Glenelg East flood map & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Glenelg East (City of Holdfast Bay, SA) - 1.35 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
1.35 km² - this suburb is highly constrained by planning overlays.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Glenelg East'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.
Glenelg East at a glance
How Glenelg East is zoned
Selling in Glenelg East? 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 Glenelg East address.
Across its 1.35 km², Glenelg East is highly constrained by planning overlays. About 40% of the suburb sits within a mapped flood overlay. There are 6 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Established Neighbourhood. The median lot measures about 352 m² across 2,165 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.
Glenelg East 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 Glenelg East 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 →Glenelg East planning - frequently asked
Where can I see a flood map of Glenelg East?
The schematic on this page is a Glenelg East flood map: the mapped flood overlays drawn over the suburb's terrain and street grid, covering about 40% of the suburb. Flood lines vary block to block, so for a specific property use the free interactive map - search any Glenelg East address and it shows the flood, zoning and bushfire mapping on the exact lot boundary.
Is Glenelg East flood-prone?
About 40% of Glenelg East falls within a mapped flood overlay, against the council-wide suburb average of 48%. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.
Is Glenelg East bushfire-prone?
Bushfire mapping covers Glenelg East and little to none of it is mapped as bushfire-prone. Always confirm for the exact lot, as mapping can change.
What is the zoning in Glenelg East?
The dominant planning zone in Glenelg East is Established Neighbourhood, though the suburb also includes General Neighbourhood and Housing Diversity Neighbourhood. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Glenelg East have heritage-listed places?
Glenelg East has 6 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 Glenelg East?
Across 2,165 surveyed parcels in Glenelg East, the median lot size is about 352 m².
Does Glenelg East have a train station?
There is no train station inside Glenelg East itself. The suburb is served by 17 bus stops and 3 tram stops.
Do I need a planning report for a Glenelg East property?
A Glenelg East 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glengowrie City of Marion |
0.9 km | 39% | 0% |
| Glenelg | 0.9 km | 48% | 0% |
| Glenelg South | 1.1 km | 51% | 0% |
| Somerton Park | 1.6 km | 40% | 0% |
| Morphettville City of Marion |
1.6 km | 72% | 0% |
| Glenelg North | 1.8 km | 58% | 0% |
| Novar Gardens City of West Torrens |
1.9 km | 100% | 0% |
| Camden Park City of West Torrens |
2.2 km | 100% | 0% |
| North Brighton | 2.5 km | 70% | 0% |
| Plympton Park City of Marion |
2.5 km | 100% | 0% |