Mount Nelson flood map & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Mount Nelson (Hobart, TAS) - 5.87 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
5.87 km² - this suburb is highly constrained by planning overlays.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Mount Nelson'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.
Mount Nelson at a glance
How Mount Nelson is zoned
Buying in Mount Nelson? 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 Mount Nelson address.
Across its 5.87 km², Mount Nelson is highly constrained by planning overlays. Flood mapping covers the suburb and none of it falls within a mapped flood overlay, and 95% is flagged bushfire-prone. There are 5 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Environmental Management. The median lot measures about 770 m² across 1,432 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.
Mount Nelson 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 Mount Nelson 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 →Mount Nelson planning - frequently asked
Where can I see a flood map of Mount Nelson?
The schematic on this page is a Mount Nelson flood map: the mapped flood overlays drawn over the suburb's terrain and street grid. Flood lines vary block to block, so for a specific property use the free interactive map - search any Mount Nelson address and it shows the flood, zoning and bushfire mapping on the exact lot boundary.
Is Mount Nelson flood-prone?
Flood mapping covers Mount Nelson and none of the suburb falls within a mapped flood overlay (the council-wide suburb average is 3%). Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.
Is Mount Nelson bushfire-prone?
Yes - around 95% of Mount Nelson is mapped as bushfire-prone, compared with a Hobart average of 52%. A bushfire-prone designation can trigger additional building requirements, so check the specific address.
What is the zoning in Mount Nelson?
The dominant planning zone in Mount Nelson is Environmental Management, though the suburb also includes Low Density Residential and Rural Living. Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Mount Nelson have heritage-listed places?
Mount Nelson has 5 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 Mount Nelson?
Across 1,432 surveyed parcels in Mount Nelson, the median lot size is about 770 m². There are also 101 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 Mount Nelson property?
A Mount Nelson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tolmans Hill | 1.6 km | 1% | 98% |
| Sandy Bay | 2.2 km | 5% | 37% |
| Dynnyrne | 2.2 km | 4% | 72% |
| Ridgeway | 2.8 km | 2% | 100% |
| Taroona Kingborough |
3.3 km | 1% | 80% |
| South Hobart | 3.4 km | 3% | 87% |
| Battery Point | 3.6 km | 5% | 0% |
| Hobart | 4.3 km | 14% | 0% |
| West Hobart | 4.4 km | 1% | 58% |
| Fern Tree | 5.0 km | 1% | 100% |