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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Quambatook, VIC 3540 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Farming Zone dominant. Median sale $125K over the last 24 months. 856 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
FZ
Farming Zone
Median dwelling value
$125K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
260
lots
Total lots
856
334.9 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Quambatook

Quambatook 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 53.5%
TZ Township Zone 33.4%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 8.9%
TRZ Transport Zone 3.0%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.6%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.6%
Avg max height
9.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
2,305

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

Use mix
Environment10%
Rural54%

Location

Where Quambatook sits

Quambatook 3540 covers 334.9 km² within Gannawarra.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Gannawarra
Postcode
3540
Area
334.88 km²
Total lots
856

Drill into any lot in Quambatook

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 Quambatook

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
260

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

Subdivision potential
260

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
260 lots

show at least one development signal

Own a property in Quambatook?

Check your lot's exact development potential — height, FSR, granny flat, subdivision, dual-occ.

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Quambatook

5% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development; also: 7% 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 5.0%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 6.5%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay None

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.2%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Quambatook property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$125,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$375 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Quambatook

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

Amenity score
16.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
6.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
6.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Quambatook

What's the zoning in Quambatook 3540?

Quambatook is dominated by the FZ (Farming Zone) zone, which covers 458 of 856 lots (54%). The full mix is: FZ Farming Zone (54%), TZ Township Zone (33%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (9%), TRZ Transport Zone (3%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (1%).

What's the building height limit in Quambatook?

Across Quambatook, 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 Quambatook?

Yes — 260 lots in Quambatook 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 Quambatook?

The median sale price in Quambatook over the past 24 months is $125,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Quambatook?

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

What planning constraints apply in Quambatook?

Across Quambatook, 5.0% flood-affected, 6.5% 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 Quambatook?

260 of 856 lots in Quambatook show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision.

Get a planning report for any address in Quambatook

Suburb-wide stats are useful for context. For a buy-or-walk decision on a specific lot, you need every control, every constraint, and every clause cited to source.

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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 (856 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 →