Hillbank flood map & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Hillbank (City of Playford, SA) - 3.12 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
3.12 km² - this suburb is highly constrained by planning overlays.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Hillbank'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.
Hillbank at a glance
How Hillbank is zoned
Selling in Hillbank? 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 Hillbank address.
Across its 3.12 km², Hillbank is highly constrained by planning overlays. About 15% of the suburb sits within a mapped flood overlay, and 87% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 3 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Hills Neighbourhood. The median lot measures about 651 m² across 2,066 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.
Hillbank 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 Hillbank 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 →Hillbank planning - frequently asked
Where can I see a flood map of Hillbank?
The schematic on this page is a Hillbank flood map: the mapped flood overlays drawn over the suburb's terrain and street grid, covering about 15% of the suburb. Flood lines vary block to block, so for a specific property use the free interactive map - search any Hillbank address and it shows the flood, zoning and bushfire mapping on the exact lot boundary.
Is Hillbank flood-prone?
About 15% of Hillbank falls within a mapped flood overlay, against the council-wide suburb average of 28%. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.
Is Hillbank bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 87% of Hillbank is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a City of Playford average of 49%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.
What is the zoning in Hillbank?
The dominant planning zone in Hillbank is Hills Neighbourhood, though the suburb also includes Open Space and Hills Face. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Hillbank have heritage-listed places?
Hillbank 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 Hillbank?
Across 2,066 surveyed parcels in Hillbank, the median lot size is about 651 m². There are also 26 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 Hillbank have a train station?
There is no train station inside Hillbank itself. The suburb is served by 28 bus stops.
Do I need a planning report for a Hillbank property?
A Hillbank 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth East | 0.8 km | 40% | 23% |
| Elizabeth Grove | 1.4 km | 26% | 0% |
| Elizabeth Vale | 2.1 km | 15% | <1% |
| Elizabeth | 2.4 km | 51% | 0% |
| Elizabeth Park | 2.6 km | 39% | 0% |
| Elizabeth South | 2.7 km | 22% | 0% |
| Salisbury Park City of Salisbury |
3.2 km | 44% | 0% |
| Salisbury Heights City of Salisbury |
3.2 km | 20% | 76% |
| Elizabeth North | 3.9 km | 26% | 0% |
| Greenwith City of Tea Tree Gully |
3.9 km | 99% | 87% |