Home builders in Upper North Shore
Gordon, Killara, Lindfield, Pymble, St Ives, Turramurra and Wahroonga — 7 suburbs mapped.
Upper North Shore suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Heritage mapped | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gordon | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R4 High Density | 103 | 2 |
| Killara | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R4 High Density | 182 | 2 |
| Lindfield | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R4 High Density | 108 | 2 |
| Pymble | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R4 High Density | 315 | 2 |
| St Ives | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R4 High Density | 136 | 2 |
| Turramurra | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R4 High Density | 316 | 2 |
| Wahroonga | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | 439 | 4 |
Reading the table
- 4 overlay families are mapped across the region; Wahroonga carries the most at 4.
What is mapped across Upper North Shore
Mapped in all 7: Heritage — Conservation Area - General and Heritage — Item - General.
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Heritage — Item - Archaeological | Wahroonga |
| Heritage — Item - Landscape | Wahroonga |
Questions about building in Upper North Shore
Which council approves building work in Upper North Shore?
Ku-ring-gai Council, for all 7 mapped Upper North Shore suburbs, under the Ku-ring-gai Local Environmental Plan 2015.
Which Upper North Shore suburb has the most planning constraints?
Wahroonga: 4 overlay families against 2 in Turramurra. Heritage — Item - Landscape and Heritage — Item - Archaeological are mapped in Wahroonga and in none of the others.
What planning zones apply across Upper North Shore?
4: R1 General Residential, R2 Low Density Residential, R3 Medium Density Residential and R4 High Density Residential. Widest range: Wahroonga, at 4.
Is heritage mapped in Upper North Shore?
Heritage records intersecting each suburb: Wahroonga 439, Turramurra 316, Pymble 315, Killara 182, St Ives 136, Lindfield 108, Gordon 103.
What is the minimum lot size across Upper North Shore?
Gordon: 900-999 m² minimum; Killara: 800-899 m² minimum; Lindfield: 800-899 m² minimum; Pymble: 900-999 m² minimum; St Ives: 900-999 m² minimum; Turramurra: 900-999 m² minimum; Wahroonga: 900-999 m² minimum.
Lodge with: Ku-ring-gai Council, Ku-ring-gai Local Environmental Plan 2015. Read 2026-09-14.