Randwick
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DAs Lodged
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Median Project Value
$485,000
DAs lodged, past 90 days
Median Approval Time
60 days
approved DAs, last 12 months
As of 14 July 2026, Randwick recorded 30 — Development applications lodged in Randwick in the past 90 days (NSW Planning Portal)
As of 14 July 2026, Randwick recorded $485,000 — Median estimated cost of development for DAs lodged in Randwick in the past 90 days (NSW Planning Portal)
As of 14 July 2026, Randwick recorded 60 days — Median lodgement-to-determination time for approved DAs in Randwick, last 12 months (NSW Planning Portal)
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Total dev. value
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Development types
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PAN-652787
Modification Application37 PEROUSE ROAD RANDWICK 2031
Retail Premise; Hours of operation and trading
PAN-651952
67 ARTHUR STREET RANDWICK 2031
Attached dwelling; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
$158,400
1 new dwelling
PAN-653804
Modification Application53-55B FRENCHMANS ROAD RANDWICK 2031
Food and drink premise; Hours of operation and trading
PAN-652457
Modification Application44 AVOCA STREET RANDWICK 2031
Demolition; Dwelling house; Erection of a new structure
$275,000
via Council staff under delegated authority
PAN-651970
177 DARLEY ROAD RANDWICK 2031
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwelling
$264,000
1-storey
PAN-649212
7 COWPER STREET RANDWICK 2031
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Residential Accommodation
$1,650,000
PAN-649790
Modification Application70A FERN STREET RANDWICK 2031
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure; Semi-detached dwelling
$11,000
via Council staff under delegated authority
PAN-646107
24 CLOVELLY ROAD RANDWICK 2031
Shop top housing; Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure
$572,000
3-storey · 1 new dwelling
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Randwick Development Activity Snapshot
Randwick sits within one of Sydney's most active eastern-suburbs construction markets. The resident base of 23,035 individual taxpayers records an average taxable income of $120,485 (ATO Individual Tax Statistics, PLDL local data, latest available release), a figure that signals consistent demand for quality construction, premium finishes and architect-led design rather than volume-builder specifications.
Development activity in the LGA spans single-dwelling alterations and additions, dual-occupancy conversions, secondary dwelling (granny flat) additions and medium-density residential work. Heritage conservation areas concentrated in older residential pockets add a layer of pre-DA assessment that distinguishes Randwick projects from comparable eastern-suburbs suburbs with fewer heritage overlays.
Note: DA volume and median project value figures are not available in the current data pack and have been omitted to avoid unverified claims. Subscribe to free DA alerts to track lodgement and determination activity in real time.
Cost to Build in Randwick: What to Expect
The following figures are indicative only and are derived from ABS construction cost benchmarks for metropolitan Sydney. They are not quotes and will vary materially based on your site, design, specification and market conditions at the time of tender.
- Standard residential renovation or extension: approximately $2,500-$3,800/m² (indicative, ABS-attributed)
- Mid-range custom extension or new dwelling: approximately $3,800-$5,200/m² (indicative, ABS-attributed)
- High-specification heritage restoration or architect-designed custom home: $5,500-$7,000/m² and above (indicative, ABS-attributed)
Several Randwick-specific factors push costs toward the upper bands. Coastal salt exposure requires upgraded cladding, fixings and waterproofing specifications. Established streets, particularly around the heritage conservation areas near Alison Road and the residential pockets bordering Coogee and Clovelly, frequently present constrained site access, requiring smaller plant, hand-digging for footings, or crane lifts over adjacent dwellings. Each of these conditions adds preliminaries cost before a single trade starts work.
Heritage compliance adds design fees, heritage consultant reports and occasionally specialist materials (matching original brick coursing, timber species or window profiles) that have no volume-supply equivalent. Budget a heritage consultant fee of $2,000-$8,000 for a statement of heritage impact depending on project scale, in addition to your architect and certifier fees.
Use our build cost calculator for a project-specific indicative range, and check current material prices before finalising your contingency allowance.
DA Approvals: Randwick City Council
All development applications for residential properties in Randwick, Coogee, Kingsford, Kensington and Clovelly are assessed by Randwick City Council under the Randwick Local Environmental Plan 2012 (LEP) and the accompanying Development Control Plan (DCP 2013).
