Newton flood map & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Newton (Campbelltown City Council, SA) - 2.17 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
2.17 km² - this suburb is highly constrained by planning overlays.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Newton'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.
Newton at a glance
How Newton is zoned
Selling in Newton? 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 Newton address.
Across its 2.17 km², Newton is highly constrained by planning overlays. About 100% of the suburb sits within a mapped flood overlay. There are 3 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is General Neighbourhood. The median lot measures about 490 m² across 2,670 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.
Newton 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 Newton 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 →Newton planning - frequently asked
Where can I see a flood map of Newton?
The schematic on this page is a Newton 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 Newton address and it shows the flood, zoning and bushfire mapping on the exact lot boundary.
Is Newton flood-prone?
About 100% of Newton falls within a mapped flood overlay, against the council-wide suburb average of 97%. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.
Is Newton bushfire-prone?
Bushfire mapping covers Newton and little to none of it is mapped as bushfire-prone (the Campbelltown City Council average is 17%). Always confirm for the exact lot, as mapping can change.
What is the zoning in Newton?
The dominant planning zone in Newton is General Neighbourhood, though the suburb also includes Employment and Suburban Activity Centre. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Newton have heritage-listed places?
Newton 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 Newton?
Across 2,670 surveyed parcels in Newton, the median lot size is about 490 m².
Does Newton have a train station?
There is no train station inside Newton itself. The suburb is served by 26 bus stops.
Do I need a planning report for a Newton property?
A Newton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rostrevor | 1.5 km | 100% | 58% |
| Paradise | 1.6 km | 100% | <1% |
| Hectorville | 2.0 km | 100% | 0% |
| Campbelltown | 2.0 km | 100% | 0% |
| Dernancourt City of Tea Tree Gully |
2.3 km | 100% | 0% |
| Athelstone | 2.5 km | 100% | 67% |
| Magill | 3.0 km | 79% | 14% |
| Glynde The City of Norwood Payneham and St Peters |
3.1 km | 20% | 0% |
| Tranmere | 3.2 km | 100% | 0% |
| Felixstow The City of Norwood Payneham and St Peters |
3.2 km | 29% | 0% |