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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-04-27

Eastgardens, NSW 2036 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Low Density Residential dominant. Median sale $1.15M over the last 24 months. 93% of decided DAs approved.

Dominant zone
R2
Low Density Residential
Median sale (24m)
$1.15M
305 sales
DA approval rate
93%
137 of 148 approved
Total lots
406
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Zoning

What you can build in Eastgardens

Eastgardens is dominated by R2Low Density Residential. Land use rules, height, FSR, and permitted developments are set per zone in the Local Environmental Plan and refined by the Development Control Plan.

R2
Dominant
R2 Low Density Residential 76.9%
R4 High Density Residential 19.4%
MU1 Mixed Use 2.0%
R3 Medium Density Residential 1.0%
RE1 Public Recreation 0.7%
Avg max height
11.8 m

Limit varies by lot — check your address for the exact figure.

Avg max FSR
0.90:1

Floor Space Ratio — total floor area as a multiple of lot area.

Use mix
Residential97%
Commercial1%

Location

Where Eastgardens sits

Eastgardens 2036 covers an undefined area within Bayside Council.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Bayside Council
Postcode
2036
Area
Total lots
406

Drill into any lot in Eastgardens

Open the interactive map — click any address to see its zone, height, FSR, overlays, and approval likelihood.

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Development potential

Where the upside is in Eastgardens

We score every lot for development signal — under-built relative to the controls, eligible for a granny flat, or sized for subdivision.

Underdeveloped
196

lots with remaining GFA capacity

granny flat eligible
293

under SEPP (Housing) 2021

Subdivision potential
0

lots that may support subdivision

Site assembly
54

adjoining lots with combined upside

Total dev potential
400 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
0.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

Theoretical capacity if every lot built to its limit: 7,573 dwellings, with 477,980 m² of unused GFA across the suburb.

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Eastgardens

No material constraints flagged across the suburb. Always verify at the individual lot level — site-specific overlays can still apply..

Suburb-wide percentages — your specific lot may have all, some, or none of these.

Flood-affected None

Mapped flood-prone land

Bushfire-prone None

RFS bushfire-prone land mapping

Heritage controls None

Heritage item or Conservation Area

Near contaminated land 0.2%

Within 100 m of EPA-listed site

Threatened ecology (TEC) None

Mapped TEC vegetation

Sea-level rise exposure None

Coastal hazard mapping

Flight noise contour None

ANEF / aircraft noise

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Market

Eastgardens property market

Sales, rent, and yield data drawn from NSW Property Sales Information and rental bond data over the past 24 months.

Median sale price (24m)
$1,150,000
305 sales · land value $1.63M
Median rent (house)
$1,250 / wk
Houses
Gross rental yield
6.0%
House, gross of costs

DA activity

Development applications in Eastgardens

148 development applications for Eastgardens addresses were decided by Bayside Council over the past 24 months. 137 approved — a 93% approval rate. Average processing time: 29 days.

93%
Approved
DAs lodged (24m)
148
Approved
137
New dwelling DAs
33

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Eastgardens

ABS Census 2021 population data combined with lot-level amenity, healthcare, lifestyle, and crime indices.

Green cover
28%
Amenity score
83.6 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
84.2 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
82.5 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Eastgardens

What's the zoning in Eastgardens 2036?

Eastgardens is dominated by the R2 (Low Density Residential) zone, which covers 310 of 406 lots (77%). The full mix is: R2 Low Density Residential (77%), R4 High Density Residential (19%), MU1 Mixed Use (2%), R3 Medium Density Residential (1%), RE1 Public Recreation (1%).

What's the height limit and FSR in Eastgardens?

Across Eastgardens, the average maximum building height is 11.8 m and the average maximum Floor Space Ratio (FSR) is 0.90:1. Individual lots can vary materially — height and FSR are set per zone in the Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and can be modified by overlays. For an exact figure on a specific address, generate a planning report.

Can I build a granny flat in Eastgardens?

Yes — 293 lots in Eastgardens appear eligible for a granny flat under SEPP (Housing) 2021, based on lot size, zoning, and frontage. Eligibility is lot-specific: get a planning report on your address to confirm.

What's the median property price in Eastgardens?

The median sale price in Eastgardens over the past 24 months is $1,150,000, across 305 sales. Median unimproved land value is $1,630,000.

What's the median rent in Eastgardens?

Median weekly rent for a house in Eastgardens is $1,250. Gross rental yield works out to 6.0%.

What's the development application approval rate in Bayside Council?

Bayside Council decided 148 development applications for Eastgardens addresses over the past 24 months, with 137 approved (93% approval rate). Average processing time is 29 days. Processing time depends heavily on application complexity, council backlog, and whether the application requires referral to other agencies.

What planning constraints apply in Eastgardens?

Across Eastgardens, 0.2% near contaminated sites. These are suburb-wide percentages — every lot has its own combination. A planning report on a specific address shows exactly which controls apply.

What's the development potential of Eastgardens?

400 of 406 lots in Eastgardens show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a granny flat, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 0.0 / 100.

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, FSR, and overlays parsed from the Bayside Council Local Environmental Plan, applicable State Environmental Planning Policies, and the Development Control Plan. Property sales drawn from NSW Property Sales Information. DA history aggregated from the NSW Planning Portal. Heritage, flood, bushfire, contaminated land, TEC, sea-level rise, and aircraft noise overlays from the NSW Spatial Services and EPA registers. Population, age, income, and tenure from ABS Census 2021. Aggregated by ZoneDSS · last updated 2026-04-27.

Suburb-wide statistics — your specific lot may vary. Always run a planning report on the actual address before making a decision. How ZoneDSS works →