Home builders in Gippsland Lakes
Bairnsdale, Lakes Entrance and Paynesville — 3 suburbs mapped.
Gippsland Lakes suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Heritage mapped | Bushfire-prone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bairnsdale | GRZ1 general residential zone - schedule 1, LDRZ low density, MUZ mixed use | 169 | Mapped |
| Lakes Entrance | GRZ1 general residential zone - schedule 1, LDRZ low density, RLZ1 rural living zone - schedule 1 | 1 | Mapped |
| Paynesville | GRZ1 general residential zone - schedule 1, GRZ2 general residential zone - schedule 2, GRZ3 general residential zone - schedule 3 | 2 | Mapped |
Reading the table
- 12 overlay families are mapped across the region; Bairnsdale carries the most at 10.
- The 3 mapped suburbs cover 99 km² between them — Bairnsdale is the largest at 64 km² and Paynesville the smallest at 5.7 km².
What is mapped across Gippsland Lakes
Mapped in all 3: Bushfire Management Overlay, Design and Development Overlay, Development Plan Overlay, Environmental Significance Overlay, Erosion Management Overlay, Heritage Overlay, Land Subject to Inundation Overlay and Vegetation Protection Overlay.
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Environmental Audit Overlay | Lakes Entrance and Paynesville |
| Significant Landscape Overlay | Bairnsdale and Paynesville |
| Development Contributions Plan Overlay | Lakes Entrance |
| Salinity Management Overlay | Bairnsdale |
Questions about building in Gippsland Lakes
Which council approves building work in Gippsland Lakes?
East Gippsland Shire Council, for all 3 mapped Gippsland Lakes suburbs, under the East Gippsland Planning Scheme.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Gippsland Lakes?
Yes, in all 3 mapped Gippsland Lakes suburbs: Bairnsdale, Lakes Entrance and Paynesville.
What planning zones apply across Gippsland Lakes?
9: General residential zone (GRZ1–GRZ3), Low density residential zone (LDRZ), Mixed use zone (MUZ) and Rural living zone (RLZ1–RLZ4).
Is heritage mapped in Gippsland Lakes?
Heritage records intersecting each suburb: Bairnsdale 169, Paynesville 2, Lakes Entrance 1.
Lodge with: East Gippsland Shire Council, East Gippsland Planning Scheme. Read 2026-09-14.