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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-04-27

Woolwich, NSW 2110 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Low Density Residential dominant. Median sale $1.75M over the last 24 months. 82% of decided DAs approved.

Dominant zone
R2
Low Density Residential
Median sale (24m)
$1.75M
20 sales
DA approval rate
82%
40 of 49 approved
Total lots
326
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Zoning

What you can build in Woolwich

Woolwich 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 81.6%
R3 Medium Density Residential 7.3%
RE1 Public Recreation 5.1%
SP2 Infrastructure 4.1%
E1 Local Centre 1.9%
Avg max height
8.0 m

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

Avg max FSR
0.53:1

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

Use mix
Residential86%
Commercial2%
Environment1%

Location

Where Woolwich sits

Woolwich 2110 covers an undefined area within The Council of the Municipality of Hunters Hill.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
The Council of the Municipality of Hunters Hill
Postcode
2110
Area
Total lots
326

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Development potential

Where the upside is in Woolwich

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

Underdeveloped
148

lots with remaining GFA capacity

granny flat eligible
226

under SEPP (Housing) 2021

Subdivision potential
36

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
271 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
34.8 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

Theoretical capacity if every lot built to its limit: 1,434 dwellings, with 78,004 m² of unused GFA across the suburb.

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Woolwich

17% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; also: 99% of lots have a heritage listing or sit in a Heritage Conservation Area — expect controls on demolition, alterations, and additions; 0.9% 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 17.2%

RFS bushfire-prone land mapping

Heritage controls 98.8%

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 0.9%

Coastal hazard mapping

Flight noise contour None

ANEF / aircraft noise

Market

Woolwich 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)
$1,745,000
20 sales · land value $4.5M
Median rent (house)
$950 / wk
Houses
Gross rental yield
5.9%
House, gross of costs

DA activity

Development applications in Woolwich

49 development applications for Woolwich addresses were decided by The Council of the Municipality of Hunters Hill over the past 24 months. 40 approved — a 82% approval rate. Average processing time: 98 days.

82%
Approved
DAs lodged (24m)
49
Approved
40
New dwelling DAs
28
Building approvals (12m)
2

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Woolwich

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

Green cover
44%
Amenity score
60.9 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
55.8 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
70.1 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

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FAQs

Common questions about Woolwich

What's the zoning in Woolwich 2110?

Woolwich is dominated by the R2 (Low Density Residential) zone, which covers 257 of 326 lots (82%). The full mix is: R2 Low Density Residential (82%), R3 Medium Density Residential (7%), RE1 Public Recreation (5%), SP2 Infrastructure (4%), E1 Local Centre (2%).

What's the height limit and FSR in Woolwich?

Across Woolwich, the average maximum building height is 8.0 m and the average maximum Floor Space Ratio (FSR) is 0.53:1. 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 Woolwich?

Yes — 226 lots in Woolwich 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 Woolwich?

The median sale price in Woolwich over the past 24 months is $1,745,000, across 20 sales. Median unimproved land value is $4,500,000.

What's the median rent in Woolwich?

Median weekly rent for a house in Woolwich is $950. Gross rental yield works out to 5.9%.

What's the development application approval rate in The Council of the Municipality of Hunters Hill?

The Council of the Municipality of Hunters Hill decided 49 development applications for Woolwich addresses over the past 24 months, with 40 approved (82% approval rate). Average processing time is 98 days. Processing time depends heavily on application complexity, council backlog, and whether the application requires referral to other agencies.

What planning constraints apply in Woolwich?

Across Woolwich, 99% with heritage controls, 17.2% 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 Woolwich?

271 of 326 lots in Woolwich show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a granny flat, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 34.8 / 100.

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, FSR, and overlays parsed from the The Council of the Municipality of Hunters Hill 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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