House Demolition, Excavation and Duplex Site Preparation in Austral
Austral is still becoming a suburb. Large parts of it are former rural acreage being subdivided into new streets, and the demolition work here looks different as a result, clearing old farmhouses and sheds, preparing greenfield blocks for a build, and getting sites ready for duplex or dual occupancy development.
Get It Away is a SafeWork NSW licensed demolition contractor with more than 15 years of experience, over 2,500 completed projects across Sydney, and $20 million in public liability cover. Serving Austral from our St Clair office, we work with homeowners and builders across the South West Growth Area.
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Licence DE2 AD214489
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$20M public liability
What Makes Austral Different
Austral sits in the Liverpool City Council area, within what the state calls the South West Growth Area (also known as the South West Priority Land Release Area). Council still assesses development here in the usual way, but land in the precinct is also subject to the Liverpool Growth Centre Precincts DCP and an Indicative Layout Plan, which govern how each rural block converts to new streets, homes and parks in stages, which is why the suburb still feels like a work in progress.
Rezoned for growth
Subdivision underway
17,350 homes planned
New streets and parks built in stages
Clearing Rural and Acreage Properties for New Development
Much of the demolition demand in Austral comes from older rural dwellings, farmhouses and sheds still standing on acreage lots as they’re subdivided. Older buildings and structures, particularly those built before the mid-1980s, may contain asbestos and should be assessed before any work begins. Once a block is cleared, it’s often prepared straight into a duplex or dual occupancy site rather than a single knockdown rebuild, which is different from the established-suburb pattern of most of Sydney.
1. Old structure
Farmhouse, cottage or shed on the block
2. Assessed and cleared
Checked for asbestos, then demolished
3. Ready to build
Site prepared for a new home or duplex
Services We Deliver in Austral
House Demolition
Removal of old farmhouses and rural dwellings ahead of subdivision, with asbestos assessment for structures built before the mid-1980s.
Excavation
Site cuts and levelling for newly subdivided blocks, with soil and site conditions assessed at inspection ahead of construction.
Duplex Site Preparation
Clearing and preparing new blocks for dual occupancy builds, a common outcome on Austral’s larger 800 to 1,000 square metre plus lots.
Asbestos Removal
Most newer homes in Austral are unlikely to need asbestos work, but older rural dwellings, sheds and outbuildings on acreage lots still need assessment before demolition.
Site Conditions, Approvals and Access
Approvals
Liverpool City Council assesses development as usual, alongside the Growth Centre Precincts DCP and Indicative Layout Plan. Heritage listing is generally less prominent here than in established historic suburbs, but the requirements for a specific property still need to be checked.
Site Checks
Some parts of the precinct carry bushfire-prone land requirements, and land is checked for contamination at subdivision. We factor both into site planning, and can coordinate a proper remediation assessment if needed.
Roads and Access
Bringelly Road, Fifteenth Avenue and Edmondson Avenue are the main roads through Austral, with the new M12 Motorway giving direct access via the M7 since March 2026. We check access at inspection, since some approach roads are still being upgraded.
Common Austral Project Scenarios
Clearing an old farmhouse or rural dwelling?
We assess for asbestos first if the structure was built before the mid-1980s, then handle demolition and site clearing.
Preparing a new block for a duplex?
We clear the site and prepare it for a dual occupancy build, coordinated with your builder’s timeline.
Old shed or outbuilding still on site?
These are common on acreage lots and are assessed and cleared as part of the same project.
Access road still being upgraded?
We check current road and site access at inspection, since parts of the precinct are still under construction.
Estimate Your Austral Project Cost
Our free calculator covers house demolition, excavation and duplex site preparation, giving you an instant preliminary budget range. No sign up required, and no obligation to book. Serving Austral from our St Clair office means a straightforward site visit wherever your block sits in the precinct.
Our Location
Austral served from Our St Clair Office
Address
29 Melville Road, St Clair NSW 2759
Phone (St Clair Office)
+61 412 439 859
Phone (Headquarters)
1300 313 371
info@getitaway.com.au
Licence
ABN: 69 145 254 119 | SafeWork NSW DE2 AD214489
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