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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Tongala, VIC 3621 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Township Zone dominant. Median sale $405.5K over the last 24 months. 1,525 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
TZ
Township Zone
Median dwelling value
$405.5K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
683
lots
Total lots
1,525
112.0 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Tongala

Tongala 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 49.0%
FZ Farming Zone 45.0%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 1.8%
PUZ Public Use Zone 1.4%
TRZ Transport Zone 1.3%
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 0.7%
IN2Z Industrial 2 Zone 0.6%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.2%
Avg max height
9.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
5,781

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

Use mix
Residential1%
Industrial2%
Environment2%
Rural45%

Location

Where Tongala sits

Tongala 3621 covers 112.0 km² within Campaspe.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Campaspe
Postcode
3621
Area
112.04 km²
Total lots
1,525

Drill into any lot in Tongala

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 Tongala

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
681

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 Tongala

17% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development; also: 3% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 17.4%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 2.8%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.7%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Tongala property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$405,500
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$480 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Tongala

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

Amenity score
16.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
14.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
11.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Tongala

What's the zoning in Tongala 3621?

Tongala is dominated by the TZ (Township Zone) zone, which covers 747 of 1,525 lots (49%). The full mix is: TZ Township Zone (49%), FZ Farming Zone (45%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (2%), PUZ Public Use Zone (1%), TRZ Transport Zone (1%), LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (1%), IN2Z Industrial 2 Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Tongala?

Across Tongala, 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 Tongala?

Yes — 683 lots in Tongala 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 Tongala?

The median sale price in Tongala over the past 24 months is $405,500, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Tongala?

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

What planning constraints apply in Tongala?

Across Tongala, 17.4% flood-affected, 3% with heritage controls, 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 Tongala?

683 of 1,525 lots in Tongala 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 Tongala

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 Campaspeplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (1,525 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 →