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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Yarragon, VIC 3823 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $645K over the last 24 months. 1,478 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$645K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
707
lots
Total lots
1,478
68.0 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Yarragon

Yarragon 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 54.6%
FZ Farming Zone 28.3%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 4.5%
RLZ Rural Living Zone 3.8%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 2.4%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 1.4%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 1.2%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.2%
RAZ Rural Activity Zone 1.0%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.7%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.7%
NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone 0.3%
Avg max height
11.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
3,766

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

Use mix
Residential60%
Commercial6%
Industrial2%
Environment3%
Rural28%

Location

Where Yarragon sits

Yarragon 3823 covers 68.0 km² within Baw Baw.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Baw Baw
Postcode
3823
Area
67.96 km²
Total lots
1,478

Drill into any lot in Yarragon

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Development potential

Where the upside is in Yarragon

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
707

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

Subdivision potential
697

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
740 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
568 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
60.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Yarragon

8% 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 8.1%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 2.0%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 0.7%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated None

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Yarragon property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$645,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$500 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Yarragon

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

Amenity score
48.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
82.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
34.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Yarragon

What's the zoning in Yarragon 3823?

Yarragon is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 807 of 1,478 lots (55%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (55%), FZ Farming Zone (28%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (5%), RLZ Rural Living Zone (4%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (2%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (1%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), RAZ Rural Activity Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (1%), TRZ Transport Zone (1%), NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Yarragon?

Across Yarragon, the average maximum building height is 11.0 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 Yarragon?

Yes — 707 lots in Yarragon 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 Yarragon?

The median sale price in Yarragon over the past 24 months is $645,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Yarragon?

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

What planning constraints apply in Yarragon?

Across Yarragon, 8.1% flood-affected, 1% with heritage controls, 2.0% bushfire-prone. 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 Yarragon?

740 of 1,478 lots in Yarragon show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 568 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 60.0 / 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 Baw Bawplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (1,478 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 →