Home builders in Eastern & Coastal Adelaide
Malvern, Toorak Gardens and Unley — 3 suburbs mapped.
Eastern & Coastal Adelaide suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Minimum frontage | Bushfire-prone | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malvern | Business Neighbourhood, Established Neighbourhood, General Neighbourhood | from 12.5m (3 rules) | None mapped | 4 |
| Toorak Gardens | Established Neighbourhood, General Neighbourhood, Suburban Neighbourhood | from 15m (5 rules) | None mapped | 6 |
| Unley | Business Neighbourhood, Established Neighbourhood, General Neighbourhood | from 15m (6 rules) | None mapped | 6 |
Reading the table
- Heritage mapping runs from 71 in Unley down to 20 in Toorak Gardens.
- 6 overlay families are mapped across the region; Toorak Gardens carries the most at 6.
- The 3 mapped suburbs cover 3.7 km² between them — Unley is the largest at 1.5 km² and Malvern the smallest at 1.1 km².
What is mapped across Eastern & Coastal Adelaide
Mapped in all 3: Hazards (Flooding — General), Historic Area Overlay, Local Heritage Place and Regulated and Significant Tree.
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Hazards (Flooding — High) | Toorak Gardens and Unley |
| State Heritage Place | Toorak Gardens and Unley |
Questions about building in Eastern & Coastal Adelaide
Which council approves building work in Eastern & Coastal Adelaide?
2: Malvern and Unley with City of Unley; Toorak Gardens with City of Burnside.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Eastern & Coastal Adelaide?
No — none of the 3 mapped Eastern & Coastal Adelaide suburbs are.
Which Eastern & Coastal Adelaide suburb has the most planning constraints?
Toorak Gardens: 6 overlay families against 4 in Malvern.
What planning zones apply across Eastern & Coastal Adelaide?
8: Business Neighbourhood, Established Neighbourhood, General Neighbourhood, Housing Diversity Neighbourhood, Suburban Neighbourhood, Urban Corridor (Boulevard), Urban Corridor (Living) and Urban Renewal Neighbourhood. Widest range: Unley, at 6.
Is heritage mapped in Eastern & Coastal Adelaide?
Heritage records intersecting each suburb: Unley 71, Malvern 36, Toorak Gardens 20.
Lodge with: Malvern and Unley with City of Unley; Toorak Gardens with City of Burnside, all under the Planning and Design Code. Read 2026-09-14.