house setbacks Australia — House Setbacks

Traditional House Setbacks

The traditional house setbacks that were enforced when most land developed for building in Australia was 1000m2.

• Front Setback 6000 OMP
• Side Setback Single Storey 1500 OMP
• Side Setback Two Storey 2500 OMP
• The Rear boundary was the same as the side boundary requirement in most cases
• Zero setback required for non habitable rooms such as garages

Covenant House Setbacks

The covenant house setback requirements for each development will be different.
The garage setback will sometimes be reduced to 5000
The house front setback will sometimes be reduced to 3000
The house side and rear setback will sometimes be reduced to 900
The Garage setback will sometimes be zero
Sometimes the house setback will be to the outermost projection and sometimes it will be the house wall
In all cases the house must be designed to suit the available setbacks.

QDC House Setbacks

The QDC Covers the house setback requirements for all land developments in Queensland.
The QDC allows for much small land that traditional house setback requirements.
If your doing a KDRB or building between existing houses then the QDC will cover those requirements.

You can read more on the Queensland Development Code HERE

How do I know what to do about my House Setback

Your builder will know the correct requirements.
Your home will be designed to best suit the available requirements.

What about House Setback Relaxation

Yes you can apply for a relaxation with you council if required.
Some situations the relaxation will be approved, the process itself is usually straight forward.

Contact

Contact us for help designing your home to suit the required house setback

What should you know about house setbacks Australia — House Setbacks?

• Front Setback 6000 OMP
• Side Setback Single Storey 1500 OMP
• Side Setback Two Storey 2500 OMP
• The Rear boundary was the same as the side boundary requirement in most cases
• Zero setback required for non habitable rooms such as garages

1. Traditional House Setbacks
2. Covenant House Setbacks
3. QDC House Setbacks
4. How do I know what to do about my House Setback
5. What about House Setback Relaxation
6. Contact

Frequently asked questions

What is the standard front setback for a house in Australia?

The traditional front setback in Australia is 6000mm from the Outer Most Projection (OMP). However, covenant setbacks in newer developments can reduce this to as little as 3000mm depending on the specific development requirements.

What is the side setback requirement for a single storey house in Australia?

The traditional side setback for a single storey house in Australia is 1500mm from the Outer Most Projection (OMP). Covenant developments may allow reduced side setbacks of as little as 900mm.

Do garages require the same setback as the main house in Australia?

No, garages traditionally have different setback rules. Non-habitable structures like garages can sometimes have zero setback requirements. In covenant developments, the garage setback may be reduced to 5000mm or even zero depending on the development guidelines.

What is a covenant setback and how does it differ from traditional setbacks?

A covenant setback is a specific setback requirement tied to a particular land development or estate. Unlike traditional setbacks, covenant setbacks vary between developments and can allow reduced front, side, rear, and garage setbacks. Always review your land title covenant for the precise rules applicable to your property.

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What was the typical land size when traditional Australian house setbacks were established?

Traditional house setbacks in Australia were established when most residential land was developed at approximately 1000 square metres per block. As land sizes have decreased in modern developments, covenant setbacks have been introduced to allow more flexible building placement.