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Home builders in Albany & Great Southern
Heritage records across these 3 suburbs run from 0 to 195. At the top of that range heritage reaches what may be demolished and what may replace it; at the bottom it is not a question at all.
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Albany & Great Southern suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | R-Code density | Bushfire-prone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany | Residential | R30–R60 | Mapped |
| Bayonet Head | Residential, Urban development | R2–R60 | Mapped |
| Denmark | Residential, Special, Urban development | R2–R40 | Mapped |
Reading the table
- Heritage mapping runs from 195 in Albany down to none in Bayonet Head.
- Bayonet Head and Denmark are inside a declared growth area; Albany is established.
- 6 overlay families are mapped across the region; Albany carries the most at 2.
- The 3 mapped suburbs cover 19 km² between them — Denmark is the largest at 12 km² and Albany the smallest at 2.0 km².
What is mapped across Albany & Great Southern
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Albany Port Special Control Area Buffer | Albany |
| District heritage boundary | Denmark |
| Oyster Harbour Inundation Area | Bayonet Head |
| Princess Royal Harbour Inundation Area | Albany |
| Tourist area | Denmark |
| Yakamia Creek Inundation Area | Bayonet Head |
Which Albany & Great Southern suburb suits which build
- Room to move
Denmark is the largest at 11.7 km², Albany the most compact at 2.0 km².
- Knockdown rebuild without a heritage question
Bayonet Head — no heritage records intersect it. Albany carries 195.
- New estate, or established
Bayonet Head, Denmark sit in a declared growth area; Albany is established.
Questions about building in Albany & Great Southern
Which council approves building work in Albany & Great Southern?
2: Albany and Bayonet Head with City of Albany; Denmark with Shire of Denmark.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Albany & Great Southern?
Yes, in all 3 mapped Albany & Great Southern suburbs: Albany, Bayonet Head and Denmark.
What planning zones apply across Albany & Great Southern?
3: Residential, Special residential and Urban development. Widest range: Denmark, at 3.
Is heritage mapped in Albany & Great Southern?
Heritage records intersecting each suburb: Albany 195, Denmark 3. None in Bayonet Head.
What R-codes apply in Albany & Great Southern?
Albany R30–R60, Bayonet Head R2–R60, Denmark R2–R40.
Lodge with: Albany and Bayonet Head with City of Albany (Albany Local Planning Scheme No. 2); Denmark with Shire of Denmark (Denmark Local Planning Scheme No. 3). Read 2026-09-19.
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Building in Albany & Great Southern?
Tell us the suburb and what you are building. Licence checked with Building and Energy WA, insurance sighted, still trading, and genuinely working in Albany, Bayonet Head and Denmark. If we cannot find one worth recommending, we will say so.
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