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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-04-27

Macquarie Fields, NSW 2564 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Low Density Residential dominant. Median sale $815K over the last 24 months. 89% of decided DAs approved.

Dominant zone
R2
Low Density Residential
Median sale (24m)
$815K
301 sales
DA approval rate
89%
124 of 140 approved
Total lots
4,242
Marketplace

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Zoning

What you can build in Macquarie Fields

Macquarie Fields 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 82.6%
RE1 Public Recreation 8.4%
R3 Medium Density Residential 4.2%
SP2 Infrastructure 3.7%
E1 Local Centre 1.1%
Avg max height
8.1 m

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

Avg max FSR
0.60:1

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

Use mix
Residential87%
Commercial1%
Environment0%

Location

Where Macquarie Fields sits

Macquarie Fields 2564 covers an undefined area within Campbelltown City Council.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Campbelltown City Council
Postcode
2564
Area
Total lots
4,242

Drill into any lot in Macquarie Fields

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 Macquarie Fields

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

Underdeveloped
13

lots with remaining GFA capacity

granny flat eligible
3,564

under SEPP (Housing) 2021

Subdivision potential
866

lots that may support subdivision

Site assembly
9

adjoining lots with combined upside

Total dev potential
39 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: 111 dwellings, with 5,124 m² of unused GFA across the suburb.

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Macquarie Fields

23% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; also: 1.3% of lots intersect a Threatened Ecological Community.

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

Flood-affected None

Mapped flood-prone land

Bushfire-prone 23.3%

RFS bushfire-prone land mapping

Heritage controls None

Heritage item or Conservation Area

Near contaminated land None

Within 100 m of EPA-listed site

Threatened ecology (TEC) 1.3%

Mapped TEC vegetation

Sea-level rise exposure None

Coastal hazard mapping

Flight noise contour None

ANEF / aircraft noise

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Market

Macquarie Fields 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)
$815,000
301 sales · land value $680K
Median rent (house)
$530 / wk
Houses
Gross rental yield
3.1%
House, gross of costs

DA activity

Development applications in Macquarie Fields

140 development applications for Macquarie Fields addresses were decided by Campbelltown City Council over the past 24 months. 124 approved — a 89% approval rate.

89%
Approved
DAs lodged (24m)
140
Approved
124
New dwelling DAs
211

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Macquarie Fields

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

Population
14,198
Median age
36
Household income
$71.66K
Owner-occupied
55%
Renting
42%
Green cover
41%
Amenity score
87.2 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
87.7 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
87.6 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Macquarie Fields

What's the zoning in Macquarie Fields 2564?

Macquarie Fields is dominated by the R2 (Low Density Residential) zone, which covers 3,491 of 4,242 lots (83%). The full mix is: R2 Low Density Residential (83%), RE1 Public Recreation (8%), R3 Medium Density Residential (4%), SP2 Infrastructure (4%), E1 Local Centre (1%).

What's the height limit and FSR in Macquarie Fields?

Across Macquarie Fields, the average maximum building height is 8.1 m and the average maximum Floor Space Ratio (FSR) is 0.60:1. 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 Macquarie Fields?

Yes — 3,564 lots in Macquarie Fields 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 Macquarie Fields?

The median sale price in Macquarie Fields over the past 24 months is $815,000, across 301 sales. Median unimproved land value is $680,000.

What's the median rent in Macquarie Fields?

Median weekly rent for a house in Macquarie Fields is $530. Gross rental yield works out to 3.1%.

What's the development application approval rate in Campbelltown City Council?

Campbelltown City Council decided 140 development applications for Macquarie Fields addresses over the past 24 months, with 124 approved (89% approval rate). Processing time depends heavily on application complexity, council backlog, and whether the application requires referral to other agencies.

What planning constraints apply in Macquarie Fields?

Across Macquarie Fields, 23.3% bushfire-prone. 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 Macquarie Fields?

39 of 4,242 lots in Macquarie Fields 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 Campbelltown City 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 →