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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Warragul, VIC 3820 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $646K over the last 24 months. 13,113 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$646K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
8,158
lots
Total lots
13,113
54.9 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Warragul

Warragul 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 63.1%
UGZ Urban Growth Zone 18.8%
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 5.9%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 3.8%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 3.2%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.4%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 1.2%
FZ Farming Zone 0.8%
RAZ Rural Activity Zone 0.6%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.4%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.4%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 0.2%
UFZ UFZ 0.1%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.0%
SUZ Special Use Zone 0.0%
Avg max height
10.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
93,338

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

Use mix
Residential70%
Commercial5%
Industrial3%
Environment2%
Rural1%

Location

Where Warragul sits

Warragul 3820 covers 54.9 km² within Baw Baw.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Baw Baw
Postcode
3820
Area
54.92 km²
Total lots
13,113

Drill into any lot in Warragul

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 Warragul

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
8,158

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

Subdivision potential
8,718

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
9,646 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
1,298 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
66.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Warragul

a small share of lots (1.0%) 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 1.0%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 2.3%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.7%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Warragul property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$646,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$500 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Warragul

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

Amenity score
86.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
100.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Warragul

What's the zoning in Warragul 3820?

Warragul is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 8,270 of 13,113 lots (63%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (63%), UGZ Urban Growth Zone (19%), LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (6%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (4%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (3%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (1%), FZ Farming Zone (1%), RAZ Rural Activity Zone (1%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (0%), UFZ UFZ (0%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (0%), SUZ Special Use Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Warragul?

Across Warragul, the average maximum building height is 10.0 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 Warragul?

Yes — 8,158 lots in Warragul 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 Warragul?

The median sale price in Warragul over the past 24 months is $646,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Warragul?

Median weekly rent for a house in Warragul is $500.

What planning constraints apply in Warragul?

Across Warragul, 1.0% flood-affected, 2% with heritage controls, 0.7% 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 Warragul?

9,646 of 13,113 lots in Warragul show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 1,298 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 66.0 / 100.

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, overlays and development potential computed from the Baw Bawplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (13,113 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 →