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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Archies Creek, VIC 3995 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Township Zone dominant. 45 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
TZ
Township Zone
Median rent (house)
$460
per week
small second dwelling eligible
30
lots
Total lots
45
1.1 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Archies Creek

Archies Creek is dominated by TZTownship 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.

TZ
Dominant
TZ Township Zone 68.9%
FZ Farming Zone 31.1%
Avg max height
9.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
382

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

Use mix
Rural31%

Location

Where Archies Creek sits

Archies Creek 3995 covers 1.1 km² within Bass Coast.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Bass Coast
Postcode
3995
Area
1.08 km²
Total lots
45

Drill into any lot in Archies Creek

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 Archies Creek

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
30

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

Subdivision potential
30

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
30 lots

show at least one development signal

Own a property in Archies Creek?

Check your lot's exact development potential — height, FSR, granny flat, subdivision, dual-occ.

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Archies Creek

11% 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 2.2%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 11.1%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 4.4%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Archies Creek property market

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

Median rent (house)
$460 / wk
Houses

Sale-price history isn't yet loaded for this suburb — rent and planning data are shown where available.

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Archies Creek

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

Amenity score
35.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
0.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
0.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Archies Creek

What's the zoning in Archies Creek 3995?

Archies Creek is dominated by the TZ (Township Zone) zone, which covers 31 of 45 lots (69%). The full mix is: TZ Township Zone (69%), FZ Farming Zone (31%).

What's the building height limit in Archies Creek?

Across Archies Creek, 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 Archies Creek?

Yes — 30 lots in Archies Creek 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 rent in Archies Creek?

Median weekly rent for a house in Archies Creek is $460.

What planning constraints apply in Archies Creek?

Across Archies Creek, 11% with heritage controls, 2.2% bushfire-prone, 4.4% 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 Archies Creek?

30 of 45 lots in Archies Creek 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 Archies Creek

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 Bass Coastplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (45 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 →