Cape Jervis flood map & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Cape Jervis (The District Council of Yankalilla, SA) - 42.65 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
42.65 km² - this suburb is highly constrained by planning overlays.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Cape Jervis'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.
Cape Jervis at a glance
How Cape Jervis is zoned
Selling in Cape Jervis? 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 Cape Jervis address.
Across its 42.65 km², Cape Jervis is highly constrained by planning overlays. About 99% of the suburb sits within a mapped flood overlay, and 99% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 3 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Rural. The median lot measures about 1,012 m² across 606 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.
Cape Jervis 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 Cape Jervis 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 →Cape Jervis planning - frequently asked
Where can I see a flood map of Cape Jervis?
The schematic on this page is a Cape Jervis flood map: the mapped flood overlays drawn over the suburb's terrain and street grid, covering about 99% of the suburb. Flood lines vary block to block, so for a specific property use the free interactive map - search any Cape Jervis address and it shows the flood, zoning and bushfire mapping on the exact lot boundary.
Is Cape Jervis flood-prone?
About 99% of Cape Jervis falls within a mapped flood overlay, against the council-wide suburb average of 99%. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.
Is Cape Jervis bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 99% of Cape Jervis is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a The District Council of Yankalilla average of 100%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.
What is the zoning in Cape Jervis?
The dominant planning zone in Cape Jervis is Rural, though the suburb also includes Conservation and Rural Living. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Cape Jervis have heritage-listed places?
Cape Jervis has 3 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 Cape Jervis?
Across 606 surveyed parcels in Cape Jervis, the median lot size is about 1,012 m².
Does Cape Jervis have a train station?
There is no train station inside Cape Jervis itself. The suburb is served by 2 bus stops and 1 ferry terminal.
Do I need a planning report for a Cape Jervis property?
A Cape Jervis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silverton | 3.3 km | 100% | 100% |
| Delamere | 6.9 km | 100% | 100% |
| Rapid Bay | 7.7 km | 99% | 99% |
| Deep Creek | 9.2 km | 100% | 100% |
| Second Valley | 12.2 km | 100% | 100% |
| Wirrina Cove | 15.7 km | 97% | 97% |
| Tunkalilla | 18.5 km | 99% | 99% |
| Parawa | 18.6 km | 100% | 100% |
| Hay Flat | 19.0 km | 100% | 100% |
| Cuttlefish Bay Kangaroo Island Council |
19.8 km | 100% | 100% |
See all The District Council of Yankalilla suburb profiles →