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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Metung, VIC 3904 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Low Density Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $771K over the last 24 months. 2,430 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
LDRZ
Low Density Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$771K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
1,764
lots
Total lots
2,430
58.5 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Metung

Metung is dominated by LDRZLow Density 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.

LDRZ
Dominant
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 45.4%
GRZ General Residential Zone 30.9%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 10.3%
FZ Farming Zone 7.3%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 4.7%
RLZ Rural Living Zone 0.7%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.4%
RCZ Rural Conservation Zone 0.2%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.1%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.0%
Avg max height
8.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
8,579

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

Use mix
Residential77%
Commercial5%
Environment11%
Rural7%

Location

Where Metung sits

Metung 3904 covers 58.5 km² within East Gippsland.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
East Gippsland
Postcode
3904
Area
58.48 km²
Total lots
2,430

Drill into any lot in Metung

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 Metung

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
1,764

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

Subdivision potential
985

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
1,850 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
13.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Metung

a small share of lots (4.8%) intersect flood mapping; also: 12% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 4.8%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 11.6%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay None

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.5%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Metung property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$771,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$460 / wk
Houses
0

FAQs

Common questions about Metung

What's the zoning in Metung 3904?

Metung is dominated by the LDRZ (Low Density Residential Zone) zone, which covers 1,104 of 2,430 lots (45%). The full mix is: LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (45%), GRZ General Residential Zone (31%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (10%), FZ Farming Zone (7%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (5%), RLZ Rural Living Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%), RCZ Rural Conservation Zone (0%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Metung?

Across Metung, 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 Metung?

Yes — 1,764 lots in Metung 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 Metung?

The median sale price in Metung over the past 24 months is $771,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Metung?

Median weekly rent for a house in Metung is $460.

What planning constraints apply in Metung?

Across Metung, 4.8% flood-affected, 11.6% bushfire-prone, 0.5% 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 Metung?

1,850 of 2,430 lots in Metung show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 13.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Metung

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, overlays and development potential computed from the East Gippslandplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (2,430 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 →