Dodges Ferry flood map & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Dodges Ferry (Sorell, TAS) - 6.4 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
6.4 km² - this suburb is highly constrained by planning overlays.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Dodges Ferry'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.
Dodges Ferry at a glance
How Dodges Ferry is zoned
Buying in Dodges Ferry? 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 Dodges Ferry address.
Across its 6.4 km², Dodges Ferry is highly constrained by planning overlays. About 15% of the suburb sits within a mapped flood overlay, and 72% is flagged bushfire-prone. There is 1 heritage-listed site on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Rural Living. The median lot measures about 888 m² across 1,617 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.
Dodges Ferry 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 Dodges Ferry 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 →Dodges Ferry planning - frequently asked
Where can I see a flood map of Dodges Ferry?
The schematic on this page is a Dodges Ferry flood map: the mapped flood overlays drawn over the suburb's terrain and street grid, covering about 15% of the suburb. Flood lines vary block to block, so for a specific property use the free interactive map - search any Dodges Ferry address and it shows the flood, zoning and bushfire mapping on the exact lot boundary.
Is Dodges Ferry flood-prone?
About 15% of Dodges Ferry falls within a mapped flood overlay, against the council-wide suburb average of 9%. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.
Is Dodges Ferry bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 72% of Dodges Ferry is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Sorell average of 92%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.
What is the zoning in Dodges Ferry?
The dominant planning zone in Dodges Ferry is Rural Living, though the suburb also includes Low Density Residential and Rural. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Dodges Ferry have heritage-listed places?
Dodges Ferry 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 Dodges Ferry?
Across 1,617 surveyed parcels in Dodges Ferry, the median lot size is about 888 m². There are also 180 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 Dodges Ferry property?
A Dodges Ferry 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton | 2.5 km | 12% | 94% |
| Lewisham | 3.2 km | 10% | 89% |
| Primrose Sands | 5.2 km | 13% | 83% |
| Forcett | 5.4 km | 3% | 100% |
| Carlton River | 6.8 km | 4% | 100% |
| Connellys Marsh | 8.8 km | 20% | 100% |
| Sorell | 9.3 km | 8% | 91% |
| Seven Mile Beach Clarence |
9.9 km | 21% | 77% |
| Wattle Hill | 10.2 km | 3% | 100% |
| Midway Point | 10.7 km | 9% | 19% |