Merriton flood map & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Merriton (Port Pirie Regional Council, SA) - 73.41 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
73.41 km² - this suburb is highly constrained by planning overlays.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Merriton'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.
Merriton at a glance
How Merriton is zoned
Selling in Merriton? 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 Merriton address.
Across its 73.41 km², Merriton is highly constrained by planning overlays. About 100% of the suburb sits within a mapped flood overlay, and 100% is flagged bushfire-prone. There is 1 heritage-listed site on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Rural. The median lot measures about 229,206 m² across 160 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.
Merriton 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 Merriton 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 →Merriton planning - frequently asked
Where can I see a flood map of Merriton?
The schematic on this page is a Merriton 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 Merriton address and it shows the flood, zoning and bushfire mapping on the exact lot boundary.
Is Merriton flood-prone?
About 100% of Merriton falls within a mapped flood overlay, against the council-wide suburb average of 90%. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.
Is Merriton bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 100% of Merriton is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Port Pirie Regional Council average of 86%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.
What is the zoning in Merriton?
The dominant planning zone in Merriton is Rural. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Merriton have heritage-listed places?
Merriton has 1 heritage-listed place 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 Merriton?
Across 160 surveyed parcels in Merriton, the median lot size is about 229,206 m².
Do I need a planning report for a Merriton property?
A Merriton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal Brook | 7.2 km | 100% | 100% |
| Wandearah East | 9.2 km | 100% | 100% |
| Clements Gap Barunga West Council |
11.7 km | 0% | 100% |
| Nurom | 12.7 km | 100% | 100% |
| Redhill | 13.1 km | 100% | 100% |
| Narridy Northern Areas Council |
16.4 km | 100% | 100% |
| Huddleston Northern Areas Council |
17.2 km | 100% | 100% |
| Warnertown | 20.4 km | 100% | 100% |
| Collinsfield | 20.8 km | 100% | 100% |
| Fisherman Bay Barunga West Council |
20.9 km | 0% | 47% |