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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Rushworth, VIC 3612 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Township Zone dominant. Median sale $367K over the last 24 months. 1,486 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
TZ
Township Zone
Median dwelling value
$367K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
683
lots
Total lots
1,486
179.7 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Rushworth

Rushworth 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 48.5%
FZ Farming Zone 31.2%
RLZ Rural Living Zone 12.7%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 5.2%
PUZ Public Use Zone 1.5%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.5%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.3%
Avg max height
8.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
11,014

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

Use mix
Residential13%
Environment7%
Rural31%

Location

Where Rushworth sits

Rushworth 3612 covers 179.7 km² within Campaspe.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Campaspe
Postcode
3612
Area
179.74 km²
Total lots
1,486

Drill into any lot in Rushworth

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 Rushworth

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
683

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

Subdivision potential
683

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
683 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
8.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Rushworth

a small share of lots (3.0%) intersect flood mapping; also: 44% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; 12% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 3.0%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 43.6%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 12.2%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 2.0%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Rushworth property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$367,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$480 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Rushworth

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

Amenity score
24.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
43.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
9.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Rushworth

What's the zoning in Rushworth 3612?

Rushworth is dominated by the TZ (Township Zone) zone, which covers 721 of 1,486 lots (49%). The full mix is: TZ Township Zone (49%), FZ Farming Zone (31%), RLZ Rural Living Zone (13%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (5%), PUZ Public Use Zone (2%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Rushworth?

Across Rushworth, the average maximum building height is 8.0 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 Rushworth?

Yes — 683 lots in Rushworth 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 Rushworth?

The median sale price in Rushworth over the past 24 months is $367,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Rushworth?

Median weekly rent for a house in Rushworth is $480.

What planning constraints apply in Rushworth?

Across Rushworth, 3.0% flood-affected, 12% with heritage controls, 43.6% bushfire-prone, 2.0% 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 Rushworth?

683 of 1,486 lots in Rushworth show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 8.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Rushworth

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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 Campaspeplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (1,486 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 →