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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Dalyston, VIC 3992 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Township Zone dominant. Median sale $525K over the last 24 months. 1,144 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
TZ
Township Zone
Median dwelling value
$525K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
568
lots
Total lots
1,144
24.8 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Dalyston

Dalyston 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 51.6%
FZ Farming Zone 45.2%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.6%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 1.2%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.2%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.2%
Avg max height
9.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
3,963

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

Use mix
Environment3%
Rural45%

Location

Where Dalyston sits

Dalyston 3992 covers 24.8 km² within Bass Coast.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Bass Coast
Postcode
3992
Area
24.76 km²
Total lots
1,144

Drill into any lot in Dalyston

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 Dalyston

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
568

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

Subdivision potential
568

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
568 lots

show at least one development signal

Own a property in Dalyston?

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 Dalyston

5% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development; also: 1% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 5.2%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 0.3%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 1.4%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.1%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Dalyston property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$525,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$460 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Dalyston

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

Amenity score
74.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
8.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
12.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Dalyston

What's the zoning in Dalyston 3992?

Dalyston is dominated by the TZ (Township Zone) zone, which covers 590 of 1,144 lots (52%). The full mix is: TZ Township Zone (52%), FZ Farming Zone (45%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (2%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Dalyston?

Across Dalyston, 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 Dalyston?

Yes — 568 lots in Dalyston 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 Dalyston?

The median sale price in Dalyston over the past 24 months is $525,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Dalyston?

Median weekly rent for a house in Dalyston is $460.

What planning constraints apply in Dalyston?

Across Dalyston, 5.2% flood-affected, 1% with heritage controls, 0.3% bushfire-prone, 0.1% 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 Dalyston?

568 of 1,144 lots in Dalyston 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 Dalyston

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 (1,144 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 →