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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Delacombe, VIC 3356 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $527.5K over the last 24 months. 3,420 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$527.5K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
1,999
lots
Total lots
3,420
5.4 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Delacombe

Delacombe is dominated by GRZGeneral Residential Zone. Land use, building height, overlays, and permitted development are set per zone in the planning scheme under the Victorian Planning Provisions, with ResCode governing residential design.

GRZ
Dominant
GRZ General Residential Zone 64.8%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 21.5%
UGZ Urban Growth Zone 11.2%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 2.2%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.2%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.1%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.0%
Avg max height
10.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
7,907

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

Use mix
Residential67%
Industrial22%
Environment0%

Location

Where Delacombe sits

Delacombe 3356 covers 5.4 km² within Ballarat.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Ballarat
Postcode
3356
Area
5.41 km²
Total lots
3,420

Drill into any lot in Delacombe

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 Delacombe

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

small second dwelling eligible
1,999

under the VPP small second dwelling provisions (Clause 52.18 / 54)

Subdivision potential
1,916

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
2,156 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
58.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Delacombe

No material constraints flagged across the suburb. Always verify at the individual lot level — site-specific overlays can still apply..

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

Flood / inundation overlay None

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay None

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 3.0%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Delacombe property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$527,500
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$410 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Delacombe

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

Amenity score
73.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
36.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Delacombe

What's the zoning in Delacombe 3356?

Delacombe is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 2,216 of 3,420 lots (65%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (65%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (22%), UGZ Urban Growth Zone (11%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (2%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Delacombe?

Across Delacombe, the average maximum building height is 10.0 m. Height is set per zone in the planning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and can be varied by overlays and schedules. For the exact control on a specific address, generate a planning report.

Can I build a small second dwelling in Delacombe?

Yes — 1,999 lots in Delacombe appear eligible for a small second dwelling under the VPP small second dwelling provisions (Clause 52.18 / 54), based on lot size, zoning, and frontage. Eligibility is lot-specific: get a planning report on your address to confirm.

What's the median property price in Delacombe?

The median sale price in Delacombe over the past 24 months is $527,500, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Delacombe?

Median weekly rent for a house in Delacombe is $410.

What planning constraints apply in Delacombe?

Across Delacombe, 3.0% near contaminated sites. 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 Delacombe?

2,156 of 3,420 lots in Delacombe show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 58.0 / 100.

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

Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, overlays and development potential computed from the Ballaratplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (3,420 lots). Hazard overlays, demographics and rent drawn from Victorian Planning Provisions & planning schemes, Victorian Building Authority / building permit activity, Victoria in Future, 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 →