Mount Pleasant flood map & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Mount Pleasant (The Barossa Council, SA) - 111.38 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
111.38 km² - this suburb is highly constrained by planning overlays.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Mount Pleasant'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.
Mount Pleasant at a glance
How Mount Pleasant is zoned
Selling in Mount Pleasant? 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 Mount Pleasant address.
Across its 111.38 km², Mount Pleasant 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 42 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Rural. The median lot measures about 9,471 m² across 743 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.
Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant address
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See what's in the $9 report →Mount Pleasant planning - frequently asked
Where can I see a flood map of Mount Pleasant?
The schematic on this page is a Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant address and it shows the flood, zoning and bushfire mapping on the exact lot boundary.
Is Mount Pleasant flood-prone?
About 100% of Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 100% of Mount Pleasant is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a The Barossa Council average of 100%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.
What is the zoning in Mount Pleasant?
The dominant planning zone in Mount Pleasant is Rural, though the suburb also includes Productive Rural Landscape and Township Neighbourhood. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Mount Pleasant have heritage-listed places?
Mount Pleasant has 42 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 Mount Pleasant?
Across 743 surveyed parcels in Mount Pleasant, the median lot size is about 9,471 m².
Does Mount Pleasant have a train station?
There is no train station inside Mount Pleasant itself. The suburb is served by 4 bus stops.
Do I need a planning report for a Mount Pleasant property?
A Mount Pleasant 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Springton | 6.9 km | 100% | 100% |
| Cromer | 8.0 km | 100% | 100% |
| Taunton | 8.7 km | 100% | 100% |
| Mount Crawford | 9.8 km | 100% | 100% |
| Birdwood Adelaide Hills Council |
9.9 km | <1% | 100% |
| Tungkillo Mid Murray Council |
11.4 km | 99% | 100% |
| Eden Valley | 12.2 km | 100% | 100% |
| Forreston Adelaide Hills Council |
12.8 km | 0% | 100% |
| Milendella Mid Murray Council |
13.8 km | 100% | 100% |
| Sanderston Mid Murray Council |
14.5 km | 100% | 100% |