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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Macleod, VIC 3085 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $1.15M over the last 24 months. 4,900 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$1.15M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
3,256
lots
Total lots
4,900
4.6 km²

Macleod 3085 spans 2 councils: Banyule (3,845 lots), Darebin (1,055 lots). The dominant council (Banyule) sets the canonical URL for this page.

Zoning

What you can build in Macleod

Macleod 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 81.7%
NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone 12.0%
PUZ Public Use Zone 1.8%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 1.4%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.3%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 1.0%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.4%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 0.3%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.1%
SUZ Special Use Zone 0.0%
Avg max height
11.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
11,924

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

Use mix
Residential95%
Commercial2%
Environment4%

Location

Where Macleod sits

Macleod 3085 covers 4.6 km² within Banyule.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Banyule
Postcode
3085
Area
4.57 km²
Total lots
4,900

Drill into any lot in Macleod

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Development potential

Where the upside is in Macleod

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
3,256

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

Subdivision potential
2,529

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
3,268 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
2,476 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
69.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Macleod

a small share of lots (4.3%) intersect flood mapping; also: 0% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 4.3%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 0.2%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 1.0%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Macleod property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$1,150,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$600 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Macleod

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

Amenity score
77.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
41.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Macleod

What's the zoning in Macleod 3085?

Macleod is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 4,004 of 4,900 lots (82%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (82%), NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (12%), PUZ Public Use Zone (2%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (1%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (0%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%), SUZ Special Use Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Macleod?

Across Macleod, 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 Macleod?

Yes — 3,256 lots in Macleod 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 Macleod?

The median sale price in Macleod over the past 24 months is $1,150,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Macleod?

Median weekly rent for a house in Macleod is $600.

What planning constraints apply in Macleod?

Across Macleod, 4.3% flood-affected, 0% with heritage controls, 1.0% 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 Macleod?

3,268 of 4,900 lots in Macleod show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 2,476 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 69.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Macleod

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 Banyuleplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (4,900 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 →