Yattalunga zoning & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Yattalunga (Central Coast, NSW) - 0.77 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.
Everything below is suburb-wide. Overlays change block to block - see which ones actually touch your lot. The map is free.
Constraint readout
0.77 km² - 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 Yattalunga'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.
Yattalunga at a glance
How Yattalunga is zoned
Buying in Yattalunga? 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 0.77 km², Yattalunga 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, 90% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 2 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Environmental Management. The median lot measures about 621 m² across 230 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 Yattalunga
Census 2021 figures published by the ABS for the Yattalunga 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 1036, and decile 8 within New South Wales. The national average is 1000.
Age profile
Share of Yattalunga's 580 residents in each ABS age band.
Population trend, 2001 to 2025
Estimated resident population of Saratoga - Davistown, the wider ABS statistical area containing Yattalunga. There is no annual population series published at suburb level, so this describes the surrounding area rather than Yattalunga itself.
6,528 in 2001 to 7,432 in 2025, up 14%.
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.
Yattalunga 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 | Not 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 Yattalunga address
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See what's in the $9 report →Yattalunga planning - frequently asked
Is Yattalunga flood-prone?
We don't yet hold flood mapping covering Yattalunga, 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. Central Coast 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 Yattalunga bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 90% of Yattalunga is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Central Coast average of 69%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.
What is the zoning in Yattalunga?
The dominant planning zone in Yattalunga is Environmental Management, though the suburb also includes Low Density Residential and Environmental Conservation. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Yattalunga have heritage-listed places?
Yattalunga has 2 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 Yattalunga?
Across 230 surveyed parcels in Yattalunga, the median lot size is about 621 m². There are also 7 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 Yattalunga have a train station?
There is no train station inside Yattalunga itself. The suburb is served by 10 bus stops.
What is the population of Yattalunga?
At the 2021 Census Yattalunga had 580 usual residents, with a median age of 41 and an average household size of 2.7 people. The wider Saratoga - Davistown statistical area, which contains Yattalunga, went from 6,528 people in 2001 to 7,432 in 2025, up 14%. ABS publishes no annual population series for individual suburbs, so that trend describes the surrounding area rather than Yattalunga alone.
Is Yattalunga an advantaged suburb?
On the ABS SEIFA 2021 index of relative socio-economic advantage and disadvantage (IRSAD), Yattalunga scores 1036 and sits in decile 8 of 10 nationally and decile 8 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 Yattalunga?
Median household income in Yattalunga was $1,896 a week at the 2021 Census, against $1,735 for the typical suburb in Central Coast. Median rent was $498 a week and the median mortgage repayment $2,167 a month. These are 2021 Census figures and have not been indexed to today.
Do I need a planning report for a Yattalunga property?
A Yattalunga 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saratoga | 1.6 km | Not mapped | 32% |
| Green Point | 1.7 km | Not mapped | 49% |
| Davistown | 1.9 km | Not mapped | 20% |
| Kincumber South | 2.0 km | Not mapped | 56% |
| Kincumber | 2.5 km | Not mapped | 76% |
| St Huberts Island | 3.5 km | Not mapped | 0% |
| Erina | 3.7 km | Not mapped | 56% |
| Point Frederick | 3.8 km | Not mapped | 1% |
| Empire Bay | 3.8 km | Not mapped | 61% |
| East Gosford | 3.9 km | Not mapped | 33% |