Woodrising runs renovation / extension first, with swimming pool / spa (10) close behind: renovation / extension leads at 10 of 35 DAs on record. A Value-tier market on a $660k median, a typical job runs $65k, approvals are up 14% year on year.
Recent approvals
$27k
14 Leeward Close
Demolition · 10 Aug 2026
$45k
13 Windward Close
Erection of a new structure · 15 Jul 2026
$121k
30 Endeavour Close
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure · 15 Jul 2026
$98k
12 Fremantle Drive
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure · 15 Jul 2026
$79k
8 Eagle Close
Shed · 20 May 2026
$189k
16 Leeward Close
Demolition · 21 Jan 2026
$38k
18 Windward Close
Demolition · 13 Nov 2025
$26k
20 Shamrock Close
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure · 21 Oct 2025
29% of approvals are alterations and additions, so the work here is improving homes, not replacing them, your customer is a settled owner-occupier.
Big-ticket jobs
the typical $65k approval is about 10% of the $660k median home, these are substantial transformations, not cosmetic touch-ups.
Lifestyle spend
29% of approvals are pools, decks and fencing, a discretionary-spend signal for pool, landscape and fencing trades.
Major projects · biggest approvals by value
$265k
1 Lipton Close
Secondary dwelling · 2 Nov 2023
$250k
7 Endeavour Close
Alterations and additions to residential development · 7 Sep 2021
$247k
26 Atlanta Avenue
Secondary dwelling · 6 Jul 2023
$237k
80 Hayden Brook Road
Alterations or additions to an existing building or structure · 19 Apr 2024
$203k
27 Fremantle Drive
Subdivision · 2 Jul 2024
Development activity
DAs lodged
Monthly, last 24 months (real NSW ePlanning data)
35
Total on record
8
Last 12 months
$65k
Median cost
1110
What they're building
All 35 DAs by category
Renovation / Extension10
Swimming Pool / Spa10
Granny Flat / Secondary5
Demolition3
Deck / Balcony / Fence2
Garage / Shed / Carport2
New Dwelling1
Other1
Who lives here
0-4
5-14
15-19
20-24
25-34
35-44
45-54
55-64
65-74
75-84
85+
The biggest age band here is 25-34 (177 residents). Real ABS 2021 census bands, the resident profile behind who renovates, extends and builds.
Schools nearby
Fennell Bay Public School
Primary · Fennell Bay
Lake Macquarie High School
Secondary · Booragul
Five Islands School
Schools for Specific Purposes · Booragul
Booragul Public School
Primary · Booragul
Fassifern Public School
Primary · Fassifern
Toronto Public School
Primary · Toronto
NSW public schools within ~3.5 km. Source: NSW Department of Education schools master dataset.
Common questions
Which council handles development applications in Woodrising?
Woodrising sits in the Lake Macquarie City Council area. DA Notice pulls every DA Lake Macquarie City Council lodges for Woodrising from the public NSW Planning Portal.
How many development approvals are there in Woodrising?
In the last 365 days, Lake Macquarie City Council lodged 8 development applications in Woodrising. We text you the new ones each Monday, filtered to your trade.
How do I get DA alerts for Woodrising?
A weekly SMS, every Monday morning, listing the new DAs in Woodrising that match your trade. No app. Reply STOP to cancel.
What does DA Notice cost?
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The DAs land Monday 6am. You call before the street knows.
One trade, one area, weekly. Every new Woodrising approval that matches your trade, texted with the address and the job. $35/month, reply STOP anytime.