Median determination times are not available in the current data pack and have been omitted. Council's published target for standard residential DAs is 40 days from lodgement; in practice, projects in heritage conservation areas or requiring referral to Council's design review panel routinely take longer.
What most commonly delays a Randwick DA
- Requests for Additional Information (RAI): incomplete or non-compliant plans trigger a stop-clock RAI. Engaging a building designer or architect with direct Randwick Council experience significantly reduces RAI risk.
- Heritage referrals: properties listed as heritage items or within conservation areas may require referral to Council's heritage adviser, adding weeks to assessment.
- Neighbour notification periods: standard residential DAs are notified for 14 days. Submissions from neighbours trigger a review and response phase.
- BASIX and NatHERS compliance: energy efficiency certificates must accompany lodgement; missing or non-compliant certificates are a common RAI trigger.
- Flooding and foreshore overlays: properties near Coogee Beach or low-lying streets in Kingsford may require flood impact or foreshore assessment.
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Project Type: Indicative Costs and Approval Pathways
| Project Type | Indicative Cost Range (ABS-attributed, indicative only) | Typical Approval Pathway | Key Randwick Considerations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen or bathroom renovation (internal, no structural work) | $30,000-$80,000+ | No DA required (owner-builder exemption or licensed trade) | Heritage interior finishes may be required in listed properties |
| Single-storey extension (up to 50m²) | $150,000-$280,000+ | CDC (complying development) or DA depending on heritage status | Heritage overlay = DA required; coastal cladding spec adds cost |
| Double-storey addition | $280,000-$550,000+ | DA via Randwick City Council | DCP height and setback controls; design review panel possible |
| Secondary dwelling (granny flat) | $120,000-$250,000+ | CDC or DA depending on site and heritage status | Lot size and zoning eligibility must be confirmed before design |
| Full custom home (knockdown rebuild) | $900,000-$2,000,000+ | DA required; demolition approval separate | Heritage significance of existing dwelling must be assessed first |
| Heritage facade restoration | $40,000-$150,000+ | DA or CDC depending on scope; heritage consultant required | Statement of heritage impact mandatory; specialist trades required |
All cost figures are indicative only, ABS-attributed, and reflect metropolitan Sydney conditions. Obtain fixed-price quotes from licensed builders for your specific project. Approval pathways are indicative; confirm with a certifier or Randwick City Council before lodgement.
Building in Randwick: What Makes This Market Different
Heritage and architectural character
Randwick's residential streets contain a high concentration of Federation, Edwardian and Californian Bungalow dwellings, many within heritage conservation areas or individually listed under the LEP. Experienced builders in this market understand that successful extensions must integrate with, not simply adjoin, the existing architectural language. That means matching brick bond and mortar colour, sourcing period-appropriate windows, and designing roof forms that respect the original dwelling's pitch and ridge height. Builders who operate primarily in greenfield or volume residential contexts often underestimate this compliance burden.
Coastal and geological factors
Proximity to Coogee Beach and the broader coastline affects material selection across virtually every project in the 2031 postcode. Stainless fixings, marine-grade aluminium joinery, rendered masonry rather than lightweight cladding, and heightened waterproofing specifications are standard rather than optional. Sites on or near sandstone headlands present rock excavation risk; footing costs can escalate significantly if rock is encountered at shallow depth, which is common in the elevated pockets between Randwick and Clovelly.
School catchment and property value dynamics
Randwick's 12 schools record an average ICSEA of 1,132 (PLDL local school data, ACARA ICSEA scores, current enrolment period), with Claremont College reaching 1,201 and Emanuel School 1,186. High-ICSEA school catchments correlate with sustained buyer demand and strong land values, which in turn justifies, and in many cases demands, renovation expenditure that enhances both liveability and resale positioning. Extensions, dual-living configurations and high-quality kitchen and bathroom fitouts consistently deliver measurable value uplift in this demographic context.
Logistics in an established high-density suburb
Unlike greenfield outer-suburban sites, Randwick construction projects contend with narrow residential streets, council parking restrictions, skip bin permit requirements, heritage streetscape controls on hoarding and scaffolding appearance, and neighbours in close proximity on all boundaries. Experienced local builders price these preliminaries correctly; builders unfamiliar with the eastern suburbs frequently underquote and absorb the cost, or pass it on as a variation. Always confirm that a tender includes site establishment, traffic management, council permit fees and waste removal in the base price.
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