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Sutherland Shire

Builders in Gymea

St Anthony Building Group works in Gymea and nearby Sutherland Shire suburbs, building granny flats, duplexes and new homes and renovating homes. We are a licensed NSW builder (Contractor Licence 457054C).

Gymea houses and the local centre

Gymea is an inland suburb with a local centre and its own station on the T4 line. Its housing is mixed: in the 2021 Census about 45 per cent of occupied homes were separate houses, close to a third were flats or apartments and just over a fifth were semi-detached homes or townhouses.

Unlike its waterfront neighbour Gymea Bay, Gymea has no foreshore land, and the State maps show only a small area of bush fire buffer.

Local planning

Local planning notes for Gymea

Gymea is in the Sutherland Shire Council area, under the Sutherland Shire Local Environmental Plan 2015. For most Gymea lots the planning picture is simpler than on the water, but check:

  • Your zone: About half the suburb is zoned R2 Low Density Residential, with sizeable R3 Medium Density areas, some R4 High Density Residential and the E1 Local Centre zone for the village.
  • Trees and gardens: Several of Gymea's heritage items are trees, including street plantings of eucalypts, as well as the Hazelhurst garden and a natural sandstone arch bridge. Work near a listed tree may need extra care and approval.

The NSW Planning Portal shows the zone for your address; a planning certificate from Sutherland Shire Council gives the formal detail.

Our services

Services we offer in Gymea

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See a finished project near here

Our nearest completed project is a duplex in Sylvania, just over the suburb boundary. The images on that page are architectural renders.

Gymea FAQ

Gymea building FAQs

Can’t see your question? Call 0421 023 012 and we’ll talk it through.

Can I put a granny flat on my Gymea block?

Often, but it depends on your lot's zone, size, shape and any mapped constraints. Many granny flats are approved as complying development when the site meets the standards; others need a development application.

Are there heritage trees in Gymea?

Yes, the Sutherland Shire Local Environmental Plan 2015 lists several stands and street plantings of trees in Gymea as heritage items, along with the Hazelhurst garden.

Is Gymea near a train station?

Gymea Station is in the suburb, on the T4 Eastern Suburbs & Illawarra Line between Kirrawee and Miranda.

Planning a build or renovation in Gymea?

Thinking about a granny flat, duplex or renovation in Gymea? Tell us what you have in mind. Consultations are free, and we take calls Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.