Upper Kangaroo River flood map & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Upper Kangaroo River (Shoalhaven, NSW) - 35.31 km², mapped from live council and state overlay data. This suburb is highly constrained.
Everything below is suburb-wide. Overlays change block to block - see which ones actually touch your lot. The map is free.
Constraint readout
35.31 km² - this suburb is highly constrained by planning overlays.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Upper Kangaroo River'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.
Upper Kangaroo River at a glance
How Upper Kangaroo River is zoned
Buying in Upper Kangaroo River? 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 35.31 km², Upper Kangaroo River is highly constrained by planning overlays. Flood mapping covers the suburb and none of it falls within a mapped flood overlay, and 100% 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 158,260 m² across 182 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 Upper Kangaroo River
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Upper Kangaroo River suburb boundary itself, not a wider region.
Socio-economic standing
ABS SEIFA 2021 ranks every Australian suburb. Decile 1 is the most disadvantaged tenth of the country, decile 10 the least.
Score 1073, and decile 9 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.
Age profile
Share of Upper Kangaroo River's 151 residents in each ABS age band.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of Berry - Kangaroo Valley, the wider ABS statistical area containing Upper Kangaroo River. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Upper Kangaroo River itself.
8,112 in 2001 to 9,523 in 2025, up 17%.
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.
Upper Kangaroo River 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 | 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 | 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 Upper Kangaroo River address
See exactly which overlays touch a single property - the interactive map is free. Need it on paper? A full planning PDF is just $9.
See what's in the $9 report →Upper Kangaroo River planning - frequently asked
Where can I see a flood map of Upper Kangaroo River?
The schematic on this page is a Upper Kangaroo River flood map: the mapped flood overlays drawn over the suburb's terrain and street grid. Flood lines vary block to block, so for a specific property use the free interactive map - search any Upper Kangaroo River address and it shows the flood, zoning and bushfire mapping on the exact lot boundary.
Is Upper Kangaroo River flood-prone?
Flood mapping covers Upper Kangaroo River and none of the suburb falls within a mapped flood overlay. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.
Is Upper Kangaroo River bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 100% of Upper Kangaroo River 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 Upper Kangaroo River?
The dominant planning zone in Upper Kangaroo River is Primary Production, 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 Upper Kangaroo River have heritage-listed places?
Upper Kangaroo River 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 Upper Kangaroo River?
Across 182 surveyed parcels in Upper Kangaroo River, the median lot size is about 158,260 m². There are also 5 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.
What is the population of Upper Kangaroo River?
At the 2021 Census Upper Kangaroo River had 151 usual residents, with a median age of 58 and an average household size of 2.3 people. The wider Berry - Kangaroo Valley statistical area, which contains Upper Kangaroo River, went from 8,112 people in 2001 to 9,523 in 2025, up 17%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Upper Kangaroo River alone.
Is Upper Kangaroo River an advantaged suburb?
On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Upper Kangaroo River scores 1073 and sits in decile 10 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 Upper Kangaroo River?
Median household income in Upper Kangaroo River was $1,781 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,493 for the typical suburb in Shoalhaven. Median rent was $500 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,528 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.
Do I need a planning report for a Upper Kangaroo River property?
An Upper Kangaroo River 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wattamolla | 4.7 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Upper Kangaroo Valley Wingecarribee |
4.9 km | 0% | 100% |
| Budderoo Kiama |
6.1 km | 0% | 100% |
| Carrington Falls Kiama |
6.7 km | 0% | 100% |
| Robertson Wingecarribee |
6.8 km | 0% | 95% |
| Woodhill | 7.5 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Barrengarry | 7.9 km | 0% | 100% |
| Bellawongarah | 8.0 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Brogers Creek | 8.4 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Bundewallah | 8.8 km | Not mapped | 100% |