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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-04-27

Minnamurra, NSW 2533 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Low Density Residential dominant. Median sale $1.44M over the last 24 months. 79% of decided DAs approved.

Dominant zone
R2
Low Density Residential
Median sale (24m)
$1.44M
30 sales
DA approval rate
79%
22 of 28 approved
Total lots
386
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Zoning

What you can build in Minnamurra

Minnamurra 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 94.0%
C2 Centre Support 2.1%
RE1 Public Recreation 1.6%
SP2 Infrastructure 1.6%
E1 Local Centre 0.8%
Avg max height
8.0 m

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

Avg max FSR
0.45:1

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

Use mix
Residential94%
Commercial1%
Environment2%

Location

Where Minnamurra sits

Minnamurra 2533 covers an undefined area within The Council of the Municipality of Kiama.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
The Council of the Municipality of Kiama
Postcode
2533
Area
Total lots
386

Drill into any lot in Minnamurra

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Development potential

Where the upside is in Minnamurra

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

Underdeveloped
74

lots with remaining GFA capacity

granny flat eligible
330

under SEPP (Housing) 2021

Subdivision potential
120

lots that may support subdivision

Site assembly
1

adjoining lots with combined upside

Total dev potential
366 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: 1,598 dwellings, with 68,552 m² of unused GFA across the suburb.

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Minnamurra

1.6% of lots intersect a Threatened Ecological Community; also: 0.8% 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 2.3%

RFS bushfire-prone land mapping

Heritage controls None

Heritage item or Conservation Area

Near contaminated land None

Within 100 m of EPA-listed site

Threatened ecology (TEC) 1.6%

Mapped TEC vegetation

Sea-level rise exposure 0.8%

Coastal hazard mapping

Flight noise contour None

ANEF / aircraft noise

Market

Minnamurra 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)
$1,435,000
30 sales · land value $984K
Median rent (house)
$750 / wk
Houses
Gross rental yield
2.2%
House, gross of costs

DA activity

Development applications in Minnamurra

28 development applications for Minnamurra addresses were decided by The Council of the Municipality of Kiama over the past 24 months. 22 approved — a 79% approval rate.

79%
Approved
DAs lodged (24m)
28
Approved
22
New dwelling DAs
28
Building approvals (12m)
9

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Minnamurra

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

Green cover
43%
Amenity score
38.3 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
38.7 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
52.1 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

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FAQs

Common questions about Minnamurra

What's the zoning in Minnamurra 2533?

Minnamurra is dominated by the R2 (Low Density Residential) zone, which covers 362 of 386 lots (94%). The full mix is: R2 Low Density Residential (94%), C2 Centre Support (2%), RE1 Public Recreation (2%), SP2 Infrastructure (2%), E1 Local Centre (1%).

What's the height limit and FSR in Minnamurra?

Across Minnamurra, the average maximum building height is 8.0 m and the average maximum Floor Space Ratio (FSR) is 0.45:1. 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 Minnamurra?

Yes — 330 lots in Minnamurra 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 Minnamurra?

The median sale price in Minnamurra over the past 24 months is $1,435,000, across 30 sales. Median unimproved land value is $984,000.

What's the median rent in Minnamurra?

Median weekly rent for a house in Minnamurra is $750. Gross rental yield works out to 2.2%.

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

The Council of the Municipality of Kiama decided 28 development applications for Minnamurra addresses over the past 24 months, with 22 approved (79% approval rate). Processing time depends heavily on application complexity, council backlog, and whether the application requires referral to other agencies.

What planning constraints apply in Minnamurra?

Across Minnamurra, 2.3% 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 Minnamurra?

366 of 386 lots in Minnamurra 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 The Council of the Municipality of Kiama 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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