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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Cohuna, VIC 3568 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $325K over the last 24 months. 1,883 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$325K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
1,237
lots
Total lots
1,883
161.3 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Cohuna

Cohuna 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 62.9%
FZ Farming Zone 14.4%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 6.8%
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 5.7%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 5.2%
PUZ Public Use Zone 1.6%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.6%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 1.2%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.4%
SUZ Special Use Zone 0.2%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 0.1%
Avg max height
16.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
7,464

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

Use mix
Residential69%
Commercial7%
Industrial5%
Environment5%
Rural14%

Location

Where Cohuna sits

Cohuna 3568 covers 161.3 km² within Gannawarra.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Gannawarra
Postcode
3568
Area
161.26 km²
Total lots
1,883

Drill into any lot in Cohuna

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 Cohuna

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
1,237

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

Subdivision potential
1,202

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
1,309 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
10.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Cohuna

a small share of lots (4.5%) intersect flood mapping; also: 5% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; 0% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 4.5%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 5.0%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 0.1%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 3.8%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Cohuna property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$325,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$375 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Cohuna

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

Amenity score
10.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
91.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
36.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Cohuna

What's the zoning in Cohuna 3568?

Cohuna is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 1,183 of 1,883 lots (63%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (63%), FZ Farming Zone (14%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (7%), LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (6%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (5%), PUZ Public Use Zone (2%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (2%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (1%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%), SUZ Special Use Zone (0%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Cohuna?

Across Cohuna, the average maximum building height is 16.0 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 Cohuna?

Yes — 1,237 lots in Cohuna 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 Cohuna?

The median sale price in Cohuna over the past 24 months is $325,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Cohuna?

Median weekly rent for a house in Cohuna is $375.

What planning constraints apply in Cohuna?

Across Cohuna, 4.5% flood-affected, 0% with heritage controls, 5.0% bushfire-prone, 3.8% 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 Cohuna?

1,309 of 1,883 lots in Cohuna show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 10.0 / 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 Gannawarraplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (1,883 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 →