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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Deer Park, VIC 3023 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Neighbourhood Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $640K over the last 24 months. 7,655 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
NRZ
Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$640K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
5,864
lots
Total lots
7,655
8.6 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Deer Park

Deer Park 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 51.2%
GRZ General Residential Zone 33.9%
RGZ Residential Growth Zone 8.8%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 2.8%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 1.2%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.8%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.4%
IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone 0.3%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.3%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 0.3%
IN2Z Industrial 2 Zone 0.1%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 0.0%
Avg max height
10.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
12,800

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

Use mix
Residential94%
Commercial1%
Industrial3%
Environment1%

Location

Where Deer Park sits

Deer Park 3023 covers 8.6 km² within Brimbank.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Brimbank
Postcode
3023
Area
8.61 km²
Total lots
7,655

Drill into any lot in Deer Park

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 Deer Park

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
5,864

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

Subdivision potential
2,243

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
5,896 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
1,964 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
55.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Deer Park

a small share of lots (3.8%) intersect flood mapping; also: 1% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 3.8%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 0.9%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 14.0%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Deer Park property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$640,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$500 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Deer Park

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

Amenity score
76.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
38.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Deer Park

What's the zoning in Deer Park 3023?

Deer Park is dominated by the NRZ (Neighbourhood Residential Zone) zone, which covers 3,919 of 7,655 lots (51%). The full mix is: NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (51%), GRZ General Residential Zone (34%), RGZ Residential Growth Zone (9%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (3%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (0%), IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (0%), IN2Z Industrial 2 Zone (0%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Deer Park?

Across Deer Park, 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 Deer Park?

Yes — 5,864 lots in Deer Park 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 Deer Park?

The median sale price in Deer Park over the past 24 months is $640,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Deer Park?

Median weekly rent for a house in Deer Park is $500.

What planning constraints apply in Deer Park?

Across Deer Park, 3.8% flood-affected, 1% with heritage controls, 14.0% 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 Deer Park?

5,896 of 7,655 lots in Deer Park show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 1,964 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 55.0 / 100.

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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 (7,655 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 →