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Home builders in Shellharbour & Kiama
Gerringong, Kiama and Shellharbour — 3 suburbs mapped across 2 planning schemes.
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Shellharbour & Kiama suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Height limit | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerringong | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | 8.5m | 1 |
| Kiama | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density, R5 Large Lot | 8.5m | 3 |
| Shellharbour | R2 Low Density, R3 Medium Density | — | 3 |
Reading the table
- Heritage mapping runs from 120 in Kiama down to 25 in Gerringong.
- 4 overlay families are mapped across the region; Kiama carries the most at 3.
- The 3 mapped suburbs cover 23 km² between them — Gerringong is the largest at 11 km² and Shellharbour the smallest at 2.4 km².
What is mapped across Shellharbour & Kiama
Mapped in all 3: Heritage — Item - General.
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Heritage — Conservation Area - General | Kiama and Shellharbour |
| Heritage — Item - Archaeological | Kiama |
| Heritage — Item - Landscape | Shellharbour |
Which Shellharbour & Kiama suburb suits which build
- Room to move
Gerringong is the largest at 10.9 km², Shellharbour the most compact at 2.4 km².
- Fewest planning controls
Gerringong, with 1 overlay families mapped against 3 in Kiama.
- Knockdown rebuild without a heritage question
Hardest in Kiama at 120 records, easiest in Gerringong at 25.
Questions about building in Shellharbour & Kiama
Which council approves building work in Shellharbour & Kiama?
2: Gerringong and Kiama with Kiama Council; Shellharbour with Shellharbour Council.
Which Shellharbour & Kiama suburb has the most planning constraints?
Kiama: 3 overlay families against 1 in Gerringong. Heritage — Item - Archaeological is mapped in Kiama and in none of the others.
What planning zones apply across Shellharbour & Kiama?
3: R2 Low Density Residential, R3 Medium Density Residential and R5 Large Lot Residential. Widest range: Kiama, at 3.
Is heritage mapped in Shellharbour & Kiama?
Heritage records intersecting each suburb: Kiama 120, Shellharbour 51, Gerringong 25.
Lodge with: Gerringong and Kiama with Kiama Council (Kiama Local Environmental Plan 2011); Shellharbour with Shellharbour Council (Shellharbour Local Environmental Plan 2013). Read 2026-09-14.
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Building in Shellharbour & Kiama?
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