Wilmington flood map & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Wilmington (The District Council of Mount Remarkable, SA) - 605.1 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
605.1 km² - this suburb is highly constrained by planning overlays.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Wilmington'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.
Wilmington at a glance
How Wilmington is zoned
Selling in Wilmington? 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 Wilmington address.
Across its 605.1 km², Wilmington 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 24,364 m² across 1,300 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.
Wilmington 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 Wilmington 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 →Wilmington planning - frequently asked
Where can I see a flood map of Wilmington?
The schematic on this page is a Wilmington 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 Wilmington address and it shows the flood, zoning and bushfire mapping on the exact lot boundary.
Is Wilmington flood-prone?
About 100% of Wilmington 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 Wilmington bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 100% of Wilmington is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a The District Council of Mount Remarkable average of 94%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.
What is the zoning in Wilmington?
The dominant planning zone in Wilmington is Rural, though the suburb also includes Conservation and Rural Living. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Wilmington have heritage-listed places?
Wilmington 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 Wilmington?
Across 1,300 surveyed parcels in Wilmington, the median lot size is about 24,364 m².
Does Wilmington have a train station?
There is no train station inside Wilmington itself. The suburb is served by 1 bus stop.
Do I need a planning report for a Wilmington property?
A Wilmington 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nectar Brook | 17.6 km | 100% | 100% |
| Melrose | 17.8 km | 100% | 100% |
| Amyton | 18.6 km | 100% | 100% |
| Willowie | 18.6 km | 100% | 100% |
| Bruce | 19.6 km | 100% | 100% |
| Woolundunga | 20.0 km | 100% | 100% |
| Mambray Creek | 23.4 km | 89% | 89% |
| Miranda Port Augusta City Council |
24.3 km | 55% | 55% |
| Hammond | 25.2 km | 100% | 100% |
| Winninowie Port Augusta City Council |
25.4 km | 78% | 78% |
See all The District Council of Mount Remarkable suburb profiles →