Kelso flood map & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Kelso (West Tamar, TAS) - 9.27 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
9.27 km² - this suburb is highly constrained by planning overlays.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Kelso'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.
Kelso at a glance
How Kelso is zoned
Buying in Kelso? 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 Kelso address.
Across its 9.27 km², Kelso is highly constrained by planning overlays. About 27% of the suburb sits within a mapped flood overlay, and 99% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 2 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Rural. The median lot measures about 1,233 m² across 204 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.
Kelso 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 Kelso 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 →Kelso planning - frequently asked
Where can I see a flood map of Kelso?
The schematic on this page is a Kelso flood map: the mapped flood overlays drawn over the suburb's terrain and street grid, covering about 27% of the suburb. Flood lines vary block to block, so for a specific property use the free interactive map - search any Kelso address and it shows the flood, zoning and bushfire mapping on the exact lot boundary.
Is Kelso flood-prone?
About 27% of Kelso falls within a mapped flood overlay, against the council-wide suburb average of 5%. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.
Is Kelso bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 99% of Kelso is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a West Tamar average of 95%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.
What is the zoning in Kelso?
The dominant planning zone in Kelso is Rural, though the suburb also includes Rural Living and Environmental Management. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Kelso have heritage-listed places?
Kelso has 2 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 Kelso?
Across 204 surveyed parcels in Kelso, the median lot size is about 1,233 m². There are also 30 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 Kelso property?
A Kelso 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greens Beach | 3.4 km | 4% | 98% |
| Clarence Point | 3.5 km | 4% | 98% |
| Beauty Point | 6.6 km | 5% | 90% |
| York Town | 7.4 km | 2% | 100% |
| Low Head George Town |
7.4 km | 4% | 97% |
| Bell Bay George Town |
7.8 km | 4% | 79% |
| Badger Head | 7.8 km | 2% | 100% |
| George Town George Town |
8.9 km | 3% | 95% |
| Beaconsfield | 12.4 km | 2% | 99% |
| Rowella | 12.5 km | 13% | 100% |