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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Wulguru, 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)
$597
per week
DA approval rate
100%
6 of 6 approved
Total lots
2,407
3.1 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Wulguru

Wulguru 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 96.4%
OS Open space 1.2%
LII Low impact industry 0.9%
CF Community facilities 0.6%
NC Neighbourhood centre 0.5%
SR Sport and recreation 0.3%
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
Residential96%
Commercial1%
Industrial1%
Environment2%

Location

Where Wulguru sits

Wulguru 4811 covers 3.1 km² within Townsville City.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Townsville City
Postcode
4811
Area
3.10 km²
Total lots
2,407

Drill into any lot in Wulguru

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 Wulguru

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
1,838

under the relevant council planning scheme

Subdivision potential
0

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
1,838 lots

show at least one development signal

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Wulguru

6% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; also: 7.5% of lots: state environmental significance.

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

Flood-affected None

Flood hazard overlay mapping

Bushfire-prone 5.7%

Bushfire hazard overlay mapping

State environmental significance 7.5%

Matters of State Environmental Significance (MSES) overlay

Market

Wulguru property market

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

Median rent (house)
$597 / wk
Houses

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

Projected dwellings 2036
7,027

Queensland Government Statistician's Office projection.

DA activity

Development applications in Wulguru

6 development applications for Wulguru addresses were decided by Townsville City over the past 24 months. 6 approved — a 100% approval rate.

100%
Approved
DAs lodged (24m)
6
Approved
6

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Wulguru

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

Population
6,098
Median age
39
Household income
$73.96K
Owner-occupied
71%
Renting
29%
Amenity score
100.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Lifestyle score
60.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Wulguru

What's the zoning in Wulguru 4811?

Wulguru is dominated by the LDR (Low density residential) zone, which covers 1,954 of 2,407 lots (96%). The full mix is: LDR Low density residential (96%), OS Open space (1%), LII Low impact industry (1%), CF Community facilities (1%), NC Neighbourhood centre (1%), SR Sport and recreation (0%).

Can I build a secondary dwelling in Wulguru?

Yes — 1,838 lots in Wulguru 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 Wulguru?

Median weekly rent for a house in Wulguru is $597.

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

Townsville City decided 6 development applications for Wulguru addresses over the past 24 months, with 6 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 Wulguru?

Across Wulguru, 5.7% bushfire-prone, 7.5% state environmental significance. 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 Wulguru?

1,838 of 2,407 lots in Wulguru show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a secondary dwelling, or capable of subdivision.

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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 (2,407 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 →