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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Cluden, QLD 4811 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Low density residential dominant. 100% of decided DAs approved.

Dominant zone
LDR
Low density residential
Median rent (house)
$595
per week
DA approval rate
100%
2 of 2 approved
Total lots
348
7.0 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Cluden

Cluden is dominated by LDRLow 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.

LDR
Dominant
LDR Low density residential 67.4%
SP Special purpose 20.7%
OS Open space 9.3%
SR Sport and recreation 1.5%
CF Community facilities 0.7%
LII Low impact industry 0.4%
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
Residential67%
Industrial0%
Environment11%

Location

Where Cluden sits

Cluden 4811 covers 7.0 km² within Townsville City.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Townsville City
Postcode
4811
Area
7.00 km²
Total lots
348

Drill into any lot in Cluden

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 Cluden

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
178

under the relevant council planning scheme

Subdivision potential
0

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
178 lots

show at least one development signal

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Cluden

7% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; also: 3.4% of lots: strategic cropping land; 26.7% of lots: state environmental significance; 0.1% 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 6.9%

Bushfire hazard overlay mapping

Strategic cropping land 3.4%

State-significant agricultural land — development constraints apply

State environmental significance 26.7%

Matters of State Environmental Significance (MSES) overlay

Burnt in last 5 years 0.1%

Bushfire scar mapping, 5-year window

Market

Cluden property market

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

Median rent (house)
$595 / wk
Houses

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

Projected dwellings 2036
9,398

Queensland Government Statistician's Office projection.

DA activity

Development applications in Cluden

2 development applications for Cluden addresses were decided by Townsville City over the past 24 months. 2 approved — a 100% approval rate.

100%
Approved
DAs lodged (24m)
2
Approved
2

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Cluden

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

Population
7,017
Median age
32
Household income
$107.88K
Owner-occupied
56%
Renting
44%
Amenity score
100.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Lifestyle score
46.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Cluden

What's the zoning in Cluden 4811?

Cluden is dominated by the LDR (Low density residential) zone, which covers 182 of 348 lots (67%). The full mix is: LDR Low density residential (67%), SP Special purpose (21%), OS Open space (9%), SR Sport and recreation (2%), CF Community facilities (1%), LII Low impact industry (0%).

Can I build a secondary dwelling in Cluden?

Yes — 178 lots in Cluden 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 Cluden?

Median weekly rent for a house in Cluden is $595.

What's the development application approval rate in Townsville City?

Townsville City decided 2 development applications for Cluden addresses over the past 24 months, with 2 approved (100% 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 Cluden?

Across Cluden, 6.9% bushfire-prone, 3.4% strategic cropping land, 26.7% state environmental significance, 0.1% 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 Cluden?

178 of 348 lots in Cluden 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 Cluden

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 Townsville Citycouncil planning scheme and lot-level cadastre (348 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 →