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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Eureka, VIC 3350 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $523K over the last 24 months. 340 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$523K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
267
lots
Total lots
340
0.4 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Eureka

Eureka 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 96.2%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 1.5%
SUZ Special Use Zone 1.5%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.9%
Avg max height
11.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
774

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

Use mix
Residential96%
Industrial2%
Environment1%

Location

Where Eureka sits

Eureka 3350 covers 0.4 km² within Ballarat.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Ballarat
Postcode
3350
Area
0.42 km²
Total lots
340

Drill into any lot in Eureka

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 Eureka

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
267

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

Subdivision potential
220

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
267 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
51.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Eureka

57% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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 57.4%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.9%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Eureka property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$523,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$410 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Eureka

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

Amenity score
67.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
0.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
1.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Eureka

What's the zoning in Eureka 3350?

Eureka is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 327 of 340 lots (96%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (96%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (2%), SUZ Special Use Zone (2%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%).

What's the building height limit in Eureka?

Across Eureka, the average maximum building height is 11.0 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 Eureka?

Yes — 267 lots in Eureka 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 Eureka?

The median sale price in Eureka over the past 24 months is $523,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Eureka?

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

What planning constraints apply in Eureka?

Across Eureka, 57% with heritage controls, 0.9% 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 Eureka?

267 of 340 lots in Eureka show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 51.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Eureka

Suburb-wide stats are useful for context. For a buy-or-walk decision on a specific lot, you need every control, every constraint, and every clause cited to source.

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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 (340 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 →