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Home builders in Pilbara & Kimberley
5 suburbs across 2 councils, each read parcel by parcel from the state's own planning data. What differs between them is the land, and the land is what decides who should build on it.
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Pilbara & Kimberley suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | R-Code density | Bushfire-prone | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulgarra | Residential, Urban development | R20–R60 | Mapped | 2 |
| Dampier | Residential, Urban development | R20–R50 | Mapped | 1 |
| Onslow | Residential, Urban development | R12.5–R30 | Mapped | 3 |
| Paraburdoo | Residential | R20–R50 | Mapped | 0 |
| Roebourne | Residential, Urban development | R20 | Mapped | 2 |
Reading the table
- Heritage mapping runs from 10 in Roebourne down to none in Bulgarra, Dampier and Paraburdoo.
- Bulgarra, Onslow and Roebourne are inside a declared growth area; Dampier and Paraburdoo are established.
- 6 overlay families are mapped across the region; Onslow carries the most at 3.
- The 5 mapped suburbs cover 519 km² between them — Onslow is the largest at 189 km² and Bulgarra the smallest at 4.6 km².
What is mapped across Pilbara & Kimberley
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Structure plan areas | Bulgarra, Dampier and Roebourne |
| Airport noise restriction SCA | Bulgarra |
| Onslow airport height restrictions area - special control area | Onslow |
| Onslow coastal hazard area - special control area | Onslow |
| Roebourne flood management SCA | Roebourne |
| Waste water treatment plant odour buffer special control area | Onslow |
Which Pilbara & Kimberley suburb suits which build
- Room to move
Onslow is the largest at 189.1 km², Bulgarra the most compact at 4.6 km².
- Fewest planning controls
Paraburdoo, with 0 overlay families mapped against 3 in Onslow.
- New estate, or established
Bulgarra, Onslow, Roebourne sit in a declared growth area; Dampier, Paraburdoo are established.
Questions about building in Pilbara & Kimberley
Which council approves building work in Pilbara & Kimberley?
2: Bulgarra, Dampier and Roebourne with City of Karratha; Onslow and Paraburdoo with Shire of Ashburton.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Pilbara & Kimberley?
Yes, in all 5 mapped Pilbara & Kimberley suburbs: Bulgarra, Dampier, Onslow, Paraburdoo and Roebourne.
Which Pilbara & Kimberley suburb has the most planning constraints?
Onslow: 3 overlay families against 0 in Paraburdoo. Onslow airport height restrictions area - special control area, Onslow coastal hazard area - special control area and Waste water treatment plant odour buffer special control area are mapped in Onslow and in none of the others.
What planning zones apply across Pilbara & Kimberley?
2: Residential and Urban development. Widest range: Bulgarra, at 2.
Is heritage mapped in Pilbara & Kimberley?
Heritage records intersecting each suburb: Roebourne 10, Onslow 4. None in Bulgarra, Dampier and Paraburdoo.
What R-codes apply in Pilbara & Kimberley?
Bulgarra R20–R60, Dampier R20–R50, Onslow R12.5–R30, Paraburdoo R20–R50, Roebourne R20.
Lodge with: Bulgarra, Dampier and Roebourne with City of Karratha (Karratha Local Planning Scheme No. 8); Onslow and Paraburdoo with Shire of Ashburton (Ashburton Local Planning Scheme No. 7). Read 2026-09-19.
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Building in Pilbara & Kimberley?
Tell us the suburb and what you are building. Licence checked with Building and Energy WA, insurance sighted, still trading, and genuinely working in Bulgarra, Dampier and Onslow. If we cannot find one worth recommending, we will say so.
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