Watersleigh flood map & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Watersleigh (Shoalhaven, NSW) - 2.68 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
2.68 km² - this suburb is highly constrained by planning overlays.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Watersleigh'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.
Watersleigh at a glance
How Watersleigh is zoned
Buying in Watersleigh? 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 2.68 km², Watersleigh is highly constrained by planning overlays. Flood mapping covers the suburb and none of it falls within a mapped flood overlay, and 93% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 5 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Environmental Conservation. The median lot measures about 59,457 m² across 20 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 Watersleigh
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Watersleigh 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 1009, and decile 6 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of North Nowra - Bomaderry, the wider ABS statistical area containing Watersleigh. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Watersleigh itself.
15,972 in 2001 to 16,548 in 2025, up 4%.
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.
Watersleigh 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 Watersleigh 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 →Watersleigh planning - frequently asked
Where can I see a flood map of Watersleigh?
The schematic on this page is a Watersleigh 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 Watersleigh address and it shows the flood, zoning and bushfire mapping on the exact lot boundary.
Is Watersleigh flood-prone?
Flood mapping covers Watersleigh 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 Watersleigh bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 93% of Watersleigh 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 Watersleigh?
The dominant planning zone in Watersleigh is Environmental Conservation, though the suburb also includes Environmental Management and Primary Production. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Watersleigh have heritage-listed places?
Watersleigh 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 Watersleigh?
Across 20 surveyed parcels in Watersleigh, the median lot size is about 59,457 m².
Is Watersleigh an advantaged suburb?
On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Watersleigh scores 1009 and sits in decile 7 of 10 nationally and decile 6 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.
Do I need a planning report for a Watersleigh property?
A Watersleigh 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longreach | 1.8 km | 0% | 95% |
| Tapitallee | 2.9 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Bangalee | 3.4 km | 0% | 93% |
| Illaroo | 3.9 km | 0% | 99% |
| North Nowra | 5.0 km | 0% | 76% |
| Mundamia | 5.1 km | 0% | 98% |
| Cambewarra Village | 5.2 km | Not mapped | 39% |
| Bamarang | 5.3 km | 0% | 96% |
| Cambewarra | 5.6 km | Not mapped | 100% |
| Badagarang | 6.3 km | Not mapped | 82% |