Glossary
Rear setback
By Struqt’s architects · Updated June 2026
Minimum distance from the back lot boundary to the building, protecting private open space and neighbour overlooking.
What it means for what you can build
The rear setback preserves private open space and limits overlooking — and often dictates how far back a granny flat or extension can reach.
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See this on your own property
Run any Australian address through Struqt to see whether rear setback applies to your block — and what it means for what you can build.