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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Lismore, VIC 3324 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Farming Zone dominant. Median sale $255K over the last 24 months. 1,143 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
FZ
Farming Zone
Median dwelling value
$255K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
389
lots
Total lots
1,143
246.5 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Lismore

Lismore is dominated by FZFarming 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.

FZ
Dominant
FZ Farming Zone 59.8%
TZ Township Zone 32.6%
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 2.0%
RLZ Rural Living Zone 1.9%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.5%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 1.1%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.5%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.3%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.3%
Avg max height
9.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
3,522

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

Use mix
Residential4%
Industrial1%
Environment2%
Rural60%

Location

Where Lismore sits

Lismore 3324 covers 246.5 km² within Corangamite.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Corangamite
Postcode
3324
Area
246.47 km²
Total lots
1,143

Drill into any lot in Lismore

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 Lismore

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
389

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

Subdivision potential
387

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
389 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
5.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Lismore

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 0.7%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 1.8%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated None

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Lismore property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$255,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$420 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Lismore

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

Amenity score
23.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
24.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
12.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Lismore

What's the zoning in Lismore 3324?

Lismore is dominated by the FZ (Farming Zone) zone, which covers 683 of 1,143 lots (60%). The full mix is: FZ Farming Zone (60%), TZ Township Zone (33%), LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (2%), RLZ Rural Living Zone (2%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (2%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (1%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Lismore?

Across Lismore, 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 Lismore?

Yes — 389 lots in Lismore 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 Lismore?

The median sale price in Lismore over the past 24 months is $255,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Lismore?

Median weekly rent for a house in Lismore is $420.

What planning constraints apply in Lismore?

Across Lismore, 2% with heritage controls, 0.7% 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 Lismore?

389 of 1,143 lots in Lismore show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 5.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Lismore

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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 Corangamiteplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (1,143 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 →