Home builders in Central Coast Tasmania
Penguin, Turners Beach and Ulverstone — 3 suburbs mapped.
Central Coast Tasmania suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Landslip hazard | Bushfire-prone | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penguin | General, Low Density, Rural Living | 3 bands | Mapped | 7 |
| Turners Beach | General, Rural Living | 2 bands | Mapped | 7 |
| Ulverstone | General, Low Density, Rural Living | 3 bands | Mapped | 6 |
Reading the table
- 8 overlay families are mapped across the region; Penguin carries the most at 7.
- The 3 mapped suburbs cover 69 km² between them — Penguin is the largest at 45 km² and Turners Beach the smallest at 7.1 km².
What is mapped across Central Coast Tasmania
Mapped in all 3: Bushfire-prone Areas Code, Coastal Erosion Hazard Code, Coastal Inundation Hazard Code, Landslip Hazard Code and Natural Assets Code.
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Electricity Transmission Infrastructure Protection Code | Penguin and Ulverstone |
| Specific Area Plan | Penguin and Turners Beach |
| Flood-prone Hazard Areas Code | Turners Beach |
Questions about building in Central Coast Tasmania
Which council approves building work in Central Coast Tasmania?
Central Coast, for all 3 mapped Central Coast Tasmania suburbs, under the Tasmanian Planning Scheme.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Central Coast Tasmania?
Yes, in all 3 mapped Central Coast Tasmania suburbs: Penguin, Turners Beach and Ulverstone.
Which Central Coast Tasmania suburb has the most planning constraints?
Penguin: 7 overlay families against 6 in Ulverstone.
What planning zones apply across Central Coast Tasmania?
3: General Residential, Low Density Residential and Rural Living. Widest range: Penguin, at 3.
Lodge with: Central Coast, Tasmanian Planning Scheme. Read 2026-09-14.