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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-04-27

Peakhurst, NSW 2210 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Low Density Residential dominant. Median sale $1.38M over the last 24 months. 84% of decided DAs approved.

Dominant zone
R2
Low Density Residential
Median sale (24m)
$1.38M
360 sales
DA approval rate
84%
158 of 189 approved
Total lots
3,453
Marketplace

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Zoning

What you can build in Peakhurst

Peakhurst 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 85.5%
R4 High Density Residential 5.8%
E4 General Industrial 4.8%
R3 Medium Density Residential 2.0%
RE1 Public Recreation 1.9%
Avg max height
9.4 m

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

Avg max FSR
0.61:1

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

Use mix
Residential91%
Commercial6%

Location

Where Peakhurst sits

Peakhurst 2210 covers an undefined area within Georges River Council.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Georges River Council
Postcode
2210
Area
Total lots
3,453

Drill into any lot in Peakhurst

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 Peakhurst

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

Underdeveloped
1,621

lots with remaining GFA capacity

granny flat eligible
3,012

under SEPP (Housing) 2021

Subdivision potential
798

lots that may support subdivision

Site assembly
17

adjoining lots with combined upside

Total dev potential
3,315 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
38.7 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

Theoretical capacity if every lot built to its limit: 21,281 dwellings, with 1,050,153 m² of unused GFA across the suburb.

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Peakhurst

0% of lots carry heritage controls; also: 0.3% 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 1.3%

RFS bushfire-prone land mapping

Heritage controls 0.2%

Heritage item or Conservation Area

Near contaminated land None

Within 100 m of EPA-listed site

Threatened ecology (TEC) 0.3%

Mapped TEC vegetation

Sea-level rise exposure None

Coastal hazard mapping

Flight noise contour None

ANEF / aircraft noise

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Market

Peakhurst 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)
$1,382,900
360 sales · land value $942K
Median rent (house)
$775 / wk
Houses
Gross rental yield
2.7%
House, gross of costs

DA activity

Development applications in Peakhurst

189 development applications for Peakhurst addresses were decided by Georges River Council over the past 24 months. 158 approved — a 84% approval rate.

84%
Approved
DAs lodged (24m)
189
Approved
158
New dwelling DAs
167
Building approvals (12m)
38

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Peakhurst

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

Green cover
36%
Amenity score
89.6 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
91.5 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
88.8 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Peakhurst

What's the zoning in Peakhurst 2210?

Peakhurst is dominated by the R2 (Low Density Residential) zone, which covers 2,866 of 3,453 lots (86%). The full mix is: R2 Low Density Residential (86%), R4 High Density Residential (6%), E4 General Industrial (5%), R3 Medium Density Residential (2%), RE1 Public Recreation (2%).

What's the height limit and FSR in Peakhurst?

Across Peakhurst, the average maximum building height is 9.4 m and the average maximum Floor Space Ratio (FSR) is 0.61:1. 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 Peakhurst?

Yes — 3,012 lots in Peakhurst 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 Peakhurst?

The median sale price in Peakhurst over the past 24 months is $1,382,900, across 360 sales. Median unimproved land value is $942,000.

What's the median rent in Peakhurst?

Median weekly rent for a house in Peakhurst is $775. Gross rental yield works out to 2.7%.

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

Georges River Council decided 189 development applications for Peakhurst addresses over the past 24 months, with 158 approved (84% 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 Peakhurst?

Across Peakhurst, 0% with heritage controls, 1.3% 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 Peakhurst?

3,315 of 3,453 lots in Peakhurst show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a granny flat, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 38.7 / 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.

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