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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Lyndhurst, VIC 3975 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $905K over the last 24 months. 3,153 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$905K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
2,858
lots
Total lots
3,153
9.3 km²

Lyndhurst 3975 spans 2 councils: Casey (3,121 lots), Greater Dandenong (32 lots). The dominant council (Casey) sets the canonical URL for this page.

Zoning

What you can build in Lyndhurst

Lyndhurst is dominated by GRZGeneral 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.

GRZ
Dominant
GRZ General Residential Zone 97.0%
CDZ Comprehensive Development Zone 1.1%
GWZ Green Wedge Zone 0.6%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.5%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.3%
UGZ Urban Growth Zone 0.2%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.2%
Avg max height
11.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
7,733

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

Use mix
Residential97%
Commercial1%
Environment1%
Rural1%

Location

Where Lyndhurst sits

Lyndhurst 3975 covers 9.3 km² within Casey.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Casey
Postcode
3975
Area
9.32 km²
Total lots
3,153

Drill into any lot in Lyndhurst

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 Lyndhurst

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
2,858

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

Subdivision potential
1,786

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
2,865 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
1,242 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
53.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

Own a property in Lyndhurst?

Check your lot's exact development potential — height, FSR, granny flat, subdivision, dual-occ.

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Lyndhurst

a small share of lots (3.5%) intersect flood mapping; also: 1% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 3.5%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 1.2%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.3%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Lyndhurst property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$905,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$550 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Lyndhurst

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

Amenity score
43.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
0.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
0.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Lyndhurst

What's the zoning in Lyndhurst 3975?

Lyndhurst is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 3,058 of 3,153 lots (97%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (97%), CDZ Comprehensive Development Zone (1%), GWZ Green Wedge Zone (1%), TRZ Transport Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (0%), UGZ Urban Growth Zone (0%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Lyndhurst?

Across Lyndhurst, the average maximum building height is 11.0 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 Lyndhurst?

Yes — 2,858 lots in Lyndhurst 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 Lyndhurst?

The median sale price in Lyndhurst over the past 24 months is $905,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Lyndhurst?

Median weekly rent for a house in Lyndhurst is $550.

What planning constraints apply in Lyndhurst?

Across Lyndhurst, 3.5% flood-affected, 1% with heritage controls, 0.3% 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 Lyndhurst?

2,865 of 3,153 lots in Lyndhurst show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 1,242 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 53.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Lyndhurst

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 Caseyplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (3,153 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 →