Property market & development

Yamba property market, zoning & development — NSW 2464

Yamba is an established suburb of about 6,400 people in NSW’s Clarence Valley, made up almost entirely of houses. With a median weekly rent of $400 and smaller households averaging 2.1 people, this page brings together verified ABS Census measures to help you gauge the local market and where Yamba blocks may hold value. Then audit a specific block to see its exact value and development potential.

Postcode 2464Clarence ValleyNSW
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Market snapshot

Yamba property market snapshot

Median weekly rent
$400/wk
Median monthly mortgage
$1,630/mo
Median household income
$1,106/wk
Population
6,405
Median age
57
Avg household size
2.1
Private dwellings
3,637
Apartments
4%

Source: ABS Census 2021 · Reference: August 2021 · Suburb-level

Prices & value

Yamba house & unit prices — and what yours is worth

We don't publish current Yamba sale prices yet. Individual sale records are not published here. Figures shown are suburb-level medians from ABS/Census sources — audit an exact address for property-specific analysis. The figures above are ABS Census measures; for a current, address-specific estimate and value-add scenarios, audit the exact property.

Lifestyle

Yamba schools, transport & lifestyle

Schools
2
Ovals & sports grounds
2
Parks
20
Public transport stops
18
Shops
27

Source: OpenStreetMap · as of August 2026 · indicative, counted within the suburb boundary

Value-add

What could you do with a Yamba property?

General value-add directions — none of these imply approval for any specific site. Exact feasibility depends on the block and its planning controls.

Cosmetic renovation

Refresh kitchens, bathrooms and finishes to lift value without structural change.

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Second-storey addition

Add living space upward where the existing dwelling and site allow.

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Dual occupancy

Two dwellings on one lot can be viable on suitable blocks under the right controls.

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Granny flat

A secondary dwelling can add rental income or flexible family space.

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Subdivision

Larger or wider lots may support subdivision, subject to minimum-lot rules.

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Knockdown rebuild

Replacing an older dwelling can unlock a site’s full potential.

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Zoning & planning

Yamba zoning and planning controls

What you can build in Yamba

Primary residential zoneR3 — Medium Density Residential
Planning instrumentClarence Valley Local Environmental Plan 2011
What the zone allowsmedium-density housing — townhouses, villas, terraces and manor homes
Dual occupancy (duplex)Generally permissible, alongside multi-dwelling housing
Secondary dwelling (granny flat)Generally permitted on residential lots that meet the NSW housing SEPP criteria
SubdivisionSubject to the minimum lot size; medium-density forms may suit

A general guide from the zoning below — exact controls vary by address, instrument and proposal. Audit an exact Yamba address →

Yamba's residential land is zoned R3 Medium Density Residential, R2 Low Density Residential, R1 General Residential, R5 Large Lot Residential — the starting point for what can be built, before address-level controls.

Residential
R3 Medium Density ResidentialR2 Low Density ResidentialR1 General ResidentialR5 Large Lot Residential
Business & centres
SP3 TouristE1 Local CentreE4 General Industrial
Recreation
RE1 Public RecreationRE2 Private RecreationW2 Recreational Waterways
Environmental & conservation
C2 Environmental ConservationC1 National Parks and Nature ReservesC3 Environmental Management
Rural
RU2 Rural Landscape
Special purpose
SP2 Infrastructure
Waterway
W3 Working WaterwaysW4 Working WaterfrontW1 Natural Waterways

Planning instrument: Clarence Valley Local Environmental Plan 2011.

NSW's low- and mid-rise housing reforms are progressively lifting what's permissible near centres and transport across the state, so a Yamba site's potential today can differ from its history. Exact controls — zone, height, floor-space ratio, minimum lot size, heritage and any coastal or environmental overlays — vary by address, planning instrument, site and proposal. Confirm them for a specific site.

Zoning source: NSW ePlanning (EPI Primary Planning Layers) · as of August 2026. General and qualified — verify controls for any specific address.

Questions

Yamba duplex, zoning & market FAQs

Can I build a duplex (dual occupancy) in Yamba?

Often, yes — on a qualifying lot. Yamba's residential land is zoned R3, R2, R1, R5, where dual occupancy is generally permissible on sites that meet the minimum lot size and other controls under Clarence Valley Local Environmental Plan 2011. Whether a specific block qualifies depends on its size, shape and frontage — audit an exact Yamba address to confirm.

Can I build a granny flat in Yamba?

Usually, yes — on a suitable residential lot. A secondary dwelling (granny flat) is generally permitted on residential lots in Yamba that meet the NSW housing SEPP criteria for lot size and setbacks. Audit your Yamba address to check feasibility for the exact site.

Can I subdivide a property in Yamba?

Sometimes — it depends on your block. Subdivision in Yamba is governed by the minimum lot size for the zone under Clarence Valley Local Environmental Plan 2011; larger or wider lots have the most potential. Audit an exact address to see whether subdivision is on the table.

What can you build in Yamba?

Yamba's residential land is primarily zoned R3 Medium Density Residential, which allows medium-density housing — townhouses, villas, terraces and manor homes. Exact controls vary by address — audit a specific Yamba block for what it can become.

What are the current Yamba house and unit prices?

We don't publish current sale prices on this page yet — the figures shown are measured ABS Census medians, not live sale data. For a current, address-specific value estimate, run a free Upblock audit.

Where does the Yamba data come from?

Population, dwelling and median figures are from the ABS 2021 Census; amenity counts from OpenStreetMap; zoning from the NSW ePlanning planning layers. Each is labelled with its source.

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Disclaimer: Upblock provides indicative property insights for research purposes only. All information should be verified independently with qualified professionals. This is not financial, legal, or professional advice. Estimates and scenarios are indicative only and do not constitute property valuations.