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Home builders in Queanbeyan & Monaro
Minimum lot sizes across these 12 suburbs run from 600 m² to 1000 m². That figure decides whether a second dwelling or a subdivision is even a question on your block.
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Queanbeyan & Monaro suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Height limit | Bushfire-prone | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bungendore | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R5 Large Lot | — | Mapped | 1 |
| Carwoola | R5 Large Lot | — | Mapped | 2 |
| Collector | RU1 Primary Production | — | Mapped | 1 |
| Googong | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R5 Large Lot | — | Mapped | 2 |
| Greenleigh | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | — | Mapped | 2 |
| Jerrabomberra | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | — | Mapped | 1 |
| Karabar | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | 5.5m | Mapped | 3 |
| Queanbeyan | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R4 High Density | 30m | None mapped | 2 |
| Queanbeyan East | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R4 High Density | 14m | Mapped | 2 |
| Royalla | C3 Environmental Management | — | Mapped | 1 |
| Tralee | R2 Low Density | — | Mapped | 1 |
| Wamboin | C4 Environmental Living | — | Mapped | 1 |
Reading the table
- Bushfire-prone land is mapped in Bungendore, Carwoola, Collector, Googong, Greenleigh, Jerrabomberra, Karabar, Queanbeyan East, Royalla, Tralee and Wamboin, but not in Queanbeyan.
- Heritage mapping runs from 139 in Queanbeyan down to 1 in Wamboin.
- 3 overlay families are mapped across the region; Karabar carries the most at 3.
- The 12 mapped suburbs cover 741 km² between them — Bungendore is the largest at 297 km² and Queanbeyan the smallest at 2.8 km².
What is mapped across Queanbeyan & Monaro
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Heritage — Item - General | Bungendore, Carwoola, Collector, Googong, Jerrabomberra, Karabar, Queanbeyan, Queanbeyan East, Royalla, Tralee and Wamboin |
| Heritage — Conservation Area - General | Greenleigh, Karabar, Queanbeyan and Queanbeyan East |
| Heritage — Item - Archaeological | Carwoola, Googong, Greenleigh and Karabar |
Which Queanbeyan & Monaro suburb suits which build
- Room to move
Bungendore is the largest at 297.5 km², Queanbeyan the most compact at 2.8 km².
- Fewest planning controls
Wamboin, with 1 overlay families mapped against 3 in Karabar.
- Knockdown rebuild without a heritage question
Hardest in Queanbeyan at 139 records, easiest in Wamboin at 1.
- No bushfire assessment
Queanbeyan — bushfire-prone land is not mapped there. It is in Bungendore, Carwoola, Collector, Googong, Greenleigh, Jerrabomberra, Karabar, Queanbeyan East, Royalla, Tralee, Wamboin.
- Biggest minimum lot size
Jerrabomberra at 1000-1999 m² minimum, against 600-624 m² minimum in Queanbeyan East.
Questions about building in Queanbeyan & Monaro
Which council approves building work in Queanbeyan & Monaro?
Queanbeyan-palerang Regional Council, for all 12 mapped Queanbeyan & Monaro suburbs, under the Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Local Environmental Plan 2022.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Queanbeyan & Monaro?
In Bungendore, Carwoola, Collector, Googong, Greenleigh, Jerrabomberra, Karabar, Queanbeyan East, Royalla, Tralee and Wamboin — not in Queanbeyan.
Which Queanbeyan & Monaro suburb has the most planning constraints?
Karabar: 3 overlay families against 1 in Wamboin.
What planning zones apply across Queanbeyan & Monaro?
8: Environmental Management (C3, C4), General Residential (R1–R5) and Primary Production (RU1). Widest range: Bungendore, at 3.
Is heritage mapped in Queanbeyan & Monaro?
Heritage records intersecting each suburb: Queanbeyan 139, Bungendore 78, Queanbeyan East 20, Collector 9, Carwoola 7, Karabar 7, Googong 4, Greenleigh 2, Jerrabomberra 2, Royalla 2, Tralee 1, Wamboin 1.
What is the minimum lot size across Queanbeyan & Monaro?
Bungendore: 800-899 m² minimum; Greenleigh: 600-624 m² minimum; Jerrabomberra: 1000-1999 m² minimum; Karabar: 600-624 m² minimum; Queanbeyan East: 600-624 m² minimum.
Lodge with: Queanbeyan-palerang Regional Council, Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Local Environmental Plan 2022. Read 2026-09-20.
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