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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Charlton, VIC 3525 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Township Zone dominant. Median sale $320K over the last 24 months. 1,676 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
TZ
Township Zone
Median dwelling value
$320K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
791
lots
Total lots
1,676
244.6 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Charlton

Charlton is dominated by TZTownship 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.

TZ
Dominant
TZ Township Zone 50.2%
FZ Farming Zone 31.1%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 7.0%
TRZ Transport Zone 2.6%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 2.5%
PUZ Public Use Zone 2.0%
UFZ UFZ 1.8%
IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone 1.1%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 1.0%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 0.7%
Avg max height
30.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
21,518

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

Use mix
Residential2%
Commercial8%
Industrial1%
Environment6%
Rural31%

Location

Where Charlton sits

Charlton 3525 covers 244.6 km² within Buloke.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Buloke
Postcode
3525
Area
244.59 km²
Total lots
1,676

Drill into any lot in Charlton

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 Charlton

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
791

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

Subdivision potential
860

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
860 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
0.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Charlton

65% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development; also: 19% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 64.8%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 19.2%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.4%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Charlton property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$320,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
/ wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Charlton

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

Amenity score
8.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
26.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
19.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Charlton

What's the zoning in Charlton 3525?

Charlton is dominated by the TZ (Township Zone) zone, which covers 841 of 1,676 lots (50%). The full mix is: TZ Township Zone (50%), FZ Farming Zone (31%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (7%), TRZ Transport Zone (3%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (3%), PUZ Public Use Zone (2%), UFZ UFZ (2%), IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone (1%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (1%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (1%).

What's the building height limit in Charlton?

Across Charlton, the average maximum building height is 30.0 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 Charlton?

Yes — 791 lots in Charlton 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 Charlton?

The median sale price in Charlton over the past 24 months is $320,000, across 0 sales.

What planning constraints apply in Charlton?

Across Charlton, 64.8% flood-affected, 19% with heritage controls, 0.4% 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 Charlton?

860 of 1,676 lots in Charlton show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 0.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Charlton

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 Bulokeplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (1,676 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 →