Tumbulgum planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Tumbulgum (Tweed, NSW) - 8.62 km², mapped from live council and state overlay data. This suburb is highly constrained.
Constraint readout
8.62 km² - this suburb is highly constrained by planning overlays.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Tumbulgum'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.
Tumbulgum at a glance
How Tumbulgum is zoned
Across its 8.62 km², Tumbulgum is highly constrained by planning overlays. About 100% of the suburb sits within a mapped flood overlay, and 92% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 5 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Primary Production. The median lot measures about 608 m² across 327 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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See what's in the $9 report →Tumbulgum planning - frequently asked
Is Tumbulgum flood-prone?
About 100% of Tumbulgum falls within a mapped flood overlay, against a Tweed average of 21%. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.
Is Tumbulgum bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 92% of Tumbulgum is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Tweed average of 91%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.
What is the zoning in Tumbulgum?
The dominant planning zone in Tumbulgum is Primary Production, though the suburb also includes Recreational Waterways and Village. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Tumbulgum have heritage-listed places?
Tumbulgum 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 Tumbulgum?
Across 327 surveyed parcels in Tumbulgum, the median lot size is about 608 m².
Does Tumbulgum have a train station?
There is no train station inside Tumbulgum itself. The suburb is served by 7 bus stops.
Do I need a planning report for a Tumbulgum property?
A Tumbulgum 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.