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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Albion, VIC 3020 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $765K over the last 24 months. 3,028 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$765K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
2,038
lots
Total lots
3,028
2.5 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Albion

Albion 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 62.0%
NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone 29.7%
ACZ Activity Centre Zone 2.3%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 2.2%
RGZ Residential Growth Zone 1.8%
IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone 0.7%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.5%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 0.3%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.3%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.2%
SUZ Special Use Zone 0.0%
Avg max height
11.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
8,638

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

Use mix
Residential94%
Commercial3%
Industrial3%
Environment1%

Location

Where Albion sits

Albion 3020 covers 2.5 km² within Brimbank.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Brimbank
Postcode
3020
Area
2.48 km²
Total lots
3,028

Drill into any lot in Albion

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 Albion

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
2,038

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

Subdivision potential
1,708

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
2,075 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
2,318 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
64.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

Own a property in Albion?

Check your lot's exact development potential — height, FSR, granny flat, subdivision, dual-occ.

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Albion

a small share of lots (0.1%) intersect flood mapping; also: 22% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 0.1%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 21.6%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.9%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Albion property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$765,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$500 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Albion

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

Amenity score
66.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
28.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
7.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Albion

What's the zoning in Albion 3020?

Albion is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 1,876 of 3,028 lots (62%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (62%), NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (30%), ACZ Activity Centre Zone (2%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (2%), RGZ Residential Growth Zone (2%), IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%), SUZ Special Use Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Albion?

Across Albion, 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 Albion?

Yes — 2,038 lots in Albion 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 Albion?

The median sale price in Albion over the past 24 months is $765,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Albion?

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

What planning constraints apply in Albion?

Across Albion, 0.1% flood-affected, 22% with heritage controls, 0.9% 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 Albion?

2,075 of 3,028 lots in Albion show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 2,318 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 64.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Albion

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 Brimbankplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (3,028 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 →