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Home builders in Nowra & Shoalhaven
One of these 10 suburbs carries 4 residential zone codes and another carries 1. What may be built is set parcel by parcel, so two streets a few minutes apart can answer differently.
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Nowra & Shoalhaven suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Height limit | Bushfire-prone | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bomaderry | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | — | Mapped | 1 |
| Huskisson | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | 10m | Mapped | 1 |
| Kangaroo Valley | R2 Low Density, R5 Large Lot | — | Mapped | 2 |
| Milton | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | — | Mapped | 1 |
| Nowra | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | 12m | Mapped | 3 |
| St Georges Basin | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R5 Large Lot | — | Mapped | 1 |
| Sussex Inlet | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | — | Mapped | 1 |
| Terara | R2 Low Density | — | Mapped | 2 |
| Ulladulla | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | 11m | Mapped | 1 |
| Vincentia | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R5 Large Lot | — | Mapped | 1 |
Reading the table
- Heritage mapping runs from 97 in Nowra down to 4 in Vincentia.
- 3 overlay families are mapped across the region; Nowra carries the most at 3.
- The 10 mapped suburbs cover 287 km² between them — Kangaroo Valley is the largest at 124 km² and Bomaderry the smallest at 7.5 km².
What is mapped across Nowra & Shoalhaven
Mapped in all 10: Heritage — Item - General.
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Heritage — Conservation Area - General | Kangaroo Valley, Nowra and Terara |
| Heritage — Item - Archaeological | Nowra |
Which Nowra & Shoalhaven suburb suits which build
- Room to move
Kangaroo Valley is the largest at 123.8 km², Bomaderry the most compact at 7.5 km².
- Fewest planning controls
Vincentia, with 1 overlay families mapped against 3 in Nowra.
- Knockdown rebuild without a heritage question
Hardest in Nowra at 97 records, easiest in Vincentia at 4.
- Biggest minimum lot size
St Georges Basin at 5000-9999 m² minimum, against 500-524 m² minimum in Ulladulla.
Questions about building in Nowra & Shoalhaven
Which council approves building work in Nowra & Shoalhaven?
Shoalhaven City Council, for all 10 mapped Nowra & Shoalhaven suburbs, under the Shoalhaven Local Environmental Plan 2014.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Nowra & Shoalhaven?
Yes, in all 10 mapped Nowra & Shoalhaven suburbs: Bomaderry, Huskisson, Kangaroo Valley, Milton, Nowra, St Georges Basin, Sussex Inlet, Terara, Ulladulla and Vincentia.
Which Nowra & Shoalhaven suburb has the most planning constraints?
Nowra: 3 overlay families against 1 in Vincentia. Heritage — Item - Archaeological is mapped in Nowra and in none of the others.
What planning zones apply across Nowra & Shoalhaven?
4: R1 General Residential, R2 Low Density Residential, R3 Medium Density Residential and R5 Large Lot Residential. Widest range: Bomaderry, at 4.
Is heritage mapped in Nowra & Shoalhaven?
Heritage records intersecting each suburb: Nowra 97, Milton 65, Kangaroo Valley 38, Bomaderry 20, Terara 15, Ulladulla 14, Huskisson 11, St Georges Basin 5, Sussex Inlet 4, Vincentia 4.
What is the minimum lot size across Nowra & Shoalhaven?
Bomaderry: 500-524 m² minimum; Kangaroo Valley: 500-524 m² minimum; Milton: 500-524 m² minimum; Nowra: 500-524 m² minimum; St Georges Basin: 5000-9999 m² minimum; Sussex Inlet: 500-524 m² minimum; Ulladulla: 500-524 m² minimum.
Lodge with: Shoalhaven City Council, Shoalhaven Local Environmental Plan 2014. Read 2026-09-20.
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