South Morang flood & bushfire risk
Of South Morang’s 11,464 mapped properties, 0.4% are in a mapped flood area and 13.4% are in a bushfire hazard area.
For context, South Morang’s flood exposure is below the VIC average of 3.9%, and bushfire exposure is below the VIC average of 18.2%.
Where the hazards are in South Morang
Flood and bushfire areas across South Morang. Zoom in to see how they fall relative to individual streets.
Crime near South Morang
South Morang sits in the Whittlesea council area, which recorded 13,440 reported offences in the 12 months to Mar 2026.
Every reported offence by type — these add up to the 13,440 total. Figures are for the whole Whittlesea council area (which may cover several suburbs), last 12 months. Reported offences only.
Property values in South Morang
Median sale price by property type, with the year-on-year change.
Indicative suburb-wide estimate only — not a valuation of any specific property. A home’s actual value depends on its size, condition and exact location. Source: Valuer-General Victoria median sale prices (CC BY 4.0).
Zoning in South Morang
South Morang is mostly residential. The most common zones:
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1
General residential — standard housing; allowable density varies by precinct.
Zone: GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 5
Centre / commercial — shops, offices and mixed use; often allows apartments above.
Zone: ACTIVITY CENTRE ZONE - SCHEDULE 2
School catchments in South Morang
South Morang can span more than one catchment — check a specific address (below) for the exact school.
Who lives in South Morang
At the 2021 Census, 31.5% of South Morang’s 24,989 residents were born overseas.
Top ancestries
Top countries of birth
Ancestry counts people reporting each ancestry (up to two each), as a share of responses. Source: ABS 2021 Census.
Development near South Morang
Whittlesea council approved 2,858 new dwellings in the 12 months to May 2026.
New dwellings approved across the whole Whittlesea council area (not just South Morang). 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.