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Wandandian zoning & planning overlays

A planning-constraint profile of Wandandian (Shoalhaven, NSW) - 18.67 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 Wandandian'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.

Wandandian at a glance

Parcels 227 Median lot 15,544 m² Mapped easements 9 Bus stops 17

How Wandandian is zoned

Rural Landscape 46%
Primary Production Small Lots 41%
National Parks and Nature Reserves 9%
Village 2%
Forestry 1%
Environmental Conservation 1%

Buying in Wandandian? 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 18.67 km², Wandandian 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, 98% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 4 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Rural Landscape. The median lot measures about 15,544 m² across 227 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 Wandandian

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

Population
359
usual residents, 2021
Median age
45
years
Median household income
$1,718
per week, Shoalhaven suburb typical $1,493
Median rent
$410
per week, Shoalhaven suburb typical $350
Median mortgage
$1,749
per month
Household size
2.7
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 5
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Score 981, and decile 5 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.

Relative disadvantage (IRSD) Decile 6
most disadvantagedleast disadvantaged

Age profile

Share of Wandandian's 359 residents in each ABS age band.

0-4 3.1%
5-14 12.6%
15-19 4.2%
20-24 4.8%
25-34 8.7%
35-44 14.0%
45-54 15.2%
55-64 15.7%
65-74 15.4%
75-84 5.3%
85+ 0.8%

Population trend, 2001 to 2025

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

2,745 in 2001 to 3,860 in 2025, up 41%.

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.

Wandandian 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 Wandandian address

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Wandandian planning - frequently asked

Is Wandandian flood-prone?

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

Yes - around 98% of Wandandian 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 Wandandian?

The dominant planning zone in Wandandian is Rural Landscape, though the suburb also includes Primary Production Small Lots and National Parks and Nature Reserves. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.

Does Wandandian have heritage-listed places?

Wandandian has 4 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 Wandandian?

Across 227 surveyed parcels in Wandandian, the median lot size is about 15,544 m². There are also 9 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 Wandandian have a train station?

There is no train station inside Wandandian itself. The suburb is served by 17 bus stops.

What is the population of Wandandian?

At the 2021 Census Wandandian had 359 usual residents, with a median age of 45 and an average household size of 2.7 people. The wider Tomerong - Wandandian - Woollamia statistical area, which contains Wandandian, went from 2,745 people in 2001 to 3,860 in 2025, up 41%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Wandandian alone.

Is Wandandian an advantaged suburb?

On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Wandandian scores 981 and sits in decile 5 of 10 nationally and decile 5 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 Wandandian?

Median household income in Wandandian was $1,718 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,493 for the typical suburb in Shoalhaven. Median rent was $410 a week and the median mortgage repayment $1,749 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.

Do I need a planning report for a Wandandian property?

A Wandandian 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
Bewong 3.0 km Not mapped 100%
Basin View 5.1 km Not mapped 93%
Tullarwalla 5.2 km Not mapped 98%
Tomerong 6.8 km Not mapped 100%
Jerrawangala 7.6 km Not mapped 100%
St Georges Basin 8.8 km Not mapped 24%
Sussex Inlet 9.4 km Not mapped 91%
Yerriyong 10.0 km Not mapped 100%
Mondayong 10.3 km Not mapped 96%
Sanctuary Point 11.5 km Not mapped 30%

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