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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Ormond, VIC 3204 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $1.8M over the last 24 months. 5,385 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$1.8M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
3,932
lots
Total lots
5,385
2.1 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Ormond

Ormond is dominated by GRZGeneral 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.

GRZ
Dominant
GRZ General Residential Zone 50.6%
NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone 41.0%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 5.2%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 2.5%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.4%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.1%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.1%
CDZ Comprehensive Development Zone 0.1%
Avg max height
10.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
12,168

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

Use mix
Residential94%
Commercial5%
Environment1%

Location

Where Ormond sits

Ormond 3204 covers 2.1 km² within Glen Eira.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Glen Eira
Postcode
3204
Area
2.05 km²
Total lots
5,385

Drill into any lot in Ormond

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 Ormond

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
3,932

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

Subdivision potential
2,695

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
4,063 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
4,248 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
75.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

Own a property in Ormond?

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Ormond

11% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development; also: 17% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 11.4%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 16.8%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.4%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Ormond property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$1,795,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$800 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Ormond

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

Amenity score
83.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
26.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Ormond

What's the zoning in Ormond 3204?

Ormond is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 2,724 of 5,385 lots (51%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (51%), NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (41%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (5%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (3%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (0%), CDZ Comprehensive Development Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Ormond?

Across Ormond, 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 Ormond?

Yes — 3,932 lots in Ormond 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 Ormond?

The median sale price in Ormond over the past 24 months is $1,795,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Ormond?

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

What planning constraints apply in Ormond?

Across Ormond, 11.4% flood-affected, 17% with heritage controls, 0.4% 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 Ormond?

4,063 of 5,385 lots in Ormond show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 4,248 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 75.0 / 100.

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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 (5,385 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 →