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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Frankston South, VIC 3199 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Residential 1 Zone dominant. Median sale $1.15M over the last 24 months. 7,698 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
R1Z
Residential 1 Zone
Median dwelling value
$1.15M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
5
lots
Total lots
7,698
14.9 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Frankston South

Frankston South is dominated by R1ZResidential 1 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.

R1Z
Dominant
R1Z Residential 1 Zone 96.9%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.6%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.6%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.5%
B5Z Business 5 Zone 0.5%
RCZ Rural Conservation Zone 0.3%
B1Z Business 1 Zone 0.3%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.2%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 0.1%
Avg max height
9.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
34,668

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

Use mix
Residential97%
Commercial1%
Environment2%

Location

Where Frankston South sits

Frankston South 3199 covers 14.9 km² within Frankston.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Frankston
Postcode
3199
Area
14.94 km²
Total lots
7,698

Drill into any lot in Frankston South

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 Frankston South

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
5

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

Subdivision potential
6,172

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
6,172 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
7 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
23.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Frankston South

24% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; also: 0% 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 24.4%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 0.4%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.2%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Frankston South property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$1,150,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$575 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Frankston South

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

Amenity score
55.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
16.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Frankston South

What's the zoning in Frankston South 3199?

Frankston South is dominated by the R1Z (Residential 1 Zone) zone, which covers 7,460 of 7,698 lots (97%). The full mix is: R1Z Residential 1 Zone (97%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (1%), B5Z Business 5 Zone (1%), RCZ Rural Conservation Zone (0%), B1Z Business 1 Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Frankston South?

Across Frankston South, 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 Frankston South?

Yes — 5 lots in Frankston South 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 Frankston South?

The median sale price in Frankston South over the past 24 months is $1,150,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Frankston South?

Median weekly rent for a house in Frankston South is $575.

What planning constraints apply in Frankston South?

Across Frankston South, 0% with heritage controls, 24.4% bushfire-prone, 0.2% 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 Frankston South?

6,172 of 7,698 lots in Frankston South show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 7 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 23.0 / 100.

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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 Frankstonplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (7,698 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 →