Urban Numbering
Properties that have never had street numbers are gradually being numbered to assist with property identification for mail delivery, services such as telephone and power, and emergency services. Contact us to help you with a particular enquiry.
Urban street numbers are allocated sequentially,i.e 1,3,5, on the left hand side and 2,4,6, on the other. Rural house numbers are allocated using RAPID numbers .
Street numbers are allocated pursuant to Section 319B of the Local Government Act 1974.
How do I change my street number
In new subdivisions it is Council policy to allocate numbers sequentially; no numbers are missed out. Consequently, it is not possible to change a street number if the only reason is that the owner of the property does not like the number.
Corner properties in a new subdivision are allocated 2 numbers, one for each road to allow for access from either road. The number selected (as primary address) is dependent upon the vehicle access and letterbox being sited in the appropriate street. Similarly, large properties may have multiple addresses to allow for future development. Contact us to help you with a particular enquiry.
In older streets, there are sometimes problems with street numbering. The Property Information Officer can investigate this. Contact us to help you with a particular enquiry.
I don't want to change my street number
Renumbering of existing dwellings is avoided where possible, but occasionally where areas have been closely subdivided the old numbers become duplicated and illogical, and re-numbering is required.
This will obviously not be done without very good reason, and it will generally not be possible for people to retain their old numbers. Contact us to help you with a particular enquiry.
Street numbers for multi-unit developments
Street numbers for multi unit developments (ie, no subdivision, cross-lease or unit title) can be pre-numbered as Premise Properties. Contact us to help you with a particular enquiry.
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