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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

McKinnon, VIC 3204 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Neighbourhood Residential Zone dominant. 3,302 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
NRZ
Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Median rent (house)
$800
per week
small second dwelling eligible
2,270
lots
Total lots
3,302
1.6 km²

Zoning

What you can build in McKinnon

McKinnon 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 60.1%
GRZ General Residential Zone 30.1%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 8.8%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.7%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.3%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.0%
Avg max height
10.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
7,051

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

Use mix
Residential90%
Commercial9%
Environment1%

Location

Where McKinnon sits

McKinnon 3204 covers 1.6 km² within Glen Eira.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Glen Eira
Postcode
3204
Area
1.56 km²
Total lots
3,302

Drill into any lot in McKinnon

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 McKinnon

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
2,270

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

Subdivision potential
925

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
2,427 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
2,535 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
72.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

Own a property in McKinnon?

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 McKinnon

31% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development; also: 3% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 31.3%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 3.3%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 6.0%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

McKinnon property market

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

Median rent (house)
$800 / wk
Houses

Sale-price history isn't yet loaded for this suburb — rent and planning data are shown where available.

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in McKinnon

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

Amenity score
74.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
14.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about McKinnon

What's the zoning in McKinnon 3204?

McKinnon is dominated by the NRZ (Neighbourhood Residential Zone) zone, which covers 1,985 of 3,302 lots (60%). The full mix is: NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (60%), GRZ General Residential Zone (30%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (9%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in McKinnon?

Across McKinnon, 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 McKinnon?

Yes — 2,270 lots in McKinnon 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 rent in McKinnon?

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

What planning constraints apply in McKinnon?

Across McKinnon, 31.3% flood-affected, 3% with heritage controls, 6.0% 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 McKinnon?

2,427 of 3,302 lots in McKinnon show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 2,535 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 72.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in McKinnon

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 (3,302 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 →