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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Camberwell, VIC 3124 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Neighbourhood Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $2.54M over the last 24 months. 12,721 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
NRZ
Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$2.54M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
8,360
lots
Total lots
12,721
7.8 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Camberwell

Camberwell 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 56.3%
HCTZ Housing Choice and Transport Zone 24.1%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 12.8%
GRZ General Residential Zone 4.3%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.9%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.6%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.5%
RGZ Residential Growth Zone 0.5%
Avg max height
10.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
43,291

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

Use mix
Residential61%
Commercial13%
Environment2%

Location

Where Camberwell sits

Camberwell 3124 covers 7.8 km² within Boroondara.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Boroondara
Postcode
3124
Area
7.75 km²
Total lots
12,721

Drill into any lot in Camberwell

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 Camberwell

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
8,360

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

Subdivision potential
5,566

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
9,353 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
7,631 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
61.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Camberwell

a small share of lots (1.7%) intersect flood mapping; also: 21% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 1.7%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 21.1%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 4.8%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Camberwell property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$2,538,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$850 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Camberwell

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

Amenity score
75.0 /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 Camberwell

What's the zoning in Camberwell 3124?

Camberwell is dominated by the NRZ (Neighbourhood Residential Zone) zone, which covers 7,164 of 12,721 lots (56%). The full mix is: NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (56%), HCTZ Housing Choice and Transport Zone (24%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (13%), GRZ General Residential Zone (4%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (1%), TRZ Transport Zone (1%), RGZ Residential Growth Zone (1%).

What's the building height limit in Camberwell?

Across Camberwell, 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 Camberwell?

Yes — 8,360 lots in Camberwell 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 Camberwell?

The median sale price in Camberwell over the past 24 months is $2,538,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Camberwell?

Median weekly rent for a house in Camberwell is $850.

What planning constraints apply in Camberwell?

Across Camberwell, 1.7% flood-affected, 21% with heritage controls, 4.8% 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 Camberwell?

9,353 of 12,721 lots in Camberwell show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 7,631 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 61.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Camberwell

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 (12,721 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 →