Callistemons and grevilleas are tough and have lovely flowers, as well. Kangaroo paws in between could look nice, and myoporum parvifolium underneath will keep the weeds down. They should all cope with your climate, but wander around the neighbourhood, look at what is in the nursery, talk to the nursery staff (especially the older or more knowledgeable ones).

This is what we are working with. I'm slowly painting the colourbond "domino" and wanting it too look much more fuller with plants but not sure what to do. We need some screening from our neighbours too. Thanks

I’ve had a look into the privet and it does fit the brief. Interestingly (and alarmingly!), my husband has developed an asthma type allergy that has become severe over recent months - a common cause of the privet!!! My impressingly fast growing plant is definitely getting pulled out as it doesn’t seem so impressive anymore...

Hi, I believe it is a China Doll Padermachera sinica, they are usually grown as a house plant due to their attractive foliage, planted in the garden they can grow quickly and get very large if not managed.