Cogra Bay flood & bushfire risk
Of Cogra Bay’s 96 mapped properties, 60.4% are in a mapped flood area and 100% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, Cogra Bay’s flood exposure is above the NSW average of 5%, and bushfire exposure is above the NSW average of 16.4%.
Where the hazards are in Cogra Bay
Flood and bushfire areas across Cogra Bay. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near Cogra Bay
Cogra Bay sits in the Central Coast council area, which recorded 28,960 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 28,960 total. Figures are for the whole Central Coast council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Zoning in Cogra Bay
Cogra Bay is mostly environmental. The most common zones:
Environmental management — conservation land with strong limits on development.
Zone: Environmental Conservation
Check your council’s planning scheme for what this zone allows.
Zone: Deferred Matter
Special purpose — infrastructure or a specific institutional use.
Zone: Infrastructure
School catchments in Cogra Bay
Cogra Bay can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Development near Cogra Bay
Central Coast (NSW) council approved 1,217 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Central Coast (NSW) council area (not just Cogra Bay). See the council trend. Source: ABS Building Approvals.
Nearby suburbs
Figures are indicative only — verify any specific property with the relevant council. Sources: council/state planning schemes & flood mapping, Geoscape G-NAF, state police crime statistics, ABS.