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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-04-27

Kirribilli, NSW 2061 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Low Density Residential dominant. Median sale $1.93M over the last 24 months. 85% of decided DAs approved.

Dominant zone
R2
Low Density Residential
Median sale (24m)
$1.93M
152 sales
DA approval rate
85%
55 of 65 approved
Total lots
578
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Zoning

What you can build in Kirribilli

Kirribilli 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 41.7%
R4 High Density Residential 29.4%
R3 Medium Density Residential 19.6%
SP2 Infrastructure 4.7%
RE1 Public Recreation 4.5%
Avg max height
9.3 m

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

Avg max FSR
1.00:1

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

Use mix
Residential87%
Commercial3%

Location

Where Kirribilli sits

Kirribilli 2061 covers an undefined area within North Sydney Council.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
North Sydney Council
Postcode
2061
Area
Total lots
578

Drill into any lot in Kirribilli

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Development potential

Where the upside is in Kirribilli

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

Underdeveloped
8

lots with remaining GFA capacity

granny flat eligible
258

under SEPP (Housing) 2021

Subdivision potential
72

lots that may support subdivision

Site assembly
80

adjoining lots with combined upside

Total dev potential
25 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
28.5 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

Theoretical capacity if every lot built to its limit: 79 dwellings, with 2,807 m² of unused GFA across the suburb.

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Kirribilli

77% of lots have a heritage listing or sit in a Heritage Conservation Area — expect controls on demolition, alterations, and additions; also: 0.5% 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 76.6%

Heritage item or Conservation Area

Near contaminated land None

Within 100 m of EPA-listed site

Threatened ecology (TEC) None

Mapped TEC vegetation

Sea-level rise exposure 0.5%

Coastal hazard mapping

Flight noise contour None

ANEF / aircraft noise

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Market

Kirribilli 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)
$1,930,000
152 sales · land value $3.91M
Median rent (house)
$1,175 / wk
Houses
Gross rental yield
1.7%
House, gross of costs

DA activity

Development applications in Kirribilli

65 development applications for Kirribilli addresses were decided by North Sydney Council over the past 24 months. 55 approved — a 85% approval rate. Average processing time: 65 days.

85%
Approved
DAs lodged (24m)
65
Approved
55
New dwelling DAs
40
Building approvals (12m)
1

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Kirribilli

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

Green cover
34%
Amenity score
85.6 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
74.1 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
88.9 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Kirribilli

What's the zoning in Kirribilli 2061?

Kirribilli is dominated by the R2 (Low Density Residential) zone, which covers 230 of 578 lots (42%). The full mix is: R2 Low Density Residential (42%), R4 High Density Residential (29%), R3 Medium Density Residential (20%), SP2 Infrastructure (5%), RE1 Public Recreation (5%).

What's the height limit and FSR in Kirribilli?

Across Kirribilli, the average maximum building height is 9.3 m and the average maximum Floor Space Ratio (FSR) is 1.00:1. 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 Kirribilli?

Yes — 258 lots in Kirribilli 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 Kirribilli?

The median sale price in Kirribilli over the past 24 months is $1,930,000, across 152 sales. Median unimproved land value is $3,910,000.

What's the median rent in Kirribilli?

Median weekly rent for a house in Kirribilli is $1,175. Gross rental yield works out to 1.7%.

What's the development application approval rate in North Sydney Council?

North Sydney Council decided 65 development applications for Kirribilli addresses over the past 24 months, with 55 approved (85% approval rate). Average processing time is 65 days. Processing time depends heavily on application complexity, council backlog, and whether the application requires referral to other agencies.

What planning constraints apply in Kirribilli?

Across Kirribilli, 77% with heritage controls. 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 Kirribilli?

25 of 578 lots in Kirribilli show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a granny flat, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 28.5 / 100.

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, FSR, and overlays parsed from the North Sydney 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 →