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Home builders in Redlands
One of these 9 suburbs carries 4 residential zone codes and another carries 1. What may be built is set parcel by parcel, so two streets a few minutes apart can answer differently.
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Redlands suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Priority Development Area | Bushfire-prone | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Hills | Low Density | No | Mapped | 3 |
| Birkdale | Low Density, Low-medium Density | No | Mapped | 5 |
| Capalaba | Low Density, Medium Density | No | Mapped | 5 |
| Cleveland | Low Density, Low-medium Density, Medium Density | No | Mapped | 5 |
| Karragarra Island | Character | No | Mapped | 5 |
| North Stradbroke Island | Emerging Communities, Low Density, Low-medium Density | No | Mapped | 5 |
| Point Lookout | Emerging Communities, Low Density | No | Mapped | 5 |
| Thornlands | Low Density, Low-medium Density, Medium Density | Southern Thornlands | Mapped | 6 |
| Victoria Point | Emerging Communities, Low Density, Low-medium Density | No | Mapped | 5 |
Reading the table
- Thornlands is inside a declared growth area; Alexandra Hills, Birkdale, Capalaba, Cleveland, Karragarra Island, North Stradbroke Island, Point Lookout and Victoria Point are established.
- 6 overlay families are mapped across the region; Thornlands carries the most at 6.
- The 9 mapped suburbs cover 357 km² between them — North Stradbroke Island is the largest at 261 km² and Karragarra Island the smallest at 1.0 km².
What is mapped across Redlands
Mapped in all 9: Bushfire hazard overlay, Flood and storm tide hazard overlay and Landslide hazard overlay.
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Erosion prone area | Birkdale, Capalaba, Cleveland, Karragarra Island, North Stradbroke Island, Point Lookout, Thornlands and Victoria Point |
| Storm tide hazard area | Birkdale, Capalaba, Cleveland, Karragarra Island, North Stradbroke Island, Point Lookout, Thornlands and Victoria Point |
| Priority Development Area | Thornlands |
Which Redlands suburb suits which build
- Room to move
North Stradbroke Island is the largest at 260.9 km², Karragarra Island the most compact at 1.0 km².
- Fewest planning controls
Alexandra Hills, with 3 overlay families mapped against 6 in Thornlands.
- New estate, or established
Thornlands sits in a declared growth area; Alexandra Hills, Birkdale, Capalaba, Cleveland, Karragarra Island, North Stradbroke Island, Point Lookout, Victoria Point are established.
Questions about building in Redlands
Which council approves building work in Redlands?
Redland City Council, for all 9 mapped Redlands suburbs, under the Redland City Plan.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Redlands?
Yes, in all 9 mapped Redlands suburbs: Alexandra Hills, Birkdale, Capalaba, Cleveland, Karragarra Island, North Stradbroke Island, Point Lookout, Thornlands and Victoria Point.
Which Redlands suburb has the most planning constraints?
Thornlands: 6 overlay families against 3 in Alexandra Hills. Priority Development Area is mapped in Thornlands and in none of the others.
What planning zones apply across Redlands?
5: Character Residential, Emerging Communities, Low Density Residential, Low-medium Density Residential and Medium Density Residential. Widest range: Victoria Point, at 4.
Lodge with: Redland City Council, Redland City Plan. Read 2026-09-14.
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Building in Redlands?
Tell us the suburb and what you are building. Licence checked with the QBCC, insurance sighted, still trading, and genuinely working in Alexandra Hills, Birkdale and Capalaba. If we cannot find one worth recommending, we will say so.
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