Castambul flood map & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Castambul (Adelaide Hills Council, SA) - 4.44 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
4.44 km² - this suburb is highly constrained by planning overlays.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Castambul'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.
Castambul at a glance
How Castambul is zoned
Selling in Castambul? 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 Castambul address.
Across its 4.44 km², Castambul 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 3 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Productive Rural Landscape. The median lot measures about 119,444 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.
Castambul 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 Castambul address
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See what's in the $9 report →Castambul planning - frequently asked
Where can I see a flood map of Castambul?
The schematic on this page is a Castambul 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 Castambul address and it shows the flood, zoning and bushfire mapping on the exact lot boundary.
Is Castambul flood-prone?
About 100% of Castambul falls within a mapped flood overlay, against the council-wide suburb average of 94%. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.
Is Castambul bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 100% of Castambul is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Adelaide Hills Council average of 100%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.
What is the zoning in Castambul?
The dominant planning zone in Castambul is Productive Rural Landscape, though the suburb also includes Hills Face. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Castambul have heritage-listed places?
Castambul 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 Castambul?
Across 20 surveyed parcels in Castambul, the median lot size is about 119,444 m².
Do I need a planning report for a Castambul property?
A Castambul 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montacute | 1.6 km | 99% | 100% |
| Paracombe | 2.9 km | 100% | 100% |
| Cherryville | 4.2 km | 100% | 100% |
| Houghton | 4.7 km | 100% | 100% |
| Highbury City of Tea Tree Gully |
4.8 km | 100% | 66% |
| Vista City of Tea Tree Gully |
4.9 km | 100% | 99% |
| Athelstone Campbelltown City Council |
5.3 km | 100% | 67% |
| Norton Summit | 5.9 km | 100% | 100% |
| Cudlee Creek | 5.9 km | 99% | 100% |
| Tea Tree Gully City of Tea Tree Gully |
5.9 km | 100% | 82% |