To provide greater housing choice, affordability and to better meet the needs of the local community, we are planning for a mix of land sizes and housing types in all stages of the East Lismore development.
We need to carefully consider the site's sloping land and environmental constraints to determine what types of housing are suitable for the site and can be feasibly delivered.
Stage 1 covers a 5-hectare area at the northern end of the site and could support around 100 homes by prioritising smaller, more affordable housing types.
To help finalise our Stage 1 plans and inform the overall site masterplan, we are seeking community and stakeholder feedback on our initial plans until 9am, Monday 16 February 2026.
Stage 1 plans
The draft concept for Stage 1 features:
- two, three and four-bedroom terraces
- two and three-bedroom apartments in low-rise buildings
- around 10 lots to relocate suitable buyback homes
- homes set back from flood prone and vegetated areas to retain habitat for local wildlife
- landscaping that celebrates and enhances the site’s natural setting
- leafy, slow-traffic streets that prioritise walking and cycling to support active, healthy lifestyles and provide easy connections to nearby destinations.
More information about the proposed Stage 1 housing types is available in the tabs to the right. These housing types may also be considered in future stages.
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Terraces
Terraces are a type of attached dwelling, with one or both side walls shared between the adjacent terrace home.
A range of terraces are proposed for Stage 1, with different bedroom, bathroom, parking and outdoor space configurations to suit different households' lifestyles, needs and budgets.
Proposed terrace options are summarised below. Prices are indicative and listed as a guide only. Prices are subject to future market conditions at the time of sale and will vary depending on the land size and housing type.
| Option | Bedrooms and bathrooms | Parking | Size | Price guide (indicative) | Key features / notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrace A | 2 bedrooms 1.5 bathrooms | 2 spaces (1 garage + 1 driveway) | Land size - 136.5sqm (5.25m wide / 26m deep) Internal size - 102sqm Backyard size - around 30sqm | $475,000 - $575,000 | Opportunity to convert garage into a bedroom |
| Terrace B | 2 bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms | 1 space (located outside the lot in a common car park) | Land size - 83.5sqm (4.5m wide / 18.5m deep) Internal size - 91sqm Backyard size - 20sqm, with access to large communal landscaped area (community title) | $425,000 - $525,000 | Compact two-bedroom home. Community title - shared ownership of car park and communal landscaped area |
| Terrace C | 3 bedrooms 1.5 bathrooms | 2 spaces (1 garage + 1 driveway) | Land size - between 137sqm - 190sqm (5.2m - 6m wide / 26 - 32m deep) Internal size - between 100sqm - 120sqm Backyard size - between 32sqm - 53sqm | $550,000 - $650,000 | Opportunity to convert garage into a bedroom |
| Terrace D | 3 bedrooms 3 bathrooms | 2 spaces (garage or carport) | Land size - approx. 202sqm (13.5m wide / 15m deep) Internal size - 122sqm Backyard size - 40sqm - 56sqm | $600,000 - $700,000 | Wide lot that appears similar to a semi-detached house. |
| Terrace E | 3 - 4 bedrooms 2.5 bathrooms | 2 spaces (rear garage or carport) | Land size - approx. 137sqm - 190sqm (5.2m - 6m wide / 26m - 32m deep) Internal size - between 120sqm - 130sqm Backyard size - between 28sqm - 50sqm | $600,000 - $700,000 | Rear laneway parking access provides enhanced street appeal and opportunity for a studio above the garage. |
| Terrace F | 3 - 4 bedrooms 1.5 - 2 bathrooms | 1 space (located outside the lot in a common car park) | Land size - approx. 137sqm - 190sqm (5.2m - 6m wide / 26m - 32m deep) Internal size - between 115sqm - 130sqm Backyard size - between 40sqm - 56sqm | $500,000 - $600,000 | Removing car space from the home/lot can provide larger living spaces and backyard. |
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Apartments
Low–rise apartment buildings are proposed for the eastern hillside, providing homes for multiple households on a smaller footprint while optimising the amount of indoor living space and outdoor private space.
Two apartment options are proposed for Stage 1, summarised below. Prices are indicative and listed as a guide only. Prices are subject to future market conditions at the time of sale and will vary depending on the land size and housing type.
| Option | Bedrooms and bathrooms |
Parking | Size | Price guide (indicative) | Key features / notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Apartment A |
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom |
1 space (under lower unit) |
Internal size - 75sqm (9m wide / 10.5 deep) Private yard size - approx. 30 sqm (working with slope) |
$500,000 - $700,000 |
Strata title - shared ownership of common property. Working with the site's slope, this single storey apartment functions like a small home with private staircase access and private yard. |
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Apartment B |
3 bedrooms 3 bath |
1 space (under lower unit) |
Internal size - 109sqm (4.5m wide / 14.5m deep) Private yard size - approx. 30 sqm (working with slope) |
$600,000 - $850,000 |
Strata title - shared ownership of common property. Working with the site's slope, this two storey apartment functions like a small home with private staircase access and private yard. |
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Relocated buyback houses
Around 10 lots on the eastern hillside are proposed for relocated buyback homes from flood-affected areas, if determined suitable through further investigations.
Relocating and repurposing existing homes can be more sustainable than building a new home, while also contributing to neighbourhood character. Relocated homes would require renovations and as they are larger, there may be an opportunity to increase the number of dwellings by:
- converting the home into multiple apartments
- raising the height of the home to build an additional home or apartments underneath.
Features of relocated buyback home lots are summarised below. Prices are indicative and listed as a guide only. Prices are subject to future market conditions at the time of sale and will vary depending on the land size and housing type. Costs are at the buyer's expense and do not represent a commitment or an offer.
We are exploring ways to help with relocating and renovating homes, wherever possible, prioritising buyback participants and those who have purchased a home through the NSW Reconstruction Authority’s sales program. More information will be made available as planning progresses.
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Bedrooms and bathrooms |
Parking |
Size |
Price guide (indicative) |
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Will vary, could be around 3 - 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms |
2 spaces |
Land size - 450sqm (15m wide / 30m deep) Internal size - between 100sqm - 250sqm Backyard size - between 150sqm - 250sqm |
Land only: Relocation only: Relocation and refurbishment: Total (land purchase, relocation and refurbishment): |
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