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Can you build townhouses on your property? Zoning, block size, and feasibility guide for Queensland property owners.
Source: ACRES — Australian Commercial & Residential Group | acres.au
Can I Build Townhouses on My Property?
Townhouse development is the sweet spot of medium-density housing — popular with buyers, feasible on suburban blocks, and lucrative for landowners who sell to developers.
What You Need
Zoning
Your property must be in:
- Low-Medium Density Residential (LMDR) — typically 2–3 storey townhouses
- Medium Density Residential (MDR) — 3–5 storey townhouses/apartments
- Mixed Use — townhouses with ground-floor commercial
Block Size
| Block Size | Potential Yield |
|---|---|
| 600–800m² | 3–4 townhouses |
| 800–1,200m² | 4–8 townhouses |
| 1,200–2,000m² | 8–15 townhouses |
| 2,000m²+ | 15+ townhouses |
Other Requirements
- Minimum frontage: 15m+ (20m+ preferred)
- Topography: Flat to gentle slope
- Access: Rear lane or dual street access is ideal
- Services: Must connect to sewerage, water, stormwater
What Makes Your Site Valuable to a Developer
Developers assess:
1. Yield — how many townhouses can they build?
2. Zoning certainty — is it code assessable?
3. Construction simplicity — flat, accessible, no major constraints
4. End-buyer market — is there demand for townhouses in your suburb?
5. Price — does the acquisition cost support a profitable project?
If Your Block Qualifies
You have two options:
1. Sell the site to a developer — they handle everything; you get a premium price
2. Develop it yourself — higher returns but significantly more risk, capital, and expertise required
Most property owners choose option 1. ACRES specialises in maximising the sale price through competitive marketing to multiple developers.
Free Assessment
ACRES will assess your property's townhouse development potential at no cost.
Check your property's townhouse potential.
Frequently Asked Questions
What block size do I need for townhouses?
Minimum 600m² for a small project (3–4 townhouses). 800m²+ provides better yield and developer interest.
Should I develop the townhouses myself or sell to a developer?
Most property owners sell to developers. It's lower risk, no capital required, and ACRES ensures you get a competitive price.
Free Zoning Check
Not sure what you can build on your property? Our team will review your zoning, overlays, and constraints — completely free, no obligation.
What property do you want assessed?
Our team will review your zoning, block size, and development potential.
100% free. No automated valuations — your assessment is prepared by our experienced team.
Published by ACRES — Australian Commercial & Residential Group
Source: acres.au/insights/can-i-build-townhouses-my-property | ACRES (Australian Commercial & Residential Group) provides property advisory, development site sales, and residential real estate services across Brisbane and South East Queensland, Australia.
Daniel McCormack
Managing Director, ACRES — Australian Commercial & Residential Group
