Home builders in Brisbane South
Carindale, Mount Gravatt and Sunnybank — 3 suburbs mapped.
Brisbane South suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Bushfire-prone | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carindale | Emerging communities, General, Rural | Mapped | 7 |
| Mount Gravatt | General | Mapped | 4 |
| Sunnybank | Emerging communities, General | Mapped | 5 |
Reading the table
- 7 overlay families are mapped across the region; Carindale carries the most at 7.
- The 3 mapped suburbs cover 18 km² between them — Carindale is the largest at 11 km² and Mount Gravatt the smallest at 2.9 km².
What is mapped across Brisbane South
Mapped in all 3: Biodiversity areas overlay, Bushfire overlay, Flood overlay — overland flow and Landslide overlay.
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Flood overlay — creek and waterway | Carindale and Sunnybank |
| Erosion prone area | Carindale |
| Storm tide hazard area | Carindale |
Questions about building in Brisbane South
Which council approves building work in Brisbane South?
Brisbane City Council, for all 3 mapped Brisbane South suburbs, under the Brisbane City Plan 2014.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Brisbane South?
Yes, in all 3 mapped Brisbane South suburbs: Carindale, Mount Gravatt and Sunnybank.
Which Brisbane South suburb has the most planning constraints?
Carindale: 7 overlay families against 4 in Mount Gravatt. Erosion prone area and Storm tide hazard area are mapped in Carindale and in none of the others.
What planning zones apply across Brisbane South?
3: Emerging communities, General residential and Rural residential. Widest range: Carindale, at 3.
Lodge with: Brisbane City Council, Brisbane City Plan 2014. Read 2026-09-14.