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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

San Remo, VIC 3925 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $952.5K over the last 24 months. 2,200 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$952.5K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
1,626
lots
Total lots
2,200
15.4 km²

Zoning

What you can build in San Remo

San Remo 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 79.2%
SUZ Special Use Zone 7.3%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 4.8%
FZ Farming Zone 3.2%
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 3.0%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 1.5%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.6%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.2%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.1%
Avg max height
6.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
7,131

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

Use mix
Residential84%
Commercial5%
Environment1%
Rural3%

Location

Where San Remo sits

San Remo 3925 covers 15.4 km² within Bass Coast.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Bass Coast
Postcode
3925
Area
15.41 km²
Total lots
2,200

Drill into any lot in San Remo

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 San Remo

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
1,626

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

Subdivision potential
1,449

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
1,701 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
26.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in San Remo

0% 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 None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 0.2%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 1.6%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

San Remo property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$952,500
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$460 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in San Remo

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

Amenity score
19.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
55.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
49.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about San Remo

What's the zoning in San Remo 3925?

San Remo is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 1,741 of 2,200 lots (79%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (79%), SUZ Special Use Zone (7%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (5%), FZ Farming Zone (3%), LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (3%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (2%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in San Remo?

Across San Remo, the average maximum building height is 6.0 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 San Remo?

Yes — 1,626 lots in San Remo 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 San Remo?

The median sale price in San Remo over the past 24 months is $952,500, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in San Remo?

Median weekly rent for a house in San Remo is $460.

What planning constraints apply in San Remo?

Across San Remo, 0% with heritage controls, 1.6% 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 San Remo?

1,701 of 2,200 lots in San Remo show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 26.0 / 100.

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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 (2,200 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 →