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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Sandringham, VIC 3191 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Neighbourhood Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $2.1M over the last 24 months. 6,955 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
NRZ
Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$2.1M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
4,872
lots
Total lots
6,955
3.7 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Sandringham

Sandringham is dominated by NRZNeighbourhood 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.

NRZ
Dominant
NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone 46.7%
HCTZ Housing Choice and Transport Zone 23.2%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 17.4%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 8.4%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 1.8%
PUZ Public Use Zone 1.4%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.6%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.3%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.1%
GRZ General Residential Zone 0.0%
Avg max height
10.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
148,491

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

Use mix
Residential64%
Commercial10%
Environment2%

Location

Where Sandringham sits

Sandringham 3191 covers 3.7 km² within Bayside.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Bayside
Postcode
3191
Area
3.70 km²
Total lots
6,955

Drill into any lot in Sandringham

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 Sandringham

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
4,872

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

Subdivision potential
3,575

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
5,295 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
2,637 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
52.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Sandringham

a small share of lots (2.3%) 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 2.3%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 2.0%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 22.3%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Sandringham property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$2,100,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$900 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Sandringham

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 Sandringham

What's the zoning in Sandringham 3191?

Sandringham is dominated by the NRZ (Neighbourhood Residential Zone) zone, which covers 3,248 of 6,955 lots (47%). The full mix is: NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (47%), HCTZ Housing Choice and Transport Zone (23%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (17%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (8%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (2%), PUZ Public Use Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (0%), GRZ General Residential Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Sandringham?

Across Sandringham, 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 Sandringham?

Yes — 4,872 lots in Sandringham 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 Sandringham?

The median sale price in Sandringham over the past 24 months is $2,100,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Sandringham?

Median weekly rent for a house in Sandringham is $900.

What planning constraints apply in Sandringham?

Across Sandringham, 2.3% flood-affected, 2% with heritage controls, 22.3% 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 Sandringham?

5,295 of 6,955 lots in Sandringham show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 2,637 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 52.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Sandringham

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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 Baysideplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (6,955 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 →