Home builders in Wollongong & Illawarra
Figtree, Thirroul and Wollongong — 3 suburbs mapped.
Wollongong & Illawarra suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Height limit | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Figtree | R2 Low Density | — | 4 |
| Thirroul | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | — | 3 |
| Wollongong | R1 General, R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | 32m | 4 |
Reading the table
- Heritage mapping runs from 131 in Wollongong down to 6 in Figtree.
- 5 overlay families are mapped across the region; Figtree carries the most at 4.
- The 3 mapped suburbs cover 19 km² between them — Figtree is the largest at 8.6 km² and Thirroul the smallest at 4.8 km².
What is mapped across Wollongong & Illawarra
Mapped in all 3: Heritage — Item - General and Heritage — Item - Landscape.
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Heritage — Conservation Area - Landscape | Figtree and Thirroul |
| Heritage — Item - Archaeological | Figtree and Wollongong |
| Heritage — Conservation Area - General | Wollongong |
Questions about building in Wollongong & Illawarra
Which council approves building work in Wollongong & Illawarra?
Wollongong City Council, for all 3 mapped Wollongong & Illawarra suburbs, under the Wollongong Local Environmental Plan 2009.
Which Wollongong & Illawarra suburb has the most planning constraints?
Figtree: 4 overlay families against 3 in Thirroul.
What planning zones apply across Wollongong & Illawarra?
3: R1 General Residential, R2 Low Density Residential and R3 Medium Density Residential. Widest range: Wollongong, at 3.
Is heritage mapped in Wollongong & Illawarra?
Heritage records intersecting each suburb: Wollongong 131, Thirroul 31, Figtree 6.
What is the minimum lot size across Wollongong & Illawarra?
Figtree: 400-449 m² minimum; Thirroul: 400-449 m² minimum; Wollongong: 400-449 m² minimum.
Lodge with: Wollongong City Council, Wollongong Local Environmental Plan 2009. Read 2026-09-14.