Alford flood map & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Alford (Barunga West Council, SA) - 219.08 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
219.08 km² - this suburb is highly constrained by planning overlays.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Alford'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.
Alford at a glance
How Alford is zoned
Selling in Alford? The zone and overlays on this page are the Planning and Design Code controls a Form 1 vendor's statement has to disclose - a $9 planning report pulls them at the lot level for any Alford address.
Across its 219.08 km², Alford is highly constrained by planning overlays. About 100% of the suburb sits 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 Rural. The median lot measures about 30,487 m² across 499 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.
Alford 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 | the South Australian Planning and Design Code and Location SA spatial data |
| Bushfire-prone mapping | Mapped | the South Australian Planning and Design Code and Location SA spatial data |
| Zoning | Mapped | the South Australian Planning and Design Code and Location SA spatial data |
| Heritage and environment | Mapped where published | the South Australian Planning and Design Code and Location SA spatial data |
| Demographics | Not available | Australian Bureau of Statistics (2021 Census and SEIFA) |
Profile last materially updated 20 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 Alford 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 →Alford planning - frequently asked
Where can I see a flood map of Alford?
The schematic on this page is a Alford flood map: the mapped flood overlays drawn over the suburb's terrain and street grid, covering about 100% of the suburb. Flood lines vary block to block, so for a specific property use the free interactive map - search any Alford address and it shows the flood, zoning and bushfire mapping on the exact lot boundary.
Is Alford flood-prone?
About 100% of Alford falls within a mapped flood overlay, against the council-wide suburb average of 92%. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.
Is Alford bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 100% of Alford is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Barunga West Council average of 92%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.
What is the zoning in Alford?
The dominant planning zone in Alford is Rural, though the suburb also includes Rural Living and Community Facilities. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Alford have heritage-listed places?
Alford 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 Alford?
Across 499 surveyed parcels in Alford, the median lot size is about 30,487 m².
Do I need a planning report for a Alford property?
An Alford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willamulka Copper Coast Council |
10.2 km | 100% | 100% |
| Tickera | 11.7 km | 80% | 80% |
| Bute | 14.3 km | 100% | 100% |
| Thomas Plain | 14.4 km | 100% | 100% |
| Wallaroo Plain Copper Coast Council |
16.6 km | 99% | 99% |
| Kadina Copper Coast Council |
16.9 km | 100% | 98% |
| Thrington Copper Coast Council |
18.1 km | 100% | 100% |
| New Town Copper Coast Council |
19.3 km | 100% | 52% |
| Ward Hill | 19.4 km | 77% | 77% |
| Matta Flat Copper Coast Council |
19.9 km | 100% | 42% |