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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-04-27

Kingsford, NSW 2032 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Low Density Residential dominant. Median sale $1.19M over the last 24 months. 84% of decided DAs approved.

Dominant zone
R2
Low Density Residential
Median sale (24m)
$1.19M
376 sales
DA approval rate
84%
190 of 226 approved
Total lots
2,942
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Zoning

What you can build in Kingsford

Kingsford 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 68.6%
R3 Medium Density Residential 25.1%
E2 Commercial Centre 5.4%
E1 Local Centre 0.5%
RE1 Public Recreation 0.4%
Avg max height
10.4 m

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

Avg max FSR
0.76:1

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

Use mix
Residential93%
Commercial6%

Location

Where Kingsford sits

Kingsford 2032 covers an undefined area within Randwick City Council.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Randwick City Council
Postcode
2032
Area
Total lots
2,942

Drill into any lot in Kingsford

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 Kingsford

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

Underdeveloped
867

lots with remaining GFA capacity

granny flat eligible
2,245

under SEPP (Housing) 2021

Subdivision potential
1,470

lots that may support subdivision

Site assembly
75

adjoining lots with combined upside

Total dev potential
2,885 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
43.2 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb · 154 high-signal lots

Theoretical capacity if every lot built to its limit: 14,201 dwellings, with 679,692 m² of unused GFA across the suburb.

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Kingsford

1% of lots carry heritage controls.

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 0.7%

Heritage item or Conservation Area

Near contaminated land 0.6%

Within 100 m of EPA-listed site

Threatened ecology (TEC) None

Mapped TEC vegetation

Sea-level rise exposure None

Coastal hazard mapping

Flight noise contour None

ANEF / aircraft noise

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Market

Kingsford 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)
$1,190,000
376 sales · land value $1.96M
Median rent (house)
$850 / wk
Houses
Gross rental yield
3.2%
House, gross of costs

DA activity

Development applications in Kingsford

226 development applications for Kingsford addresses were decided by Randwick City Council over the past 24 months. 190 approved — a 84% approval rate. Average processing time: 19 days.

84%
Approved
DAs lodged (24m)
226
Approved
190
New dwelling DAs
187
Building approvals (12m)
13

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Kingsford

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

Population
13,605
Median age
33
Household income
$98.54K
Owner-occupied
47%
Renting
51%
Green cover
31%
Amenity score
94.9 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
92.8 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
95.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Kingsford

What's the zoning in Kingsford 2032?

Kingsford is dominated by the R2 (Low Density Residential) zone, which covers 2,011 of 2,942 lots (69%). The full mix is: R2 Low Density Residential (69%), R3 Medium Density Residential (25%), E2 Commercial Centre (5%), E1 Local Centre (1%), RE1 Public Recreation (0%).

What's the height limit and FSR in Kingsford?

Across Kingsford, the average maximum building height is 10.4 m and the average maximum Floor Space Ratio (FSR) is 0.76:1. 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 Kingsford?

Yes — 2,245 lots in Kingsford 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 Kingsford?

The median sale price in Kingsford over the past 24 months is $1,190,000, across 376 sales. Median unimproved land value is $1,960,000.

What's the median rent in Kingsford?

Median weekly rent for a house in Kingsford is $850. Gross rental yield works out to 3.2%.

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

Randwick City Council decided 226 development applications for Kingsford addresses over the past 24 months, with 190 approved (84% approval rate). Average processing time is 19 days. Processing time depends heavily on application complexity, council backlog, and whether the application requires referral to other agencies.

What planning constraints apply in Kingsford?

Across Kingsford, 1% with heritage controls, 0.6% 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 Kingsford?

2,885 of 2,942 lots in Kingsford show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a granny flat, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 43.2 / 100.

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, FSR, and overlays parsed from the Randwick 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 →