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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Jam Jerrup, VIC 3984 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Township Zone dominant. 83 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
TZ
Township Zone
Median rent (house)
$460
per week
small second dwelling eligible
40
lots
Total lots
83
10.2 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Jam Jerrup

Jam Jerrup 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 50.0%
FZ Farming Zone 42.7%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 7.3%
Avg max height
5.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
213

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

Use mix
Environment7%
Rural43%

Location

Where Jam Jerrup sits

Jam Jerrup 3984 covers 10.2 km² within Bass Coast.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Bass Coast
Postcode
3984
Area
10.22 km²
Total lots
83

Drill into any lot in Jam Jerrup

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 Jam Jerrup

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
40

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

Subdivision potential
40

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
40 lots

show at least one development signal

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Jam Jerrup

22% 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 21.7%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 1.2%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated None

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Jam Jerrup 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.

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FAQs

Common questions about Jam Jerrup

What's the zoning in Jam Jerrup 3984?

Jam Jerrup is dominated by the TZ (Township Zone) zone, which covers 41 of 83 lots (50%). The full mix is: TZ Township Zone (50%), FZ Farming Zone (43%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (7%).

What's the building height limit in Jam Jerrup?

Across Jam Jerrup, the average maximum building height is 5.0 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 Jam Jerrup?

Yes — 40 lots in Jam Jerrup 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 Jam Jerrup?

Median weekly rent for a house in Jam Jerrup is $460.

What planning constraints apply in Jam Jerrup?

Across Jam Jerrup, 21.7% flood-affected, 1% with heritage controls. 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 Jam Jerrup?

40 of 83 lots in Jam Jerrup 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 Jam Jerrup

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, overlays and development potential computed from the Bass Coastplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (83 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 →