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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Veresdale Scrub, QLD 4285 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Rural residential dominant. 83% of decided DAs approved.

Dominant zone
RR
Rural residential
Median rent (house)
$628
per week
DA approval rate
83%
5 of 6 approved
Total lots
449
11.2 km²

Veresdale Scrub 4285 spans 2 councils: Scenic Rim Regional (245 lots), Logan City (204 lots). The dominant council (Scenic Rim Regional) sets the canonical URL for this page.

Zoning

What you can build in Veresdale Scrub

Veresdale Scrub is dominated by RRRural residential. Land use, building height, and permitted development are set per zone in the council planning scheme, made under the Queensland Planning Act 2016.

RR
Dominant
RR Rural residential 81.0%
RU Rural 17.6%
CF Community facilities 0.6%
EMC Environmental management and conservation 0.6%
OS Open space 0.3%
Avg max height
m

Limit varies by lot — check your address for the exact figure.

Theoretical dwellings

Modelled dwelling capacity if every lot built to its zone controls.

Use mix
Environment1%

Location

Where Veresdale Scrub sits

Veresdale Scrub 4285 covers 11.2 km² within Scenic Rim Regional.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Scenic Rim Regional
Postcode
4285
Area
11.20 km²
Total lots
449

Drill into any lot in Veresdale Scrub

Open the interactive map — click any address to see its zone, height, FSR, overlays, and approval likelihood.

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Development potential

Where the upside is in Veresdale Scrub

We score every lot for development signal — under-built relative to the controls, eligible for a secondary dwelling, or sized for subdivision.

secondary dwelling eligible
0

under the relevant council planning scheme

Subdivision potential
0

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
0 lots

show at least one development signal

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Veresdale Scrub

15% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development; also: 48% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; 19.6% of lots: koala priority habitat; 3.8% of lots: strategic cropping land; 20.9% of lots: state environmental significance.

Suburb-wide percentages — your specific lot may have all, some, or none of these.

Flood-affected 14.7%

Flood hazard overlay mapping

Bushfire-prone 47.9%

Bushfire hazard overlay mapping

Koala priority habitat 19.6%

Core koala habitat (State Planning Regulatory Provisions)

Strategic cropping land 3.8%

State-significant agricultural land — development constraints apply

State environmental significance 20.9%

Matters of State Environmental Significance (MSES) overlay

Market

Veresdale Scrub property market

Rent and market context from state rental bond and demographic data.

Median rent (house)
$628 / wk
Houses

Sale-price history isn't yet loaded for Queensland suburbs — rent, demographics and planning data are shown where available.

Projected dwellings 2036
24,726

Queensland Government Statistician's Office projection.

DA activity

Development applications in Veresdale Scrub

6 development applications for Veresdale Scrub addresses were decided by Scenic Rim Regional over the past 24 months. 5 approved — a 83% approval rate.

83%
Approved
DAs lodged (24m)
6
Approved
5

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Veresdale Scrub

ABS Census 2021 population data combined with lot-level amenity, healthcare, lifestyle, and crime indices.

Population
16,191
Median age
41
Household income
$85.27K
Owner-occupied
77%
Renting
23%
Amenity score
15.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Lifestyle score
15.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Veresdale Scrub

What's the zoning in Veresdale Scrub 4285?

Veresdale Scrub is dominated by the RR (Rural residential) zone, which covers 290 of 449 lots (81%). The full mix is: RR Rural residential (81%), RU Rural (18%), CF Community facilities (1%), EMC Environmental management and conservation (1%), OS Open space (0%).

Can I build a secondary dwelling in Veresdale Scrub?

Most lots in Veresdale Scrub aren't eligible for a secondary dwelling under the relevant council planning scheme — typically because the dominant zoning (RR) doesn't permit it, or lot sizes fall below the minimum. Always verify on the specific address.

What's the median rent in Veresdale Scrub?

Median weekly rent for a house in Veresdale Scrub is $628.

What's the development application approval rate in Scenic Rim Regional?

Scenic Rim Regional decided 6 development applications for Veresdale Scrub addresses over the past 24 months, with 5 approved (83% approval rate). Processing time depends heavily on application complexity, council backlog, and whether the application requires referral to other agencies.

What planning constraints apply in Veresdale Scrub?

Across Veresdale Scrub, 14.7% flood-affected, 47.9% bushfire-prone, 19.6% koala priority habitat, 3.8% strategic cropping land, 20.9% state environmental significance. These are suburb-wide percentages — every lot has its own combination. A planning report on a specific address shows exactly which controls apply.

What's the development potential of Veresdale Scrub?

0 of 449 lots in Veresdale Scrub show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a secondary dwelling, or capable of subdivision.

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14-section report · planning scheme controls cross-referenced · cited to source

Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, overlays and development potential computed from the Scenic Rim Regionalcouncil planning scheme and lot-level cadastre (449 lots). Hazard overlays, demographics and rent drawn from Queensland council planning schemes, Development.i / council DA registers, Queensland Globe, and ABS Census 2021. Aggregated by ZoneDSS · last updated 2026-06-08.

Suburb-wide statistics — your specific lot may vary. Always run a planning report on the actual address before making a decision. How ZoneDSS works →