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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Balwyn North, VIC 3104 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Neighbourhood Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $2.41M over the last 24 months. 9,984 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
NRZ
Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$2.41M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
7,738
lots
Total lots
9,984
9.1 km²

Balwyn North 3104 spans 3 councils: Boroondara (9,867 lots), Whitehorse (115 lots), Manningham (2 lots). The dominant council (Boroondara) sets the canonical URL for this page.

Zoning

What you can build in Balwyn North

Balwyn North 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 86.6%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 4.4%
GRZ General Residential Zone 3.0%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 2.8%
PUZ Public Use Zone 1.9%
TRZ Transport Zone 1.3%
Avg max height
9.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
14,787

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

Use mix
Residential90%
Commercial4%
Environment5%

Location

Where Balwyn North sits

Balwyn North 3104 covers 9.1 km² within Boroondara.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Boroondara
Postcode
3104
Area
9.08 km²
Total lots
9,984

Drill into any lot in Balwyn North

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 Balwyn North

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
7,738

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

Subdivision potential
2,677

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
8,003 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
51.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Balwyn North

a small share of lots (2.1%) intersect flood mapping; also: 4% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

Suburb-wide percentages — your specific lot may have all, some, or none of these.

Flood / inundation overlay 2.1%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 3.6%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 1.8%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Balwyn North property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$2,405,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$850 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Balwyn North

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

Amenity score
80.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
93.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Balwyn North

What's the zoning in Balwyn North 3104?

Balwyn North is dominated by the NRZ (Neighbourhood Residential Zone) zone, which covers 8,646 of 9,984 lots (87%). The full mix is: NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (87%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (4%), GRZ General Residential Zone (3%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (3%), PUZ Public Use Zone (2%), TRZ Transport Zone (1%).

What's the building height limit in Balwyn North?

Across Balwyn North, the average maximum building height is 9.0 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 Balwyn North?

Yes — 7,738 lots in Balwyn North 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 Balwyn North?

The median sale price in Balwyn North over the past 24 months is $2,405,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Balwyn North?

Median weekly rent for a house in Balwyn North is $850.

What planning constraints apply in Balwyn North?

Across Balwyn North, 2.1% flood-affected, 4% with heritage controls, 1.8% 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 Balwyn North?

8,003 of 9,984 lots in Balwyn North show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 51.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Balwyn North

Suburb-wide stats are useful for context. For a buy-or-walk decision on a specific lot, you need every control, every constraint, and every clause cited to source.

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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 Boroondaraplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (9,984 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 →