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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-04-27

Rhodes, NSW 2138 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

High Density Residential dominant. Median sale $999K over the last 24 months. 89% of decided DAs approved.

Dominant zone
R4
High Density Residential
Median sale (24m)
$999K
819 sales
DA approval rate
89%
125 of 141 approved
Total lots
453
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Zoning

What you can build in Rhodes

Rhodes is dominated by R4High 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.

R4
Dominant
R4 High Density Residential 43.8%
MU1 Mixed Use 16.1%
R2 Low Density Residential 15.1%
R3 Medium Density Residential 14.7%
RE1 Public Recreation 10.3%
Avg max height
29.7 m

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

Avg max FSR
1.83:1

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

Use mix
Residential68%
Commercial0%

Location

Where Rhodes sits

Rhodes 2138 covers an undefined area within City of Canada Bay Council.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
City of Canada Bay Council
Postcode
2138
Area
Total lots
453

Drill into any lot in Rhodes

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 Rhodes

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

Underdeveloped
229

lots with remaining GFA capacity

granny flat eligible
262

under SEPP (Housing) 2021

Subdivision potential
94

lots that may support subdivision

Site assembly
39

adjoining lots with combined upside

Total dev potential
376 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
28.7 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

Theoretical capacity if every lot built to its limit: 17,052 dwellings, with 1,230,408 m² of unused GFA across the suburb.

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Rhodes

11% of lots carry heritage controls; also: 4.6% of lots are within 100m of a recorded contaminated site; 0.4% of lots are exposed to projected sea-level rise.

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 10.6%

Heritage item or Conservation Area

Near contaminated land 4.6%

Within 100 m of EPA-listed site

Threatened ecology (TEC) None

Mapped TEC vegetation

Sea-level rise exposure 0.4%

Coastal hazard mapping

Flight noise contour None

ANEF / aircraft noise

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Market

Rhodes 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)
$999,000
819 sales · land value $3.34M
Median rent (house)
$879 / wk
Houses
Gross rental yield
4.6%
House, gross of costs

DA activity

Development applications in Rhodes

141 development applications for Rhodes addresses were decided by City of Canada Bay Council over the past 24 months. 125 approved — a 89% approval rate. Average processing time: 56 days.

89%
Approved
DAs lodged (24m)
141
Approved
125
New dwelling DAs
22
Building approvals (12m)
7

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Rhodes

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

Population
11,453
Median age
32
Household income
$113.52K
Owner-occupied
38%
Renting
59%
Green cover
33%
Amenity score
94.1 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
91.1 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
96.3 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Rhodes

What's the zoning in Rhodes 2138?

Rhodes is dominated by the R4 (High Density Residential) zone, which covers 182 of 453 lots (44%). The full mix is: R4 High Density Residential (44%), MU1 Mixed Use (16%), R2 Low Density Residential (15%), R3 Medium Density Residential (15%), RE1 Public Recreation (10%).

What's the height limit and FSR in Rhodes?

Across Rhodes, the average maximum building height is 29.7 m and the average maximum Floor Space Ratio (FSR) is 1.83:1. 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 Rhodes?

Yes — 262 lots in Rhodes 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 Rhodes?

The median sale price in Rhodes over the past 24 months is $999,000, across 819 sales. Median unimproved land value is $3,340,000.

What's the median rent in Rhodes?

Median weekly rent for a house in Rhodes is $879. Gross rental yield works out to 4.6%.

What's the development application approval rate in City of Canada Bay Council?

City of Canada Bay Council decided 141 development applications for Rhodes addresses over the past 24 months, with 125 approved (89% approval rate). Average processing time is 56 days. Processing time depends heavily on application complexity, council backlog, and whether the application requires referral to other agencies.

What planning constraints apply in Rhodes?

Across Rhodes, 11% with heritage controls, 4.6% 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 Rhodes?

376 of 453 lots in Rhodes show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a granny flat, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 28.7 / 100.

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, FSR, and overlays parsed from the City of Canada Bay 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 →