Home builders in Inner West Sydney
Balmain, Leichhardt and Marrickville — 3 suburbs mapped.
Inner West Sydney suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Height limit | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balmain | R1 General | — | 4 |
| Leichhardt | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | — | 3 |
| Marrickville | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | 9.5m | 3 |
Reading the table
- Heritage mapping runs from 289 in Balmain down to 97 in Leichhardt.
- 4 overlay families are mapped across the region; Balmain carries the most at 4.
- The 3 mapped suburbs cover 9.9 km² between them — Marrickville is the largest at 5.8 km² and Balmain the smallest at 1.5 km².
What is mapped across Inner West Sydney
Mapped in all 3: Heritage — Conservation Area - General and Heritage — Item - General.
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Heritage — Item - Archaeological | Balmain and Marrickville |
| Heritage — Item - Landscape | Balmain and Leichhardt |
Questions about building in Inner West Sydney
Which council approves building work in Inner West Sydney?
Inner West Council, for all 3 mapped Inner West Sydney suburbs, under the Inner West Local Environmental Plan 2022.
Which Inner West Sydney suburb has the most planning constraints?
Balmain: 4 overlay families against 3 in Marrickville.
What planning zones apply across Inner West Sydney?
4: R1 General Residential, R2 Low Density Residential, R3 Medium Density Residential and R4 High Density Residential. Widest range: Marrickville, at 4.
Is heritage mapped in Inner West Sydney?
Heritage records intersecting each suburb: Balmain 289, Marrickville 129, Leichhardt 97.
Lodge with: Inner West Council, Inner West Local Environmental Plan 2022. Read 2026-09-14.