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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-04-27

North Curl Curl, NSW 2099 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Low Density Residential dominant. Median sale $3.7M over the last 24 months. 84% of decided DAs approved.

Dominant zone
R2
Low Density Residential
Median sale (24m)
$3.7M
76 sales
DA approval rate
84%
120 of 143 approved
Total lots
1,317
Marketplace

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Zoning

What you can build in North Curl Curl

North Curl Curl 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 94.2%
RE1 Public Recreation 4.4%
E1 Local Centre 1.0%
E4 General Industrial 0.3%
RE2 Private Recreation 0.1%
Avg max height
8.0 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
Residential94%
Commercial1%

Location

Where North Curl Curl sits

North Curl Curl 2099 covers an undefined area within Northern Beaches Council.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Northern Beaches Council
Postcode
2099
Area
Total lots
1,317

Drill into any lot in North Curl Curl

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Development potential

Where the upside is in North Curl Curl

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
1,191

under SEPP (Housing) 2021

Subdivision potential
299

lots that may support subdivision

Site assembly
1

adjoining lots with combined upside

Total dev potential
0 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
35.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in North Curl Curl

0% of lots carry heritage controls; also: 0.2% 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 1.6%

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) 0.2%

Mapped TEC vegetation

Sea-level rise exposure None

Coastal hazard mapping

Flight noise contour None

ANEF / aircraft noise

EQ Property Buyers Agency & Property Investment

Property investment company · serves North Curl Curl, NSW

18 Taylor St, North Curl Curl NSW 2099

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Market

North Curl Curl 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)
$3,696,500
76 sales · land value $2.4M
Median rent (house)
$1,088 / wk
Houses
Gross rental yield
1.8%
House, gross of costs

DA activity

Development applications in North Curl Curl

143 development applications for North Curl Curl addresses were decided by Northern Beaches Council over the past 24 months. 120 approved — a 84% approval rate. Average processing time: 53 days.

84%
Approved
DAs lodged (24m)
143
Approved
120
New dwelling DAs
143
Building approvals (12m)
23

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in North Curl Curl

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

Green cover
39%
Amenity score
67.1 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
70.3 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
70.5 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about North Curl Curl

What's the zoning in North Curl Curl 2099?

North Curl Curl is dominated by the R2 (Low Density Residential) zone, which covers 1,241 of 1,317 lots (94%). The full mix is: R2 Low Density Residential (94%), RE1 Public Recreation (4%), E1 Local Centre (1%), E4 General Industrial (0%), RE2 Private Recreation (0%).

What's the building height limit in North Curl Curl?

Across North Curl Curl, the average maximum building height is 8.0 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 North Curl Curl?

Yes — 1,191 lots in North Curl Curl 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 North Curl Curl?

The median sale price in North Curl Curl over the past 24 months is $3,696,500, across 76 sales. Median unimproved land value is $2,400,000.

What's the median rent in North Curl Curl?

Median weekly rent for a house in North Curl Curl is $1,088. Gross rental yield works out to 1.8%.

What's the development application approval rate in Northern Beaches Council?

Northern Beaches Council decided 143 development applications for North Curl Curl addresses over the past 24 months, with 120 approved (84% approval rate). Average processing time is 53 days. Processing time depends heavily on application complexity, council backlog, and whether the application requires referral to other agencies.

What planning constraints apply in North Curl Curl?

Across North Curl Curl, 0% with heritage controls, 1.6% 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 North Curl Curl?

0 of 1,317 lots in North Curl Curl show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a granny flat, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 35.0 / 100.

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Mortgage broker · serves North Curl Curl, NSW

Unit 6/150 Pitt Rd, North Curl Curl NSW 2099

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, FSR, and overlays parsed from the Northern Beaches 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 →