Port Wakefield flood map & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Port Wakefield (Wakefield Regional Council, SA) - 176.08 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
176.08 km² - this suburb is highly constrained by planning overlays.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Port Wakefield'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 Wakefield at a glance
How Port Wakefield is zoned
Selling in Port Wakefield? 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 Wakefield address.
Across its 176.08 km², Port Wakefield is highly constrained by planning overlays. About 77% of the suburb sits within a mapped flood overlay, and 77% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 29 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Rural. The median lot measures about 2,049 m² across 917 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 Wakefield 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 Wakefield address
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See what's in the $9 report →Port Wakefield planning - frequently asked
Where can I see a flood map of Port Wakefield?
The schematic on this page is a Port Wakefield flood map: the mapped flood overlays drawn over the suburb's terrain and street grid, covering about 77% of the suburb. Flood lines vary block to block, so for a specific property use the free interactive map - search any Port Wakefield address and it shows the flood, zoning and bushfire mapping on the exact lot boundary.
Is Port Wakefield flood-prone?
About 77% of Port Wakefield falls within a mapped flood overlay, against the council-wide suburb average of 98%. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.
Is Port Wakefield bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 77% of Port Wakefield is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Wakefield Regional Council average of 98%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.
What is the zoning in Port Wakefield?
The dominant planning zone in Port Wakefield 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 Wakefield have heritage-listed places?
Port Wakefield has 29 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 Wakefield?
Across 917 surveyed parcels in Port Wakefield, the median lot size is about 2,049 m².
Does Port Wakefield have a train station?
There is no train station inside Port Wakefield itself. The suburb is served by 1 bus stop.
Do I need a planning report for a Port Wakefield property?
A Port Wakefield 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proof Range | 8.4 km | 56% | 56% |
| Bowmans | 9.4 km | 100% | 100% |
| Kallora | 9.7 km | 100% | 100% |
| Inkerman | 10.6 km | 100% | 100% |
| Beaufort | 13.6 km | 100% | 100% |
| Port Arthur Yorke Peninsula Council |
14.0 km | 86% | 86% |
| Saints | 14.5 km | 100% | 100% |
| Goyder | 14.9 km | 100% | 100% |
| Avon | 15.6 km | 100% | 100% |
| Wild Horse Plains Adelaide Plains Council |
17.5 km | 0% | 80% |