Palmer flood map & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Palmer (Mid Murray Council, SA) - 81.43 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
81.43 km² - this suburb is highly constrained by planning overlays.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Palmer'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.
Palmer at a glance
How Palmer is zoned
Selling in Palmer? 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 Palmer address.
Across its 81.43 km², Palmer is highly constrained by planning overlays. About 99% of the suburb sits within a mapped flood overlay, and 100% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 18 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Rural. The median lot measures about 23,956 m² across 268 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.
Palmer 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 Palmer 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 →Palmer planning - frequently asked
Where can I see a flood map of Palmer?
The schematic on this page is a Palmer flood map: the mapped flood overlays drawn over the suburb's terrain and street grid, covering about 99% of the suburb. Flood lines vary block to block, so for a specific property use the free interactive map - search any Palmer address and it shows the flood, zoning and bushfire mapping on the exact lot boundary.
Is Palmer flood-prone?
About 99% of Palmer 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 Palmer bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 100% of Palmer is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Mid Murray Council average of 100%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.
What is the zoning in Palmer?
The dominant planning zone in Palmer is Rural, though the suburb also includes Township and Employment (Bulk Handling). Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Palmer have heritage-listed places?
Palmer has 18 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 Palmer?
Across 268 surveyed parcels in Palmer, the median lot size is about 23,956 m².
Do I need a planning report for a Palmer property?
A Palmer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apamurra | 4.5 km | 100% | 100% |
| Tungkillo | 7.9 km | 99% | 100% |
| Frayville | 8.5 km | 100% | 100% |
| Milendella | 9.3 km | 100% | 100% |
| Tepko | 12.1 km | 100% | 100% |
| Punthari | 13.8 km | 100% | 100% |
| Port Mannum | 14.5 km | 100% | 100% |
| Caloote | 14.7 km | 100% | 100% |
| Rockleigh The Rural City of Murray Bridge |
14.7 km | 100% | 100% |
| Mount Pleasant The Barossa Council |
15.1 km | 100% | 100% |