Tilligerry Creek zoning & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Tilligerry Creek (Port Stephens, NSW) - 7.7 km², mapped from live council and state overlay data. This suburb is moderately constrained on the overlays we hold - no flood mapping covers this suburb, so this is not a suburb-wide verdict.
Everything below is suburb-wide. Overlays change block to block - see which ones actually touch your lot. The map is free.
Constraint readout
7.7 km² - this suburb is moderately 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 Tilligerry Creek'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.
Tilligerry Creek at a glance
How Tilligerry Creek is zoned
Buying in Tilligerry Creek? 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 7.7 km², Tilligerry Creek is moderately 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, 28% is flagged bushfire-prone. The dominant land-use zone is Recreational Waterways. The median lot measures about 92,931 m² across 2 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.
Tilligerry Creek 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.
| Dataset | Coverage | Publisher |
|---|---|---|
| Flood mapping | Not mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Bushfire-prone mapping | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Zoning | Mapped | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Heritage and environment | Mapped where published | NSW Government spatial services, NSW ePlanning and published council flood studies |
| Demographics | Not available | Australian 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 Tilligerry Creek address
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See what's in the $9 report →Tilligerry Creek planning - frequently asked
Is Tilligerry Creek flood-prone?
We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Tilligerry Creek, 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. Port Stephens 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 Tilligerry Creek bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 28% of Tilligerry Creek is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Port Stephens average of 82%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.
What is the zoning in Tilligerry Creek?
The dominant planning zone in Tilligerry Creek is Recreational Waterways, 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 Tilligerry Creek have heritage-listed places?
No heritage-listed places are on record within Tilligerry Creek. Even so, it is worth confirming for an individual property before any works.
What is the typical lot size in Tilligerry Creek?
Across 2 surveyed parcels in Tilligerry Creek, the median lot size is about 92,931 m².
Do I need a planning report for a Tilligerry Creek property?
A Tilligerry Creek 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 suburb | Distance | Flood mapped | Bushfire-prone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tanilba Bay | 2.3 km | Not mapped | 86% |
| Bobs Farm | 2.7 km | Not mapped | 79% |
| Oyster Cove | 3.8 km | Not mapped | 99% |
| Mallabula | 4.7 km | Not mapped | 83% |
| Lemon Tree Passage | 5.9 km | Not mapped | 69% |
| Salt Ash | 6.3 km | 0% | 84% |
| Swan Bay | 8.0 km | Not mapped | 99% |
| Taylors Beach | 8.6 km | Not mapped | 97% |
| Medowie | 8.7 km | Not mapped | 79% |
| Anna Bay | 8.9 km | Not mapped | 76% |