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Ulladulla zoning & planning overlays

A planning-constraint profile of Ulladulla (Shoalhaven, NSW) - 13.75 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 Ulladulla'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.

Ulladulla at a glance

Parcels 3,629 Median lot 731 m² Mapped easements 18 Bus stops 38

How Ulladulla is zoned

Low Density Residential 19%
Environmental Conservation 16%
Public Recreation 14%
Infrastructure 9%
Environmental Management 7%
Large Lot Residential 7%

Buying in Ulladulla? 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 13.75 km², Ulladulla 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, 70% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 14 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Low Density Residential. The median lot measures about 731 m² across 3,629 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 Ulladulla

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

Population
7,262
usual residents, 2021
Median age
51
years
Median household income
$1,007
per week, Shoalhaven suburb typical $1,493
Median rent
$340
per week, Shoalhaven suburb typical $350
Median mortgage
$1,579
per month
Household size
2.2
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 2
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Score 911, and decile 2 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.

Relative disadvantage (IRSD) Decile 2
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Age profile

Share of Ulladulla's 7,262 residents in each ABS age band.

0-4 4.7%
5-14 10.6%
15-19 5.2%
20-24 3.9%
25-34 8.9%
35-44 9.7%
45-54 11.5%
55-64 14.3%
65-74 16.6%
75-84 10.8%
85+ 3.9%

Population trend, 2001 to 2025

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

13,792 in 2001 to 17,567 in 2025, up 27%.

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.

Ulladulla 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.

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Ulladulla planning - frequently asked

Is Ulladulla flood-prone?

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

Yes - around 70% of Ulladulla 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 Ulladulla?

The dominant planning zone in Ulladulla is Low Density Residential, though the suburb also includes Environmental Conservation and Public Recreation. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.

Does Ulladulla have heritage-listed places?

Ulladulla has 14 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 Ulladulla?

Across 3,629 surveyed parcels in Ulladulla, the median lot size is about 731 m². There are also 18 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 Ulladulla have a train station?

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

What is the population of Ulladulla?

At the 2021 Census Ulladulla had 7,262 usual residents, with a median age of 51 and an average household size of 2.2 people. The wider Ulladulla statistical area, which contains Ulladulla, went from 13,792 people in 2001 to 17,567 in 2025, up 27%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Ulladulla alone.

Is Ulladulla an advantaged suburb?

On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Ulladulla scores 911 and sits in decile 2 of 10 nationally and decile 2 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 Ulladulla?

Median household income in Ulladulla was $1,007 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,493 for the typical suburb in Shoalhaven. Median rent was $340 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,579 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.

Do I need a planning report for a Ulladulla property?

An Ulladulla 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
Mollymook 2.1 km Not mapped 38%
Kings Point 2.2 km Not mapped 91%
Mollymook Beach 3.4 km Not mapped 50%
Milton 4.5 km Not mapped 90%
Burrill Lake 4.5 km Not mapped 72%
Narrawallee 5.0 km Not mapped 83%
Dolphin Point 5.1 km Not mapped 82%
Woodburn 5.8 km Not mapped 97%
Woodstock 5.8 km Not mapped 93%
Croobyar 7.2 km Not mapped 100%

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