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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-04-27

Robertson, NSW 2577 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Low Density Residential dominant. Median sale $1.12M over the last 24 months. 84% of decided DAs approved.

Dominant zone
R2
Low Density Residential
Median sale (24m)
$1.12M
88 sales
DA approval rate
84%
51 of 61 approved
Total lots
1,457
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Zoning

What you can build in Robertson

Robertson 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 39.1%
C3 Commercial Core 30.8%
R5 Large Lot Residential 13.1%
SP2 Infrastructure 9.0%
E1 Local Centre 8.0%
Avg max height
5.0 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
Residential51%
Commercial8%
Environment31%
Rural0%

Location

Where Robertson sits

Robertson 2577 covers an undefined area within Wingecarribee Shire Council.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Wingecarribee Shire Council
Postcode
2577
Area
Total lots
1,457

Drill into any lot in Robertson

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 Robertson

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
716

under SEPP (Housing) 2021

Subdivision potential
94

lots that may support subdivision

Site assembly
9

adjoining lots with combined upside

Total dev potential
0 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
6.7 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

0

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Robertson

52% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; also: 1% of lots carry heritage controls; 13.4% 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 51.8%

RFS bushfire-prone land mapping

Heritage controls 1.0%

Heritage item or Conservation Area

Near contaminated land None

Within 100 m of EPA-listed site

Threatened ecology (TEC) 13.4%

Mapped TEC vegetation

Sea-level rise exposure None

Coastal hazard mapping

Flight noise contour None

ANEF / aircraft noise

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Market

Robertson 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)
$1,120,000
88 sales · land value $606K
Median rent (house)
$620 / wk
Houses
Gross rental yield
2.8%
House, gross of costs

DA activity

Development applications in Robertson

61 development applications for Robertson addresses were decided by Wingecarribee Shire Council over the past 24 months. 51 approved — a 84% approval rate.

84%
Approved
DAs lodged (24m)
61
Approved
51
New dwelling DAs
82
Building approvals (12m)
29

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Robertson

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

Green cover
62%
Amenity score
73.1 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
66.8 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
76.5 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Robertson

What's the zoning in Robertson 2577?

Robertson is dominated by the R2 (Low Density Residential) zone, which covers 551 of 1,457 lots (39%). The full mix is: R2 Low Density Residential (39%), C3 Commercial Core (31%), R5 Large Lot Residential (13%), SP2 Infrastructure (9%), E1 Local Centre (8%).

What's the building height limit in Robertson?

Across Robertson, the average maximum building height is 5.0 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 Robertson?

Yes — 716 lots in Robertson 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 Robertson?

The median sale price in Robertson over the past 24 months is $1,120,000, across 88 sales. Median unimproved land value is $606,000.

What's the median rent in Robertson?

Median weekly rent for a house in Robertson is $620. Gross rental yield works out to 2.8%.

What's the development application approval rate in Wingecarribee Shire Council?

Wingecarribee Shire Council decided 61 development applications for Robertson addresses over the past 24 months, with 51 approved (84% 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 Robertson?

Across Robertson, 1% with heritage controls, 51.8% 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 Robertson?

0 of 1,457 lots in Robertson show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a granny flat, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 6.7 / 100.

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, FSR, and overlays parsed from the Wingecarribee Shire 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 →