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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Clayfield, QLD 4011 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Low-medium density residential dominant. 5,712 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
LMDR
Low-medium density residential
Median rent (house)
$1,001
per week
Population
10,660
ABS Census 2021
Total lots
5,712
2.7 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Clayfield

Clayfield is dominated by LMDRLow-medium density residential. Land use, building height, and permitted development are set per zone in the council planning scheme, made under the Queensland Planning Act 2016.

LMDR
Dominant
LMDR Low-medium density residential 71.0%
CR Character residential 21.4%
LDR Low density residential 2.9%
NC Neighbourhood centre 1.9%
EM Environmental management 0.8%
CF Community facilities 0.8%
OS Open space 0.6%
SP Special purpose 0.3%
SR Sport and recreation 0.2%
Avg max height
m

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

Theoretical dwellings

Modelled dwelling capacity if every lot built to its zone controls.

Use mix
Residential95%
Commercial2%
Environment2%

Location

Where Clayfield sits

Clayfield 4011 covers 2.7 km² within Brisbane City.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Brisbane City
Postcode
4011
Area
2.70 km²
Total lots
5,712

Drill into any lot in Clayfield

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 Clayfield

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

secondary dwelling eligible
2,174

under the relevant council planning scheme

Subdivision potential
0

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
2,174 lots

show at least one development signal

Own a property in Clayfield?

Check your lot's exact development potential — height, FSR, granny flat, subdivision, dual-occ.

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Clayfield

25% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development.

Suburb-wide percentages — your specific lot may have all, some, or none of these.

Flood-affected 24.9%

Flood hazard overlay mapping

Bushfire-prone None

Bushfire hazard overlay mapping

Market

Clayfield property market

Rent and market context from state rental bond and demographic data.

Median rent (house)
$1,001 / wk
Houses

Sale-price history isn't yet loaded for Queensland suburbs — rent, demographics and planning data are shown where available.

Projected dwellings 2036
12,792

Queensland Government Statistician's Office projection.

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Clayfield

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

Population
10,660
Median age
37
Household income
$101.5K
Owner-occupied
57%
Renting
43%
Amenity score
100.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Lifestyle score
88.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Clayfield

What's the zoning in Clayfield 4011?

Clayfield is dominated by the LMDR (Low-medium density residential) zone, which covers 3,690 of 5,712 lots (71%). The full mix is: LMDR Low-medium density residential (71%), CR Character residential (21%), LDR Low density residential (3%), NC Neighbourhood centre (2%), EM Environmental management (1%), CF Community facilities (1%), OS Open space (1%), SP Special purpose (0%), SR Sport and recreation (0%).

Can I build a secondary dwelling in Clayfield?

Yes — 2,174 lots in Clayfield appear eligible for a secondary dwelling under the relevant council planning scheme, based on lot size, zoning, and frontage. Eligibility is lot-specific: get a planning report on your address to confirm.

What's the median rent in Clayfield?

Median weekly rent for a house in Clayfield is $1,001.

What planning constraints apply in Clayfield?

Across Clayfield, 24.9% flood-affected. 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 Clayfield?

2,174 of 5,712 lots in Clayfield show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a secondary dwelling, or capable of subdivision.

Get a planning report for any address in Clayfield

Suburb-wide stats are useful for context. For a buy-or-walk decision on a specific lot, you need every control, every constraint, and every clause cited to source.

Run a report — from A$29

14-section report · planning scheme controls cross-referenced · cited to source

Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, overlays and development potential computed from the Brisbane Citycouncil planning scheme and lot-level cadastre (5,712 lots). Hazard overlays, demographics and rent drawn from Queensland council planning schemes, Development.i / council DA registers, Queensland Globe, and ABS Census 2021. Aggregated by ZoneDSS · last updated 2026-06-08.

Suburb-wide statistics — your specific lot may vary. Always run a planning report on the actual address before making a decision. How ZoneDSS works →