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Home builders in Griffith
8 suburbs written under 5 separate planning schemes. The rules that govern your block are the ones in its own scheme, not the ones a builder learned in the council next door.
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Griffith suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Heritage mapped | Bushfire-prone | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barham | R1 General, R5 Large Lot | 2 | Mapped | 1 |
| Berrigan | R5 Large Lot | 15 | Mapped | 2 |
| Coleambally | R5 Large Lot | 4 | Mapped | 1 |
| Darlington Point | R5 Large Lot | 21 | Mapped | 2 |
| Finley | R5 Large Lot | 15 | Mapped | 1 |
| Hanwood | R5 Large Lot | 5 | Mapped | 2 |
| Yanco | R2 Low Density | 28 | Mapped | 2 |
| Yoogali | R5 Large Lot | 3 | Mapped | 1 |
Reading the table
- 3 overlay families are mapped across the region; Berrigan carries the most at 2.
- The 8 mapped suburbs cover 4504 km² between them — Coleambally is the largest at 1865 km² and Yoogali the smallest at 25 km².
What is mapped across Griffith
Mapped in all 8: Heritage — Item - General.
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Heritage — Conservation Area - General | Berrigan and Yanco |
| Heritage — Item - Archaeological | Darlington Point and Hanwood |
Which Griffith suburb suits which build
- Room to move
Coleambally is the largest at 1865.2 km², Yoogali the most compact at 24.6 km².
- Fewest planning controls
Yoogali, with 1 overlay families mapped against 2 in Berrigan.
- Knockdown rebuild without a heritage question
Hardest in Yanco at 28 records, easiest in Barham at 2.
- Biggest minimum lot size
Finley at 600-624 m² minimum, against 200-399.9 m² minimum in Darlington Point.
Questions about building in Griffith
Which council approves building work in Griffith?
5: Barham with Murray River Council; Berrigan and Finley with Berrigan Council; Coleambally and Darlington Point with Murrumbidgee Council; Hanwood and Yoogali with Griffith City Council; Yanco with Leeton Shire Council.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Griffith?
Yes, in all 8 mapped Griffith suburbs: Barham, Berrigan, Coleambally, Darlington Point, Finley, Hanwood, Yanco and Yoogali.
Which Griffith suburb has the most planning constraints?
Berrigan: 2 overlay families against 1 in Yoogali.
What planning zones apply across Griffith?
3: R1 General Residential, R2 Low Density Residential and R5 Large Lot Residential. Widest range: Barham, at 2.
Is heritage mapped in Griffith?
Heritage records intersecting each suburb: Yanco 28, Darlington Point 21, Berrigan 15, Finley 15, Hanwood 5, Coleambally 4, Yoogali 3, Barham 2.
What is the minimum lot size across Griffith?
Darlington Point: 200-399.9 m² minimum; Finley: 600-624 m² minimum.
Lodge with: Barham with Murray River Council (Wakool Local Environmental Plan 2013); Berrigan and Finley with Berrigan Council (Berrigan Local Environmental Plan 2013); Coleambally and Darlington Point with Murrumbidgee Council (Murrumbidgee Local Environmental Plan 2013); Hanwood and Yoogali with Griffith City Council (Griffith Local Environmental Plan 2014); Yanco with Leeton Shire Council (Leeton Local Environmental Plan 2014). Read 2026-09-20.
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