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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Montmorency, VIC 3094 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Neighbourhood Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $1.12M over the last 24 months. 4,686 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
NRZ
Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$1.12M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
3,341
lots
Total lots
4,686
3.8 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Montmorency

Montmorency is dominated by NRZNeighbourhood 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.

NRZ
Dominant
NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone 94.9%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 2.4%
PUZ Public Use Zone 1.2%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.6%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.6%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.3%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 0.1%
Avg max height
9.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
7,011

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

Use mix
Residential95%
Commercial3%
Environment2%

Location

Where Montmorency sits

Montmorency 3094 covers 3.8 km² within Banyule.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Banyule
Postcode
3094
Area
3.81 km²
Total lots
4,686

Drill into any lot in Montmorency

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 Montmorency

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
3,341

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

Subdivision potential
1,300

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
3,386 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
2,450 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
62.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Montmorency

a small share of lots (3.8%) intersect flood mapping; also: 2% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 3.8%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 2.0%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.8%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Montmorency property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$1,120,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$600 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Montmorency

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

Amenity score
70.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
12.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Montmorency

What's the zoning in Montmorency 3094?

Montmorency is dominated by the NRZ (Neighbourhood Residential Zone) zone, which covers 4,445 of 4,686 lots (95%). The full mix is: NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (95%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (2%), PUZ Public Use Zone (1%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Montmorency?

Across Montmorency, the average maximum building height is 9.0 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 Montmorency?

Yes — 3,341 lots in Montmorency 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 Montmorency?

The median sale price in Montmorency over the past 24 months is $1,120,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Montmorency?

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

What planning constraints apply in Montmorency?

Across Montmorency, 3.8% flood-affected, 2% with heritage controls, 0.8% 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 Montmorency?

3,386 of 4,686 lots in Montmorency show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 2,450 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 62.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Montmorency

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 (4,686 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 →