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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-04-27

Connells Point, NSW 2221 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Low Density Residential dominant. Median sale $2.26M over the last 24 months. 81% of decided DAs approved.

Dominant zone
R2
Low Density Residential
Median sale (24m)
$2.26M
61 sales
DA approval rate
81%
52 of 64 approved
Total lots
980
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Zoning

What you can build in Connells Point

Connells Point 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 88.6%
RE1 Public Recreation 5.5%
R3 Medium Density Residential 3.7%
SP2 Infrastructure 1.4%
W2 Recreational Waterways 0.8%
Avg max height
9.0 m

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

Avg max FSR
0.56:1

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

Use mix
Residential92%

Location

Where Connells Point sits

Connells Point 2221 covers an undefined area within Georges River Council.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Georges River Council
Postcode
2221
Area
Total lots
980

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Development potential

Where the upside is in Connells Point

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

Underdeveloped
493

lots with remaining GFA capacity

granny flat eligible
888

under SEPP (Housing) 2021

Subdivision potential
411

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
902 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
35.9 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

Theoretical capacity if every lot built to its limit: 5,013 dwellings, with 272,975 m² of unused GFA across the suburb.

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Connells Point

1% of lots carry heritage controls; also: 0.4% of lots intersect a Threatened Ecological Community; 0.1% 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 0.2%

RFS bushfire-prone land mapping

Heritage controls 0.8%

Heritage item or Conservation Area

Near contaminated land None

Within 100 m of EPA-listed site

Threatened ecology (TEC) 0.4%

Mapped TEC vegetation

Sea-level rise exposure 0.1%

Coastal hazard mapping

Flight noise contour None

ANEF / aircraft noise

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Market

Connells Point 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)
$2,255,369
61 sales · land value $1.44M
Median rent (house)
$800 / wk
Houses
Gross rental yield
2.0%
House, gross of costs

DA activity

Development applications in Connells Point

64 development applications for Connells Point addresses were decided by Georges River Council over the past 24 months. 52 approved — a 81% approval rate.

81%
Approved
DAs lodged (24m)
64
Approved
52
New dwelling DAs
78
Building approvals (12m)
38

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Connells Point

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

Green cover
37%
Amenity score
52.3 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
53.2 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
64.7 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

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FAQs

Common questions about Connells Point

What's the zoning in Connells Point 2221?

Connells Point is dominated by the R2 (Low Density Residential) zone, which covers 868 of 980 lots (89%). The full mix is: R2 Low Density Residential (89%), RE1 Public Recreation (6%), R3 Medium Density Residential (4%), SP2 Infrastructure (1%), W2 Recreational Waterways (1%).

What's the height limit and FSR in Connells Point?

Across Connells Point, the average maximum building height is 9.0 m and the average maximum Floor Space Ratio (FSR) is 0.56:1. 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 Connells Point?

Yes — 888 lots in Connells Point 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 Connells Point?

The median sale price in Connells Point over the past 24 months is $2,255,369, across 61 sales. Median unimproved land value is $1,440,000.

What's the median rent in Connells Point?

Median weekly rent for a house in Connells Point is $800. Gross rental yield works out to 2.0%.

What's the development application approval rate in Georges River Council?

Georges River Council decided 64 development applications for Connells Point addresses over the past 24 months, with 52 approved (81% 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 Connells Point?

Across Connells Point, 1% with heritage controls, 0.2% 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 Connells Point?

902 of 980 lots in Connells Point show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a granny flat, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 35.9 / 100.

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, FSR, and overlays parsed from the Georges River 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.

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