Upper Orara, NSW 2450
Understand the key property risks, planning considerations and lifestyle factors that matter in Upper Orara.
Overview of Upper Orara, NSW 2450
Overview
Upper Orara is a suburb located approximately 10.85 km from the city of Coffs Harbour in New South Wales. Property buyers considering this area should review a Develo Property Report to assess specific environmental and planning factors relevant to the suburb.
Suburb Quick Facts
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Local Government Area
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Distance to CBD
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Population
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Dominant Zoning
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Key Property Risk Factors
Bushfire Risk
Upper Orara has over 300 bushfire risk records indicating it includes areas prone to fire hazards under NSW bushfire risk assessments.
Character
This suburb contains heritage listings and character overlays which may influence development and renovation possibilities.
Contaminated Land
There are no notable contaminated land records for Upper Orara, suggesting limited impact from prior land use contamination.
Easements
Easement records are present in Upper Orara, which can affect property access and rights over parts of land parcels.
Flood History
Historical flood records indicate multiple flood events have affected Upper Orara, highlighting the importance of flood considerations in property decisions.
Flood Risk
Flood hazard mapping shows potential flood risk zones within Upper Orara, necessitating further review for flood resilience and insurance purposes.
Local Plans
Upper Orara is covered by local environmental plans that govern land use and development controls specific to the area.
Power
There are overhead and underground power line assets recorded in Upper Orara that might impact development and property servicing.
School Catchments
The suburb falls within defined primary and secondary school catchment zones, important for families with school-aged children.
Sewer
Sewer infrastructure pipes are mapped nearby, indicating available connections to municipal sewer services in parts of Upper Orara.
State Flood Planning
State flood planning overlays show areas within Upper Orara with a likelihood of flooding under extreme events which may affect development approvals.
Stormwater
Stormwater drainage infrastructure is present in the locality, supporting effective water management around properties.
Vegetation
The suburb includes protected vegetation zones such as riparian and biodiversity conservation areas impacting land use options.
Water
Water supply pipes and service mains have been identified near properties in Upper Orara indicating access to reticulated water services.
Zoning
Land zoning for Upper Orara defines permissible uses and controls which should be reviewed before purchasing or developing property.