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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Skye, VIC 3977 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Residential 1 Zone dominant. Median sale $760K over the last 24 months. 3,386 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
R1Z
Residential 1 Zone
Median dwelling value
$760K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
0
lots
Total lots
3,386
16.6 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Skye

Skye 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 93.7%
RCZ Rural Conservation Zone 3.0%
GWZ Green Wedge Zone 2.6%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.3%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.1%
SUZ Special Use Zone 0.1%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.0%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.0%
Avg max height
9.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
7,286

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

Use mix
Residential97%
Environment1%
Rural3%

Location

Where Skye sits

Skye 3977 covers 16.6 km² within Frankston.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Frankston
Postcode
3977
Area
16.56 km²
Total lots
3,386

Drill into any lot in Skye

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 Skye

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
0

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

Subdivision potential
2,288

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
2,288 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
23.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Skye

9% 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 None

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 8.7%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay None

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.3%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Skye property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$760,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$575 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Skye

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
42.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
4.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Skye

What's the zoning in Skye 3977?

Skye is dominated by the R1Z (Residential 1 Zone) zone, which covers 3,174 of 3,386 lots (94%). The full mix is: R1Z Residential 1 Zone (94%), RCZ Rural Conservation Zone (3%), GWZ Green Wedge Zone (3%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (0%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%), SUZ Special Use Zone (0%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Skye?

Across Skye, 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 Skye?

Most lots in Skye aren't eligible for a small second dwelling under the VPP small second dwelling provisions (Clause 52.18 / 54) — typically because the dominant zoning (R1Z) doesn't permit it, or lot sizes fall below the minimum. Always verify on the specific address.

What's the median property price in Skye?

The median sale price in Skye over the past 24 months is $760,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Skye?

Median weekly rent for a house in Skye is $575.

What planning constraints apply in Skye?

Across Skye, 8.7% bushfire-prone, 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 Skye?

2,288 of 3,386 lots in Skye show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 23.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Skye

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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 (3,386 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 →