across 722 surveyed parcels in Tascott, the median lot size is about 658 m². There are also 3 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 Tascott have a train station?

Yes - Tascott has 1 train station: Tascott Station. It is also served by 63 bus stops.

What is the population of Tascott?

At the 2021 Census Tascott had 1,675 usual residents, with a median age of 43 and an average household size of 2.5 people. The wider Point Clare - Koolewong statistical area, which contains Tascott, went from 6,393 people in 2001 to 6,697 in 2025, up 5%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Tascott alone.

Is Tascott an advantaged suburb?

On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Tascott scores 1040 and sits in decile 8 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 Tascott?

Median household income in Tascott was $1,882 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,735 for the typical suburb in Central Coast. Median rent was $450 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,000 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.

Do I need a planning report for a Tascott property?

A Tascott 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
Point Clare 1.3 km Not mapped 54%
Koolewong 2.0 km Not mapped 32%
Point Frederick 2.1 km Not mapped 1%
Woy Woy Bay 2.7 km Not mapped 92%
West Gosford 3.4 km Not mapped 52%
East Gosford 3.6 km Not mapped 33%
Gosford 3.8 km Not mapped 34%
Saratoga 3.9 km Not mapped 32%
Phegans Bay 4.2 km Not mapped 89%
Green Point 4.3 km Not mapped 49%

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