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Home builders in Southern Highlands
Minimum lot sizes across these 9 suburbs run from 600 m² to 3000 m². That figure decides whether a second dwelling or a subdivision is even a question on your block.
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Southern Highlands suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Heritage mapped | Bushfire-prone | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berrima | R2 Low Density, R5 Large Lot | 76 | Mapped | 5 |
| Bowral | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R5 Large Lot | 104 | Mapped | 4 |
| Bundanoon | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R5 Large Lot | 20 | Mapped | 3 |
| Burradoo | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R5 Large Lot | 45 | Mapped | 4 |
| Fitzroy Falls | R2 Low Density | 3 | Mapped | 1 |
| Kangaloon | C3 Environmental Management | 3 | Mapped | 2 |
| Mittagong | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R5 Large Lot | 99 | Mapped | 3 |
| Moss Vale | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R5 Large Lot | 78 | Mapped | 5 |
| Robertson | R2 Low Density, R5 Large Lot | 11 | Mapped | 3 |
Reading the table
- 5 overlay families are mapped across the region; Berrima carries the most at 5.
- The 9 mapped suburbs cover 494 km² between them — Robertson is the largest at 90 km² and Burradoo the smallest at 12 km².
What is mapped across Southern Highlands
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 | Berrima, Bowral, Bundanoon, Burradoo, Mittagong and Moss Vale |
| Heritage — Item - Landscape | Berrima, Bowral, Bundanoon, Kangaloon, Moss Vale and Robertson |
| Heritage — Item - Archaeological | Berrima, Bowral, Burradoo, Mittagong and Moss Vale |
| Heritage — Conservation Area - Landscape | Berrima, Burradoo, Moss Vale and Robertson |
Which Southern Highlands suburb suits which build
- Room to move
Robertson is the largest at 89.5 km², Burradoo the most compact at 12.4 km².
- Fewest planning controls
Fitzroy Falls, with 1 overlay families mapped against 5 in Berrima.
- Knockdown rebuild without a heritage question
Hardest in Bowral at 104 records, easiest in Kangaloon at 3.
- Biggest minimum lot size
Berrima at 3000-4999 m² minimum, against 700-749 m² minimum in Moss Vale.
Questions about building in Southern Highlands
Which council approves building work in Southern Highlands?
Wingecarribee Shire Council, for all 9 mapped Southern Highlands suburbs, under the Wingecarribee Local Environmental Plan 2010.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Southern Highlands?
Yes, in all 9 mapped Southern Highlands suburbs: Berrima, Bowral, Bundanoon, Burradoo, Fitzroy Falls, Kangaloon, Mittagong, Moss Vale and Robertson.
Which Southern Highlands suburb has the most planning constraints?
Berrima: 5 overlay families against 1 in Fitzroy Falls.
What planning zones apply across Southern Highlands?
4: C3 Environmental Management, R2 Low Density Residential, R3 Medium Density Residential and R5 Large Lot Residential. Widest range: Bowral, at 3.
Is heritage mapped in Southern Highlands?
Heritage records intersecting each suburb: Bowral 104, Mittagong 99, Moss Vale 78, Berrima 76, Burradoo 45, Bundanoon 20, Robertson 11, Fitzroy Falls 3, Kangaloon 3.
What is the minimum lot size across Southern Highlands?
Berrima: 3000-4999 m² minimum; Bowral: 3000-4999 m² minimum; Burradoo: 2000-2999 m² minimum; Mittagong: 700-749 m² minimum; Moss Vale: 700-749 m² minimum; Robertson: 3000-4999 m² minimum.
Lodge with: Wingecarribee Shire Council, Wingecarribee Local Environmental Plan 2010. Read 2026-09-20.
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