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Home builders in Parramatta & Central West
Bushfire-prone land is mapped on 5 of these 9 suburbs and not on the other 4. Where it is mapped, a BAL rating drives materials and cost from the design stage rather than arriving as a formality at the end.
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Parramatta & Central West suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Height limit | Bushfire-prone | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlingford | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R4 High Density | 9m | Mapped | 1 |
| Greystanes | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | — | Mapped | 2 |
| Merrylands | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R4 High Density | 9m | None mapped | 1 |
| North Parramatta | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R4 High Density | 9m | Mapped | 2 |
| Northmead | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R4 High Density | 9m | Mapped | 2 |
| Parramatta | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R4 High Density | 11m | None mapped | 3 |
| Pemulwuy | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R4 High Density | — | Mapped | 5 |
| Pendle Hill | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R4 High Density | — | None mapped | 1 |
| Westmead | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R4 High Density | 11m | None mapped | 2 |
Reading the table
- Bushfire-prone land is mapped in Carlingford, Greystanes, North Parramatta, Northmead and Pemulwuy, but not in Merrylands, Parramatta, Pendle Hill and Westmead.
- Heritage mapping runs from 241 in Parramatta down to 8 in Pendle Hill.
- 5 overlay families are mapped across the region; Pemulwuy carries the most at 5.
- The 9 mapped suburbs cover 59 km² between them — Pemulwuy is the largest at 15 km² and Pendle Hill the smallest at 2.0 km².
What is mapped across Parramatta & Central West
Mapped in all 9: Heritage — Item - General.
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Heritage — Conservation Area - General | North Parramatta, Parramatta, Pemulwuy and Westmead |
| Heritage — Item - Archaeological | Northmead, Parramatta and Pemulwuy |
| Heritage — Aboriginal Place of Heritage Significance | Greystanes and Pemulwuy |
| Heritage — Item - Landscape | Pemulwuy |
Which Parramatta & Central West suburb suits which build
- Room to move
Pemulwuy is the largest at 15.0 km², Pendle Hill the most compact at 2.0 km².
- Fewest planning controls
Pendle Hill, with 1 overlay families mapped against 5 in Pemulwuy.
- Knockdown rebuild without a heritage question
Hardest in Parramatta at 241 records, easiest in Pendle Hill at 8.
- No bushfire assessment
Merrylands, Parramatta, Pendle Hill, Westmead — bushfire-prone land is not mapped in them. It is in Carlingford, Greystanes, North Parramatta, Northmead, Pemulwuy.
- Biggest minimum lot size
Merrylands at 900-999 m² minimum, against 450-474 m² minimum in Greystanes.
Questions about building in Parramatta & Central West
Which council approves building work in Parramatta & Central West?
2: Carlingford, North Parramatta, Northmead, Parramatta and Westmead with City of Parramatta Council; Greystanes, Merrylands, Pemulwuy and Pendle Hill with Cumberland Council.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Parramatta & Central West?
In Carlingford, Greystanes, North Parramatta, Northmead and Pemulwuy — not in Merrylands, Parramatta, Pendle Hill and Westmead.
Which Parramatta & Central West suburb has the most planning constraints?
Pemulwuy: 5 overlay families against 1 in Pendle Hill. Heritage — Item - Landscape is mapped in Pemulwuy and in none of the others.
What planning zones apply across Parramatta & Central West?
3: R2 Low Density Residential, R3 Medium Density Residential and R4 High Density Residential. Widest range: Carlingford, at 3.
Is heritage mapped in Parramatta & Central West?
Heritage records intersecting each suburb: Parramatta 241, North Parramatta 125, Merrylands 36, Northmead 36, Carlingford 35, Westmead 33, Pemulwuy 23, Greystanes 11, Pendle Hill 8.
What is the minimum lot size across Parramatta & Central West?
Carlingford: 550-574 m² minimum; Greystanes: 450-474 m² minimum; Merrylands: 900-999 m² minimum; North Parramatta: 550-574 m² minimum; Northmead: 550-574 m² minimum; Parramatta: 550-574 m² minimum; Pemulwuy: 900-999 m² minimum; Westmead: 550-574 m² minimum.
Lodge with: Carlingford, North Parramatta, Northmead, Parramatta and Westmead with City of Parramatta Council (Parramatta Local Environmental Plan 2023); Greystanes, Merrylands, Pemulwuy and Pendle Hill with Cumberland Council (Cumberland Local Environmental Plan 2021). Read 2026-09-20.
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