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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Murrumbeena, VIC 3163 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Housing Choice and Transport Zone dominant. Median sale $1.64M over the last 24 months. 6,389 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
HCTZ
Housing Choice and Transport Zone
Median dwelling value
$1.64M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
4,810
lots
Total lots
6,389
2.6 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Murrumbeena

Murrumbeena is dominated by HCTZHousing Choice and Transport 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.

HCTZ
Dominant
HCTZ Housing Choice and Transport Zone 64.9%
NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone 25.6%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 5.3%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 2.0%
IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone 1.3%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.4%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.2%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.2%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 0.1%
Avg max height
11.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
24,735

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

Use mix
Residential28%
Commercial5%
Industrial1%
Environment1%

Location

Where Murrumbeena sits

Murrumbeena 3163 covers 2.6 km² within Glen Eira.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Glen Eira
Postcode
3163
Area
2.63 km²
Total lots
6,389

Drill into any lot in Murrumbeena

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 Murrumbeena

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
4,810

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

Subdivision potential
3,963

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
5,085 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
4,728 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
60.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Murrumbeena

14% 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 13.9%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 2.1%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 7.2%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Murrumbeena property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$1,641,500
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$800 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Murrumbeena

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
21.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Murrumbeena

What's the zoning in Murrumbeena 3163?

Murrumbeena is dominated by the HCTZ (Housing Choice and Transport Zone) zone, which covers 4,147 of 6,389 lots (65%). The full mix is: HCTZ Housing Choice and Transport Zone (65%), NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (26%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (5%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (2%), IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (0%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Murrumbeena?

Across Murrumbeena, the average maximum building height is 11.0 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 Murrumbeena?

Yes — 4,810 lots in Murrumbeena 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 Murrumbeena?

The median sale price in Murrumbeena over the past 24 months is $1,641,500, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Murrumbeena?

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

What planning constraints apply in Murrumbeena?

Across Murrumbeena, 13.9% flood-affected, 2% with heritage controls, 7.2% 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 Murrumbeena?

5,085 of 6,389 lots in Murrumbeena show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 4,728 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 60.0 / 100.

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, overlays and development potential computed from the Glen Eiraplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (6,389 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 →