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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Balcomba, QLD 4702 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

— dominant. 92 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
Median rent (house)
$527
per week
Population
7,156
ABS Census 2021
Total lots
92
1766.6 km²

Balcomba 4702 spans 2 councils: Central Highlands Regional (52 lots), Woorabinda Aboriginal Shire (40 lots). The dominant council (Central Highlands Regional) sets the canonical URL for this page.

Zoning

What you can build in Balcomba

Balcomba is dominated by . Land use, building height, and permitted development are set per zone in the council planning scheme, made under the Queensland Planning Act 2016.

Dominant
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

Location

Where Balcomba sits

Balcomba 4702 covers 1766.6 km² within Central Highlands Regional.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Central Highlands Regional
Postcode
4702
Area
1766.60 km²
Total lots
92

Drill into any lot in Balcomba

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 Balcomba

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
0

under the relevant council planning scheme

Subdivision potential
0

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
0 lots

show at least one development signal

Own a property in Balcomba?

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 Balcomba

77% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; also: 19.6% of lots: strategic cropping land; 77.2% of lots: state environmental significance; 0.8% of lots: burnt in last 5 years.

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

Flood-affected None

Flood hazard overlay mapping

Bushfire-prone 77.2%

Bushfire hazard overlay mapping

Strategic cropping land 19.6%

State-significant agricultural land — development constraints apply

State environmental significance 77.2%

Matters of State Environmental Significance (MSES) overlay

Burnt in last 5 years 0.8%

Bushfire scar mapping, 5-year window

Market

Balcomba property market

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

Median rent (house)
$527 / wk
Houses

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

Projected dwellings 2036
6,485

Queensland Government Statistician's Office projection.

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Balcomba

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

Population
7,156
Median age
32
Household income
$107.59K
Owner-occupied
43%
Renting
57%
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FAQs

Common questions about Balcomba

What's the zoning in Balcomba 4702?

Balcomba is dominated by the — (—) zone, which covers — of 92 lots (—). The full mix is: .

Can I build a secondary dwelling in Balcomba?

Most lots in Balcomba aren't eligible for a secondary dwelling under the relevant council planning scheme — typically because the dominant zoning (—) doesn't permit it, or lot sizes fall below the minimum. Always verify on the specific address.

What's the median rent in Balcomba?

Median weekly rent for a house in Balcomba is $527.

What planning constraints apply in Balcomba?

Across Balcomba, 77.2% bushfire-prone, 19.6% strategic cropping land, 77.2% state environmental significance, 0.8% burnt in last 5 years. 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 Balcomba?

0 of 92 lots in Balcomba 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 Balcomba

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.

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

Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, overlays and development potential computed from the Central Highlands Regionalcouncil planning scheme and lot-level cadastre (92 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 →