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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Caulfield South, VIC 3162 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Neighbourhood Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $1.95M over the last 24 months. 6,698 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
NRZ
Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$1.95M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
4,692
lots
Total lots
6,698
3.3 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Caulfield South

Caulfield South 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 75.3%
GRZ General Residential Zone 14.2%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 8.4%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 0.7%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.6%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.4%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 0.4%
Avg max height
10.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
12,817

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

Use mix
Residential90%
Commercial9%
Environment1%

Location

Where Caulfield South sits

Caulfield South 3162 covers 3.3 km² within Glen Eira.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Glen Eira
Postcode
3162
Area
3.27 km²
Total lots
6,698

Drill into any lot in Caulfield 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 Caulfield 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
4,692

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

Subdivision potential
1,558

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
5,091 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
883 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
59.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Caulfield South

15% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development; also: 2% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 14.9%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 2.1%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 5.3%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Caulfield South property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$1,945,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$800 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Caulfield South

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

Amenity score
80.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
69.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Caulfield South

What's the zoning in Caulfield South 3162?

Caulfield South is dominated by the NRZ (Neighbourhood Residential Zone) zone, which covers 5,044 of 6,698 lots (75%). The full mix is: NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (75%), GRZ General Residential Zone (14%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (8%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Caulfield South?

Across Caulfield South, 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 South?

Yes — 4,692 lots in Caulfield 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 Caulfield South?

The median sale price in Caulfield South over the past 24 months is $1,945,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Caulfield South?

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

What planning constraints apply in Caulfield South?

Across Caulfield South, 14.9% flood-affected, 2% with heritage controls, 5.3% 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 Caulfield South?

5,091 of 6,698 lots in Caulfield South show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 883 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 59.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Caulfield South

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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 (6,698 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 →