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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Kealba, VIC 3021 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Neighbourhood Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $670K over the last 24 months. 1,369 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
NRZ
Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$670K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
1,195
lots
Total lots
1,369
2.4 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Kealba

Kealba 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 93.1%
IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone 3.2%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 1.5%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.3%
GRZ General Residential Zone 0.4%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.2%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 0.1%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.1%
Avg max height
9.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
2,154

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

Use mix
Residential94%
Commercial2%
Industrial3%
Environment2%

Location

Where Kealba sits

Kealba 3021 covers 2.4 km² within Brimbank.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Brimbank
Postcode
3021
Area
2.44 km²
Total lots
1,369

Drill into any lot in Kealba

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 Kealba

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
1,195

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

Subdivision potential
85

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
1,216 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
44.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Kealba

a small share of lots (0.4%) intersect flood mapping.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 0.4%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay None

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.7%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Kealba property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$670,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$500 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Kealba

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

Amenity score
65.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
18.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
10.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Kealba

What's the zoning in Kealba 3021?

Kealba is dominated by the NRZ (Neighbourhood Residential Zone) zone, which covers 1,274 of 1,369 lots (93%). The full mix is: NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (93%), IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone (3%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (2%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), GRZ General Residential Zone (0%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Kealba?

Across Kealba, 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 Kealba?

Yes — 1,195 lots in Kealba 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 Kealba?

The median sale price in Kealba over the past 24 months is $670,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Kealba?

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

What planning constraints apply in Kealba?

Across Kealba, 0.4% flood-affected, 0.7% 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 Kealba?

1,216 of 1,369 lots in Kealba show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 44.0 / 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 (1,369 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 →