Saddleworth flood map & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Saddleworth (Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council, SA) - 105.13 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
105.13 km² - this suburb is highly constrained by planning overlays.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Saddleworth'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.
Saddleworth at a glance
How Saddleworth is zoned
Selling in Saddleworth? 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 Saddleworth address.
Across its 105.13 km², Saddleworth is highly constrained by planning overlays. About 100% of the suburb sits within a mapped flood overlay, and 100% 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 3,460 m² across 687 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.
Saddleworth 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 Saddleworth 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 →Saddleworth planning - frequently asked
Where can I see a flood map of Saddleworth?
The schematic on this page is a Saddleworth 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 Saddleworth address and it shows the flood, zoning and bushfire mapping on the exact lot boundary.
Is Saddleworth flood-prone?
About 100% of Saddleworth 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 Saddleworth bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 100% of Saddleworth is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Clare and Gilbert Valleys Council average of 100%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.
What is the zoning in Saddleworth?
The dominant planning zone in Saddleworth is Rural, though the suburb also includes Neighbourhood and Strategic Employment. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Saddleworth have heritage-listed places?
Saddleworth 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 Saddleworth?
Across 687 surveyed parcels in Saddleworth, the median lot size is about 3,460 m².
Does Saddleworth have a train station?
There is no train station inside Saddleworth itself. The suburb is served by 4 bus stops.
Do I need a planning report for a Saddleworth property?
A Saddleworth 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undalya | 9.3 km | 100% | 100% |
| Riverton | 9.3 km | 100% | 100% |
| Steelton | 9.6 km | 100% | 100% |
| Manoora | 10.0 km | 100% | 100% |
| Marrabel | 10.6 km | 100% | 100% |
| Rhynie | 11.0 km | 100% | 100% |
| Auburn | 11.2 km | 94% | 100% |
| Woolshed Flat | 13.5 km | 100% | 100% |
| Tothill Creek | 13.9 km | 100% | 100% |
| Waterloo | 14.3 km | 100% | 100% |