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Home builders in Griffith
Minimum lot sizes across these 12 suburbs run from 100 m² to 5000 m². That figure decides whether a second dwelling or a subdivision is even a question on your block.
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Griffith suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Heritage mapped | Bushfire-prone | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barham | R1 General, R5 Large Lot | 2 | Mapped | 1 |
| Berrigan | R5 Large Lot | 15 | Mapped | 2 |
| Coleambally | R5 Large Lot | 4 | Mapped | 1 |
| Darlington Point | R5 Large Lot | 21 | Mapped | 2 |
| Finley | R5 Large Lot | 15 | Mapped | 1 |
| Hanwood | R5 Large Lot | 5 | Mapped | 2 |
| Hay | R2 Low Density | 19 | Mapped | 2 |
| Hillston | R5 Large Lot | 20 | Mapped | 1 |
| Moulamein | R5 Large Lot | 1 | Mapped | 1 |
| Tocumwal | R1 General, R5 Large Lot | 28 | Mapped | 2 |
| Yanco | R2 Low Density | 28 | Mapped | 2 |
| Yoogali | R5 Large Lot | 3 | Mapped | 1 |
Reading the table
- 4 overlay families are mapped across the region; Berrigan carries the most at 2.
- The 12 mapped suburbs cover 12670 km² between them — Hillston is the largest at 3986 km² and Yoogali the smallest at 25 km².
What is mapped across Griffith
Mapped in all 12: Heritage — Item - General.
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Heritage — Conservation Area - General | Berrigan, Tocumwal and Yanco |
| Heritage — Item - Archaeological | Darlington Point and Hanwood |
| Heritage — Item - Landscape | Hay |
Which Griffith suburb suits which build
- Room to move
Hillston is the largest at 3985.6 km², Yoogali the most compact at 24.6 km².
- Fewest planning controls
Yoogali, with 1 overlay families mapped against 2 in Berrigan.
- Knockdown rebuild without a heritage question
Hardest in Tocumwal at 28 records, easiest in Moulamein at 1.
- Biggest minimum lot size
Tocumwal at 5000-9999 m² minimum, against 200-399.9 m² minimum in Darlington Point.
Questions about building in Griffith
Which council approves building work in Griffith?
7: Barham and Moulamein with Murray River Council; Berrigan, Finley and Tocumwal with Berrigan Council; Coleambally and Darlington Point with Murrumbidgee Council; Hanwood and Yoogali with Griffith City Council; Hay with Hay Council; Hillston with Carrathool Council; Yanco with Leeton Shire Council.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Griffith?
Yes, in all 12 mapped Griffith suburbs: Barham, Berrigan, Coleambally, Darlington Point, Finley, Hanwood, Hay, Hillston, Moulamein, Tocumwal, Yanco and Yoogali.
Which Griffith suburb has the most planning constraints?
Berrigan: 2 overlay families against 1 in Yoogali.
What planning zones apply across Griffith?
3: R1 General Residential, R2 Low Density Residential and R5 Large Lot Residential. Widest range: Barham, at 2.
Is heritage mapped in Griffith?
Heritage records intersecting each suburb: Tocumwal 28, Yanco 28, Darlington Point 21, Hillston 20, Hay 19, Berrigan 15, Finley 15, Hanwood 5, Coleambally 4, Yoogali 3, Barham 2, Moulamein 1.
What is the minimum lot size across Griffith?
Darlington Point: 200-399.9 m² minimum; Finley: 600-624 m² minimum; Tocumwal: 5000-9999 m² minimum.
Lodge with: Barham and Moulamein with Murray River Council (Wakool Local Environmental Plan 2013); Berrigan, Finley and Tocumwal with Berrigan Council (Berrigan Local Environmental Plan 2013); Coleambally and Darlington Point with Murrumbidgee Council (Murrumbidgee Local Environmental Plan 2013); Hanwood and Yoogali with Griffith City Council (Griffith Local Environmental Plan 2014); Hay with Hay Council (Hay Local Environmental Plan 2011); Hillston with Carrathool Council (Carrathool Local Environmental Plan 2012); Yanco with Leeton Shire Council (Leeton Local Environmental Plan 2014). Read 2026-09-20.
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