Hi Boody,

There is non-invasive bamboo available but I am unsure what it is called. The nursery should be able to steer you in the right direction. It has been mentioned a few times on various gardening shows on TV. You could perhaps look up their website as well. Good luck.
Halina

Hi there Boody...Most clumping bamboo is OK to just keep clear of the running bamboo.
I only have Bambusa oldhamii here I grew it down near the back fence on this 3/4 acre block
So I could block off the double story house at the back and now 3 1/2 years later I cannot see it.
Have a look at these Links: Bamboo World
Bamboo Australia

Sorry I pressed the wrong button before I had finished all the links ...
And I have been to this Nursery on the link below and seeing them live gives you a better idea how they look.
Plenty of info on all those links also...Cheers...MM.

Here is a link that might be useful: Bamboo down Under.

Hi Boody,

As someone who had to be talked into planting bamboo (I worry about the height/density, not the 'runaway' aspect), I can assure you that many of the GW members will support your efforts. MM particularly enjoys spreading the word :)

The only contribution I can make is that you should probably settle for something no larger than 5 metres, unless you have a very unusual screening requirement (ie you are being overlooked by a 10-storey building). Oldhamii and others can be quite overwhelming on a smaller block.