Cambridge flood map & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Cambridge (Clarence, TAS) - 50.18 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
50.18 km² - this suburb is highly constrained by planning overlays.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Cambridge'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.
Cambridge at a glance
How Cambridge is zoned
Buying in Cambridge? The zone and code overlays on this page are the Tasmanian Planning Scheme controls a section 337 certificate reports for a title - a $9 planning report pulls them at the lot level for any Cambridge address.
Across its 50.18 km², Cambridge is highly constrained by planning overlays. About 14% of the suburb sits within a mapped flood overlay, and 79% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 12 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Agriculture. The median lot measures about 1,891 m² across 1,350 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.
Cambridge 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 Tasmanian Planning Scheme and the LIST (Land Tasmania) |
| Bushfire-prone mapping | Mapped | the Tasmanian Planning Scheme and the LIST (Land Tasmania) |
| Zoning | Mapped | the Tasmanian Planning Scheme and the LIST (Land Tasmania) |
| Heritage and environment | Mapped where published | the Tasmanian Planning Scheme and the LIST (Land Tasmania) |
| 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 Cambridge 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 →Cambridge planning - frequently asked
Where can I see a flood map of Cambridge?
The schematic on this page is a Cambridge flood map: the mapped flood overlays drawn over the suburb's terrain and street grid, covering about 14% of the suburb. Flood lines vary block to block, so for a specific property use the free interactive map - search any Cambridge address and it shows the flood, zoning and bushfire mapping on the exact lot boundary.
Is Cambridge flood-prone?
About 14% of Cambridge falls within a mapped flood overlay, against the council-wide suburb average of 16%. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.
Is Cambridge bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 79% of Cambridge is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Clarence average of 66%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.
What is the zoning in Cambridge?
The dominant planning zone in Cambridge is Agriculture, though the suburb also includes Landscape Conservation and Rural Living. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Cambridge have heritage-listed places?
Cambridge has 12 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 Cambridge?
Across 1,350 surveyed parcels in Cambridge, the median lot size is about 1,891 m². There are also 327 registered easements mapped in the suburb - an easement can restrict where you can build, so always check the title and overlays for the specific lot.
Do I need a planning report for a Cambridge property?
A Cambridge 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rumney | 3.6 km | 3% | 100% |
| Warrane | 4.6 km | 8% | 63% |
| Dulcot | 4.7 km | 4% | 100% |
| Risdon Vale | 4.8 km | 11% | 94% |
| Mornington | 4.8 km | 5% | 60% |
| Lindisfarne | 5.0 km | 10% | 63% |
| Geilston Bay | 6.4 km | 11% | 87% |
| Acton Park | 6.4 km | 18% | 53% |
| Grasstree Hill | 6.7 km | 6% | 100% |
| Bellerive | 6.9 km | 12% | 17% |