Property market & development

Yarrawarrah property market, zoning & development — NSW 2233

Yarrawarrah is a compact suburb of about 2,800 people in NSW’s Sutherland Shire, made up almost entirely of houses. With a median weekly rent of $520 and family-sized households averaging 3.0 people, this page brings together verified ABS Census measures to help you gauge the local market and where Yarrawarrah blocks may hold value. Then audit a specific block to see its exact value and development potential.

Postcode 2233Sutherland ShireNSW
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Market snapshot

Yarrawarrah property market snapshot

Median weekly rent
$520/wk
Median monthly mortgage
$2,730/mo
Median household income
$2,724/wk
Population
2,775
Median age
42
Avg household size
3.0
Private dwellings
943
Apartments
1%

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

Prices & value

Yarrawarrah house & unit prices — and what yours is worth

We don't publish current Yarrawarrah 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.

Value-add

What could you do with a Yarrawarrah 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

Yarrawarrah zoning and planning controls

Yarrawarrah is made up of a mix of planning zones (below); residential development potential depends on the exact site.

Business & centres
E1 Local Centre
Recreation
RE1 Public Recreation
Environmental & conservation
C2 Environmental ConservationC4 Environmental Living
Special purpose
SP2 Infrastructure

Planning instrument: Sutherland Shire Local Environmental Plan 2015.

NSW's low- and mid-rise housing reforms are progressively lifting what's permissible near centres and transport across the state, so a Yarrawarrah 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

Yarrawarrah duplex, zoning & market FAQs

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

Often, yes — on a qualifying lot. On residential land, dual occupancy is generally permissible on sites that meet the minimum lot size and other controls under Sutherland Shire Local Environmental Plan 2015. Whether a specific block qualifies depends on its size, shape and frontage — audit an exact Yarrawarrah address to confirm.

Can I build a granny flat in Yarrawarrah?

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

Can I subdivide a property in Yarrawarrah?

Sometimes — it depends on your block. Subdivision in Yarrawarrah is governed by the minimum lot size for the zone under Sutherland Shire Local Environmental Plan 2015; 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 Yarrawarrah?

Yarrawarrah's development potential is set by its zoning under the local Environmental Planning Instrument, which varies by address. Audit an exact Yarrawarrah block to see what it can become.

What are the current Yarrawarrah 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 Yarrawarrah 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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Public suburb pages never expose an individual owner's identity, contact details or selling intent. Address-specific analysis runs inside Upblock's private audit flow.

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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.