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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-04-27

Killcare, NSW 2257 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Low Density Residential dominant. Median sale $1.7M over the last 24 months. 95% of decided DAs approved.

Dominant zone
R2
Low Density Residential
Median sale (24m)
$1.7M
37 sales
DA approval rate
95%
19 of 20 approved
Total lots
502
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Zoning

What you can build in Killcare

Killcare 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 82.9%
RE1 Public Recreation 6.0%
C2 Centre Support 4.8%
C1 Local Centre 4.2%
C3 Commercial Core 2.0%
Avg max height
8.0 m

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

Avg max FSR
0.75:1

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

Use mix
Residential82%
Commercial1%
Environment11%

Location

Where Killcare sits

Killcare 2257 covers an undefined area within Central Coast Council.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Central Coast Council
Postcode
2257
Area
Total lots
502

Drill into any lot in Killcare

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 Killcare

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

Underdeveloped
2

lots with remaining GFA capacity

granny flat eligible
404

under SEPP (Housing) 2021

Subdivision potential
176

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
3 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: 45 dwellings, with 2,770 m² of unused GFA across the suburb.

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Killcare

94% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; also: 1% of lots carry heritage controls; 18.5% of lots intersect a Threatened Ecological Community; 0.2% 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 93.6%

RFS bushfire-prone land mapping

Heritage controls 1.4%

Heritage item or Conservation Area

Near contaminated land None

Within 100 m of EPA-listed site

Threatened ecology (TEC) 18.5%

Mapped TEC vegetation

Sea-level rise exposure 0.2%

Coastal hazard mapping

Flight noise contour None

ANEF / aircraft noise

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Market

Killcare 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)
$1,700,000
37 sales · land value $946K
Median rent (house)
$550 / wk
Houses
Gross rental yield
1.5%
House, gross of costs

DA activity

Development applications in Killcare

20 development applications for Killcare addresses were decided by Central Coast Council over the past 24 months. 19 approved — a 95% approval rate. Average processing time: 31 days.

95%
Approved
DAs lodged (24m)
20
Approved
19
New dwelling DAs
34

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Killcare

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

Green cover
59%
Amenity score
62.1 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
53.2 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
74.8 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Killcare

What's the zoning in Killcare 2257?

Killcare is dominated by the R2 (Low Density Residential) zone, which covers 413 of 502 lots (83%). The full mix is: R2 Low Density Residential (83%), RE1 Public Recreation (6%), C2 Centre Support (5%), C1 Local Centre (4%), C3 Commercial Core (2%).

What's the height limit and FSR in Killcare?

Across Killcare, the average maximum building height is 8.0 m and the average maximum Floor Space Ratio (FSR) is 0.75:1. 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 Killcare?

Yes — 404 lots in Killcare 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 Killcare?

The median sale price in Killcare over the past 24 months is $1,700,000, across 37 sales. Median unimproved land value is $946,000.

What's the median rent in Killcare?

Median weekly rent for a house in Killcare is $550. Gross rental yield works out to 1.5%.

What's the development application approval rate in Central Coast Council?

Central Coast Council decided 20 development applications for Killcare addresses over the past 24 months, with 19 approved (95% approval rate). Average processing time is 31 days. Processing time depends heavily on application complexity, council backlog, and whether the application requires referral to other agencies.

What planning constraints apply in Killcare?

Across Killcare, 1% with heritage controls, 93.6% 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 Killcare?

3 of 502 lots in Killcare 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 Central Coast 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 →