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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Glen Iris, VIC 3146 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Neighbourhood Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $2.5M over the last 24 months. 14,736 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
NRZ
Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$2.5M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
11,009
lots
Total lots
14,736
8.0 km²

Glen Iris 3146 spans 2 councils: Boroondara (7,434 lots), Stonnington (7,302 lots). The dominant council (Boroondara) sets the canonical URL for this page.

Zoning

What you can build in Glen Iris

Glen Iris 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 46.3%
HCTZ Housing Choice and Transport Zone 37.1%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 6.1%
GRZ General Residential Zone 5.2%
PDZ Priority Development Zone 2.3%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.8%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.6%
IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone 0.5%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.1%
UFZ UFZ 0.0%
Avg max height
10.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
74,855

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

Use mix
Residential52%
Commercial6%
Industrial1%
Environment4%

Location

Where Glen Iris sits

Glen Iris 3146 covers 8.0 km² within Boroondara.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Boroondara
Postcode
3146
Area
8.03 km²
Total lots
14,736

Drill into any lot in Glen Iris

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Development potential

Where the upside is in Glen Iris

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
11,009

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

Subdivision potential
7,393

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
12,090 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
11,059 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
71.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Glen Iris

a small share of lots (4.5%) intersect flood mapping; also: 12% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 4.5%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 11.9%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 2.2%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Glen Iris property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$2,500,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$850 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Glen Iris

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

Amenity score
84.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
33.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Glen Iris

What's the zoning in Glen Iris 3146?

Glen Iris is dominated by the NRZ (Neighbourhood Residential Zone) zone, which covers 6,828 of 14,736 lots (46%). The full mix is: NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (46%), HCTZ Housing Choice and Transport Zone (37%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (6%), GRZ General Residential Zone (5%), PDZ Priority Development Zone (2%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (2%), TRZ Transport Zone (1%), IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%), UFZ UFZ (0%).

What's the building height limit in Glen Iris?

Across Glen Iris, 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 Glen Iris?

Yes — 11,009 lots in Glen Iris 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 Glen Iris?

The median sale price in Glen Iris over the past 24 months is $2,500,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Glen Iris?

Median weekly rent for a house in Glen Iris is $850.

What planning constraints apply in Glen Iris?

Across Glen Iris, 4.5% flood-affected, 12% with heritage controls, 2.2% 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 Glen Iris?

12,090 of 14,736 lots in Glen Iris show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 11,059 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 71.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Glen Iris

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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 (14,736 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 →