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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Lucas, VIC 3350 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Urban Growth Zone dominant. Median sale $640K over the last 24 months. 2,971 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
UGZ
Urban Growth Zone
Median dwelling value
$640K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
0
lots
Total lots
2,971
7.4 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Lucas

Lucas is dominated by UGZUrban Growth 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.

UGZ
Dominant
UGZ Urban Growth Zone 99.3%
FZ Farming Zone 0.7%
Avg max height
6.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
11,187

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

Use mix
Rural1%

Location

Where Lucas sits

Lucas 3350 covers 7.4 km² within Ballarat.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Ballarat
Postcode
3350
Area
7.44 km²
Total lots
2,971

Drill into any lot in Lucas

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 Lucas

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
0

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

Subdivision potential
703

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
703 lots

show at least one development signal

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Lucas

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 None

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Lucas property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$640,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$410 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Lucas

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

Amenity score
46.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
2.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Lucas

What's the zoning in Lucas 3350?

Lucas is dominated by the UGZ (Urban Growth Zone) zone, which covers 2,951 of 2,971 lots (99%). The full mix is: UGZ Urban Growth Zone (99%), FZ Farming Zone (1%).

What's the building height limit in Lucas?

Across Lucas, the average maximum building height is 6.0 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 Lucas?

Most lots in Lucas aren't eligible for a small second dwelling under the VPP small second dwelling provisions (Clause 52.18 / 54) — typically because the dominant zoning (UGZ) doesn't permit it, or lot sizes fall below the minimum. Always verify on the specific address.

What's the median property price in Lucas?

The median sale price in Lucas over the past 24 months is $640,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Lucas?

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

What's the development potential of Lucas?

703 of 2,971 lots in Lucas show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision.

Get a planning report for any address in Lucas

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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 (2,971 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 →