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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Caulfield, VIC 3162 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Neighbourhood Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $1.79M over the last 24 months. 3,506 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
NRZ
Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$1.79M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
2,522
lots
Total lots
3,506
1.5 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Caulfield

Caulfield is dominated by NRZNeighbourhood 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.

NRZ
Dominant
NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone 67.1%
GRZ General Residential Zone 22.7%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 9.2%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 0.7%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.3%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.0%
Avg max height
10.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
7,898

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

Use mix
Residential90%
Commercial10%
Environment0%

Location

Where Caulfield sits

Caulfield 3162 covers 1.5 km² within Glen Eira.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Glen Eira
Postcode
3162
Area
1.47 km²
Total lots
3,506

Drill into any lot in Caulfield

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 Caulfield

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
2,522

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

Subdivision potential
1,615

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
2,750 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
405 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
57.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

Own a property in Caulfield?

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Caulfield

a small share of lots (0.9%) intersect flood mapping; also: 5% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 0.9%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 4.8%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 1.6%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Caulfield property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$1,786,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$800 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Caulfield

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

Amenity score
81.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
50.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Caulfield

What's the zoning in Caulfield 3162?

Caulfield is dominated by the NRZ (Neighbourhood Residential Zone) zone, which covers 2,351 of 3,506 lots (67%). The full mix is: NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (67%), GRZ General Residential Zone (23%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (9%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Caulfield?

Across Caulfield, the average maximum building height is 10.0 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 Caulfield?

Yes — 2,522 lots in Caulfield 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 Caulfield?

The median sale price in Caulfield over the past 24 months is $1,786,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Caulfield?

Median weekly rent for a house in Caulfield is $800.

What planning constraints apply in Caulfield?

Across Caulfield, 0.9% flood-affected, 5% with heritage controls, 1.6% 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 Caulfield?

2,750 of 3,506 lots in Caulfield show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 405 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 57.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Caulfield

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 Glen Eiraplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (3,506 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 →