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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Beaconsfield Upper, VIC 3808 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Green Wedge A Zone dominant. Median sale $1.2M over the last 24 months. 1,241 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GWAZ
Green Wedge A Zone
Median dwelling value
$1.2M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
349
lots
Total lots
1,241
28.6 km²

Beaconsfield Upper 3808 spans 2 councils: Cardinia (1,240 lots), Casey (1 lots). The dominant council (Cardinia) sets the canonical URL for this page.

Zoning

What you can build in Beaconsfield Upper

Beaconsfield Upper is dominated by GWAZGreen Wedge A 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.

GWAZ
Dominant
GWAZ Green Wedge A Zone 34.4%
RCZ Rural Conservation Zone 27.6%
NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone 16.5%
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 12.6%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 3.2%
GWZ Green Wedge Zone 2.1%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 1.6%
PUZ Public Use Zone 1.0%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.5%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.5%
Avg max height
8.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
978

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

Use mix
Residential57%
Commercial2%
Environment5%
Rural37%

Location

Where Beaconsfield Upper sits

Beaconsfield Upper 3808 covers 28.6 km² within Cardinia.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Cardinia
Postcode
3808
Area
28.61 km²
Total lots
1,241

Drill into any lot in Beaconsfield Upper

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 Beaconsfield Upper

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
349

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

Subdivision potential
291

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
359 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
24.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Beaconsfield Upper

99% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; also: 2% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay None

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 99.0%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 1.8%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated None

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Beaconsfield Upper property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$1,202,500
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$540 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Beaconsfield Upper

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

Amenity score
50.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
56.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
17.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Beaconsfield Upper

What's the zoning in Beaconsfield Upper 3808?

Beaconsfield Upper is dominated by the GWAZ (Green Wedge A Zone) zone, which covers 427 of 1,241 lots (34%). The full mix is: GWAZ Green Wedge A Zone (34%), RCZ Rural Conservation Zone (28%), NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (17%), LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (13%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (3%), GWZ Green Wedge Zone (2%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (2%), PUZ Public Use Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), TRZ Transport Zone (1%).

What's the building height limit in Beaconsfield Upper?

Across Beaconsfield Upper, 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 Beaconsfield Upper?

Yes — 349 lots in Beaconsfield Upper 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 Beaconsfield Upper?

The median sale price in Beaconsfield Upper over the past 24 months is $1,202,500, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Beaconsfield Upper?

Median weekly rent for a house in Beaconsfield Upper is $540.

What planning constraints apply in Beaconsfield Upper?

Across Beaconsfield Upper, 2% with heritage controls, 99.0% bushfire-prone. 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 Beaconsfield Upper?

359 of 1,241 lots in Beaconsfield Upper show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 24.0 / 100.

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, overlays and development potential computed from the Cardiniaplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (1,241 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 →