Macgillivray flood map & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Macgillivray (Kangaroo Island Council, SA) - 468.84 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
468.84 km² - this suburb is highly constrained by planning overlays.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Macgillivray'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.
Macgillivray at a glance
How Macgillivray is zoned
Selling in Macgillivray? 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 Macgillivray address.
Across its 468.84 km², Macgillivray 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 2 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Rural. The median lot measures about 1,729,592 m² across 126 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.
Macgillivray 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 Macgillivray 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 →Macgillivray planning - frequently asked
Where can I see a flood map of Macgillivray?
The schematic on this page is a Macgillivray 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 Macgillivray address and it shows the flood, zoning and bushfire mapping on the exact lot boundary.
Is Macgillivray flood-prone?
About 100% of Macgillivray falls within a mapped flood overlay, against the council-wide suburb average of 100%. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.
Is Macgillivray bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 100% of Macgillivray is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Kangaroo Island Council average of 96%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.
What is the zoning in Macgillivray?
The dominant planning zone in Macgillivray is Rural, though the suburb also includes Conservation and Coastal Waters and Offshore Islands. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Macgillivray have heritage-listed places?
Macgillivray has 2 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 Macgillivray?
Across 126 surveyed parcels in Macgillivray, the median lot size is about 1,729,592 m².
Do I need a planning report for a Macgillivray property?
A Macgillivray 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| D'Estrees Bay | 11.4 km | 100% | 99% |
| Birchmore | 14.8 km | 100% | 100% |
| Kohinoor | 15.8 km | 100% | 100% |
| Seal Bay | 15.9 km | 100% | 100% |
| Haines | 17.4 km | 100% | 100% |
| Seddon | 18.8 km | 100% | 100% |
| Cygnet River | 23.2 km | 100% | 90% |
| Parndana | 23.6 km | 100% | 100% |
| Menzies | 24.6 km | 100% | 100% |
| Nepean Bay | 25.2 km | 97% | 90% |