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Home builders in Shellharbour & Kiama
Minimum lot sizes across these 8 suburbs run from 300 m² to 600 m². That figure decides whether a second dwelling or a subdivision is even a question on your block.
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Shellharbour & Kiama suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Height limit | Bushfire-prone | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albion Park | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R5 Large Lot | 9m | Mapped | 2 |
| Albion Park Rail | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | 9m | Mapped | 1 |
| Berry | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | — | Mapped | 2 |
| Blackbutt | R2 Low Density, R5 Large Lot | — | Mapped | 2 |
| Gerringong | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | 8.5m | Mapped | 1 |
| Kiama | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R5 Large Lot | 8.5m | Mapped | 3 |
| Shellharbour | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | — | Mapped | 3 |
| Shoalhaven Heads | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | — | Mapped | 1 |
Reading the table
- Heritage mapping runs from 125 in Berry down to 3 in Blackbutt.
- 4 overlay families are mapped across the region; Kiama carries the most at 3.
- The 8 mapped suburbs cover 98 km² between them — Berry is the largest at 52 km² and Shellharbour the smallest at 2.4 km².
What is mapped across Shellharbour & Kiama
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 | Berry, Kiama and Shellharbour |
| Heritage — Item - Landscape | Albion Park, Blackbutt and Shellharbour |
| Heritage — Item - Archaeological | Kiama |
Which Shellharbour & Kiama suburb suits which build
- Room to move
Berry is the largest at 51.7 km², Shellharbour the most compact at 2.4 km².
- Fewest planning controls
Shoalhaven Heads, with 1 overlay families mapped against 3 in Kiama.
- Knockdown rebuild without a heritage question
Hardest in Berry at 125 records, easiest in Blackbutt at 3.
- Biggest minimum lot size
Albion Park at 600-624 m² minimum, against 450-474 m² minimum in Kiama.
Questions about building in Shellharbour & Kiama
Which council approves building work in Shellharbour & Kiama?
3: Albion Park, Albion Park Rail, Blackbutt and Shellharbour with Shellharbour Council; Berry and Shoalhaven Heads with Shoalhaven City Council; Gerringong and Kiama with Kiama Council.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Shellharbour & Kiama?
Yes, in all 8 mapped Shellharbour & Kiama suburbs: Albion Park, Albion Park Rail, Berry, Blackbutt, Gerringong, Kiama, Shellharbour and Shoalhaven Heads.
Which Shellharbour & Kiama suburb has the most planning constraints?
Kiama: 3 overlay families against 1 in Shoalhaven Heads. Heritage — Item - Archaeological is mapped in Kiama and in none of the others.
What planning zones apply across Shellharbour & Kiama?
4: R1 General Residential, R2 Low Density Residential, R3 Medium Density Residential and R5 Large Lot Residential. Widest range: Berry, at 4.
Is heritage mapped in Shellharbour & Kiama?
Heritage records intersecting each suburb: Berry 125, Kiama 120, Shellharbour 51, Albion Park 34, Gerringong 25, Albion Park Rail 11, Shoalhaven Heads 4, Blackbutt 3.
What is the minimum lot size across Shellharbour & Kiama?
Albion Park: 600-624 m² minimum; Albion Park Rail: 450-474 m² minimum; Berry: 500-524 m² minimum; Kiama: 450-474 m² minimum.
Lodge with: Albion Park, Albion Park Rail, Blackbutt and Shellharbour with Shellharbour Council (Shellharbour Local Environmental Plan 2013); Berry and Shoalhaven Heads with Shoalhaven City Council (Shoalhaven Local Environmental Plan 2014); Gerringong and Kiama with Kiama Council (Kiama Local Environmental Plan 2011). Read 2026-09-20.
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Building in Shellharbour & Kiama?
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