Home builders in Redlands
Cleveland, Thornlands and Victoria Point — 3 suburbs mapped.
Redlands suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Priority Development Area | Bushfire-prone | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland | Low Density, Low-medium Density, Medium 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; Cleveland and Victoria Point are established.
- 6 overlay families are mapped across the region; Thornlands carries the most at 6.
- The 3 mapped suburbs cover 47 km² between them — Thornlands is the largest at 22 km² and Cleveland the smallest at 12 km².
What is mapped across Redlands
Mapped in all 3: Bushfire hazard overlay, Erosion prone area, Flood and storm tide hazard overlay, Landslide hazard overlay and Storm tide hazard area.
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Priority Development Area | Thornlands |
Questions about building in Redlands
Which council approves building work in Redlands?
Redland City Council, for all 3 mapped Redlands suburbs, under the Redland City Plan.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Redlands?
Yes, in all 3 mapped Redlands suburbs: Cleveland, Thornlands and Victoria Point.
Which Redlands suburb has the most planning constraints?
Thornlands: 6 overlay families against 5 in Victoria Point. Priority Development Area is mapped in Thornlands and in none of the others.
What planning zones apply across Redlands?
4: 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.