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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-04-27

McMahons Point, NSW 2060 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Medium Density Residential dominant. Median sale $2.02M over the last 24 months. 85% of decided DAs approved.

Dominant zone
R3
Medium Density Residential
Median sale (24m)
$2.02M
93 sales
DA approval rate
85%
55 of 65 approved
Total lots
599
Marketplace

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Zoning

What you can build in McMahons Point

McMahons Point is dominated by R3Medium 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.

R3
Dominant
R3 Medium Density Residential 69.3%
E3 Productivity Support 11.4%
R4 High Density Residential 7.7%
RE1 Public Recreation 6.4%
E1 Local Centre 5.2%
Avg max height
8.3 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
Residential77%
Commercial16%

Location

Where McMahons Point sits

McMahons Point 2060 covers an undefined area within North Sydney Council.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
North Sydney Council
Postcode
2060
Area
Total lots
599

Drill into any lot in McMahons Point

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 McMahons Point

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

Underdeveloped
5

lots with remaining GFA capacity

granny flat eligible
147

under SEPP (Housing) 2021

Subdivision potential
133

lots that may support subdivision

Site assembly
193

adjoining lots with combined upside

Total dev potential
26 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
23.4 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

Theoretical capacity if every lot built to its limit: 74 dwellings, with 1,745 m² of unused GFA across the suburb.

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in McMahons Point

83% of lots have a heritage listing or sit in a Heritage Conservation Area — expect controls on demolition, alterations, and additions; also: 1.7% of lots are within 100m of a recorded contaminated site; 0.3% 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 82.8%

Heritage item or Conservation Area

Near contaminated land 1.7%

Within 100 m of EPA-listed site

Threatened ecology (TEC) None

Mapped TEC vegetation

Sea-level rise exposure 0.3%

Coastal hazard mapping

Flight noise contour None

ANEF / aircraft noise

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Market

McMahons 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)
$2,020,000
93 sales · land value $2.45M
Median rent (house)
$1,035 / wk
Houses
Gross rental yield
1.9%
House, gross of costs

DA activity

Development applications in McMahons Point

65 development applications for McMahons Point 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
46
Building approvals (12m)
1

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in McMahons Point

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

Green cover
31%
Amenity score
76.4 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
73.1 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
84.4 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about McMahons Point

What's the zoning in McMahons Point 2060?

McMahons Point is dominated by the R3 (Medium Density Residential) zone, which covers 389 of 599 lots (69%). The full mix is: R3 Medium Density Residential (69%), E3 Productivity Support (11%), R4 High Density Residential (8%), RE1 Public Recreation (6%), E1 Local Centre (5%).

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

Across McMahons Point, the average maximum building height is 8.3 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 McMahons Point?

Yes — 147 lots in McMahons 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 McMahons Point?

The median sale price in McMahons Point over the past 24 months is $2,020,000, across 93 sales. Median unimproved land value is $2,450,000.

What's the median rent in McMahons Point?

Median weekly rent for a house in McMahons Point is $1,035. Gross rental yield works out to 1.9%.

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

North Sydney Council decided 65 development applications for McMahons Point 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 McMahons Point?

Across McMahons Point, 83% with heritage controls, 1.7% near contaminated sites. 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 McMahons Point?

26 of 599 lots in McMahons Point show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a granny flat, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 23.4 / 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.

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