Australian Capital Territory · Region
Home builders across the Gungahlin region
Casey, Franklin, Gungahlin, Harrison, Moncrieff and Taylor — all under ACT Government.
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Gungahlin suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Zone | Bushfire-prone | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casey | RZ1 suburban, RZ3 urban, RZ4 medium density | RZ1 | Mapped | 3 |
| Franklin | RZ3 urban, RZ4 medium density | RZ3 | Mapped | 3 |
| Gungahlin | RZ1 suburban, RZ3 urban | RZ1 | Mapped | 5 |
| Harrison | RZ1 suburban, RZ3 urban, RZ4 medium density | RZ3 | Mapped | 1 |
| Moncrieff | RZ1 suburban, RZ3 urban, RZ4 medium density | RZ1 | Mapped | 1 |
| Taylor | RZ1 suburban, RZ3 urban, RZ4 medium density | RZ1 | Mapped | 3 |
Reading the table
- 5 overlay families are mapped across the region; Gungahlin carries the most at 5.
- The 6 mapped suburbs cover 18 km² between them — Gungahlin is the largest at 4.6 km² and Moncrieff the smallest at 1.9 km².
What is mapped across Gungahlin
Mapped in all 6: Urban Open Space.
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Future Urban Areas | Casey, Franklin, Gungahlin and Taylor |
| Nature Reserve | Casey, Franklin, Gungahlin and Taylor |
| Lake | Gungahlin |
| Sport and recreation reserve | Gungahlin |
Which Gungahlin suburb suits which build
- Room to move
Gungahlin is the largest at 4.6 km², Moncrieff the most compact at 1.9 km².
- Fewest planning controls
Moncrieff, with 1 overlay families mapped against 5 in Gungahlin.
Questions about building in Gungahlin
Which council approves building work in Gungahlin?
ACT Government, for all 6 mapped Gungahlin suburbs, under the Territory Plan.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Gungahlin?
Yes, in all 6 mapped Gungahlin suburbs: Casey, Franklin, Gungahlin, Harrison, Moncrieff and Taylor.
Which Gungahlin suburb has the most planning constraints?
Gungahlin: 5 overlay families against 1 in Moncrieff. Lake and Sport and recreation reserve are mapped in Gungahlin and in none of the others.
What planning zones apply across Gungahlin?
3: RZ1 suburban zone, RZ3 urban residential zone and RZ4 medium density residential zone. Widest range: Casey, at 3.
Is heritage mapped in Gungahlin?
Heritage records intersecting each suburb: Harrison 2, Casey 1, Gungahlin 1, Moncrieff 1, Taylor 1. None in Franklin.
Lodge with: ACT Government, Territory Plan. Read 2026-09-20.
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Building in Gungahlin?
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