Roseworthy flood map & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Roseworthy (Light Regional Council, SA) - 18.63 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
18.63 km² - this suburb is highly constrained by planning overlays.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Roseworthy'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.
Roseworthy at a glance
How Roseworthy is zoned
Selling in Roseworthy? 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 Roseworthy address.
Across its 18.63 km², Roseworthy is highly constrained by planning overlays. About 100% of the suburb sits within a mapped flood overlay, and 99% is flagged bushfire-prone. There is 1 heritage-listed site on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Rural. The median lot measures about 1,011 m² across 1,085 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.
Roseworthy 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 Roseworthy 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 →Roseworthy planning - frequently asked
Where can I see a flood map of Roseworthy?
The schematic on this page is a Roseworthy 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 Roseworthy address and it shows the flood, zoning and bushfire mapping on the exact lot boundary.
Is Roseworthy flood-prone?
About 100% of Roseworthy falls within a mapped flood overlay, against the council-wide suburb average of 94%. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.
Is Roseworthy bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 99% of Roseworthy is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Light Regional Council average of 100%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.
What is the zoning in Roseworthy?
The dominant planning zone in Roseworthy is Rural, though the suburb also includes Master Planned Neighbourhood and Rural Living. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Roseworthy have heritage-listed places?
Roseworthy has 1 heritage-listed place 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 Roseworthy?
Across 1,085 surveyed parcels in Roseworthy, the median lot size is about 1,011 m².
Does Roseworthy have a train station?
There is no train station inside Roseworthy itself. The suburb is served by 2 bus stops.
Do I need a planning report for a Roseworthy property?
A Roseworthy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingsford | 4.1 km | 100% | 100% |
| Hewett | 4.9 km | 28% | 100% |
| Gawler Belt | 4.9 km | 58% | 98% |
| Kangaroo Flat | 5.5 km | 99% | 100% |
| Willaston Town of Gawler |
5.7 km | 30% | 75% |
| Concordia The Barossa Council |
6.1 km | 96% | 100% |
| Templers | 6.9 km | 100% | 100% |
| Gawler Town of Gawler |
7.1 km | 46% | 8% |
| Gawler East Town of Gawler |
7.6 km | 43% | 83% |
| Reid Town of Gawler |
7.7 km | 58% | 92% |