Gulgan, Rezoning Application 2024
GULGAN VILLAGE
Primary Use
Identified in the Residential Strategy
Site Area
31ha of developable land
Details
R1 General Residential Zoning
Integrated resilient design. AHCS ready site.
The Northern Rivers needs more villages, not more sprawl. Gulgan Village is the region’s first intentionally planned community - almost 1,500 residents living, working, and connecting within a restored landscape. Forget cookie-cutter layouts, this isn’t your standard, business-as-usual subdivision.
Set on 50 hectares between Mullumbimby and Brunswick Heads, it’s designed for considered density: a mix of homes from 120m² to 1,400m², with tenure to suit all income levels, and extensive community gardens for food self-sufficiency.
Seventy-five percent of the site is reserved for habitat restoration and open space, extending biodiversity instead of breaking it apart. Solar passive design, local materials, and ecological waste systems keep the footprint light.
Bike networks, bus links, and local jobs mean fewer cars, stronger connections, and more time for life. Gulgan Village shows how sustainable growth can enrich rural communities, now and for generations to follow.
