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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-04-27

Eleebana, NSW 2282 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Low Density Residential dominant. Median sale $1.23M over the last 24 months. 85% of decided DAs approved.

Dominant zone
R2
Low Density Residential
Median sale (24m)
$1.23M
147 sales
DA approval rate
85%
116 of 136 approved
Total lots
2,249
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Zoning

What you can build in Eleebana

Eleebana 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 92.3%
RU4 Primary Production Small Lots 2.8%
RE1 Public Recreation 2.4%
C2 Centre Support 1.4%
C4 Mixed Use 1.1%
Avg max height
7.9 m

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

Avg max FSR
:1

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

Use mix
Residential92%
Environment2%
Rural3%

Location

Where Eleebana sits

Eleebana 2282 covers an undefined area within Lake Macquarie City Council.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Lake Macquarie City Council
Postcode
2282
Area
Total lots
2,249

Drill into any lot in Eleebana

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 Eleebana

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

granny flat eligible
2,062

under SEPP (Housing) 2021

Subdivision potential
1,595

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
0 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
23.7 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Eleebana

42% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; also: 2% of lots carry heritage controls; 2.3% 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 42.0%

RFS bushfire-prone land mapping

Heritage controls 1.8%

Heritage item or Conservation Area

Near contaminated land None

Within 100 m of EPA-listed site

Threatened ecology (TEC) 2.3%

Mapped TEC vegetation

Sea-level rise exposure None

Coastal hazard mapping

Flight noise contour None

ANEF / aircraft noise

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Market

Eleebana 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)
$1,225,000
147 sales · land value $622K
Median rent (house)
$668 / wk
Houses
Gross rental yield
2.4%
House, gross of costs

DA activity

Development applications in Eleebana

136 development applications for Eleebana addresses were decided by Lake Macquarie City Council over the past 24 months. 116 approved — a 85% approval rate. Average processing time: 85 days.

85%
Approved
DAs lodged (24m)
136
Approved
116
New dwelling DAs
102
Building approvals (12m)
40

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Eleebana

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

Green cover
45%
Amenity score
73.5 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
83.8 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
76.5 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Eleebana

What's the zoning in Eleebana 2282?

Eleebana is dominated by the R2 (Low Density Residential) zone, which covers 2,074 of 2,249 lots (92%). The full mix is: R2 Low Density Residential (92%), RU4 Primary Production Small Lots (3%), RE1 Public Recreation (2%), C2 Centre Support (1%), C4 Mixed Use (1%).

What's the building height limit in Eleebana?

Across Eleebana, the average maximum building height is 7.9 m. Height is set per zone in the Local Environmental Plan (LEP) and can be varied by overlays and schedules. For the exact control on a specific address, generate a planning report.

Can I build a granny flat in Eleebana?

Yes — 2,062 lots in Eleebana 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 Eleebana?

The median sale price in Eleebana over the past 24 months is $1,225,000, across 147 sales. Median unimproved land value is $622,000.

What's the median rent in Eleebana?

Median weekly rent for a house in Eleebana is $668. Gross rental yield works out to 2.4%.

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

Lake Macquarie City Council decided 136 development applications for Eleebana addresses over the past 24 months, with 116 approved (85% approval rate). Average processing time is 85 days. Processing time depends heavily on application complexity, council backlog, and whether the application requires referral to other agencies.

What planning constraints apply in Eleebana?

Across Eleebana, 2% with heritage controls, 42.0% 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 Eleebana?

0 of 2,249 lots in Eleebana show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a granny flat, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 23.7 / 100.

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, FSR, and overlays parsed from the Lake Macquarie 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 →