Port Broughton flood map & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Port Broughton (Barunga West Council, SA) - 222.49 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
222.49 km² - this suburb is highly constrained by planning overlays.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Port Broughton'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.
Port Broughton at a glance
How Port Broughton is zoned
Selling in Port Broughton? 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 Port Broughton address.
Across its 222.49 km², Port Broughton is highly constrained by planning overlays. About 88% of the suburb sits within a mapped flood overlay, and 87% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 15 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Rural. The median lot measures about 1,189 m² across 1,435 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.
Port Broughton 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 Port Broughton address
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See what's in the $9 report →Port Broughton planning - frequently asked
Where can I see a flood map of Port Broughton?
The schematic on this page is a Port Broughton flood map: the mapped flood overlays drawn over the suburb's terrain and street grid, covering about 88% of the suburb. Flood lines vary block to block, so for a specific property use the free interactive map - search any Port Broughton address and it shows the flood, zoning and bushfire mapping on the exact lot boundary.
Is Port Broughton flood-prone?
About 88% of Port Broughton falls within a mapped flood overlay, against the council-wide suburb average of 92%. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.
Is Port Broughton bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 87% of Port Broughton is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Barunga West Council average of 92%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.
What is the zoning in Port Broughton?
The dominant planning zone in Port Broughton is Rural, though the suburb also includes Coastal Waters and Offshore Islands and Conservation. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Port Broughton have heritage-listed places?
Port Broughton has 15 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 Port Broughton?
Across 1,435 surveyed parcels in Port Broughton, the median lot size is about 1,189 m².
Does Port Broughton have a train station?
There is no train station inside Port Broughton itself. The suburb is served by 1 bus stop.
Do I need a planning report for a Port Broughton property?
A Port Broughton 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wokurna | 10.6 km | 100% | 100% |
| Ward Hill | 11.8 km | 77% | 77% |
| Mundoora Wakefield Regional Council |
11.8 km | 100% | 100% |
| Fisherman Bay | 15.6 km | 48% | 47% |
| Clements Gap | 18.6 km | 100% | 100% |
| Bute | 19.3 km | 100% | 100% |
| Hope Gap Wakefield Regional Council |
20.9 km | 100% | 100% |
| Barunga Gap Wakefield Regional Council |
21.9 km | 100% | 100% |
| Collinsfield Port Pirie Regional Council |
22.7 km | 100% | 100% |
| Alford | 22.9 km | 100% | 100% |