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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Heywood, VIC 3304 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Farming Zone dominant. Median sale $330K over the last 24 months. 1,787 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
FZ
Farming Zone
Median dwelling value
$330K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
692
lots
Total lots
1,787
252.9 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Heywood

Heywood is dominated by FZFarming 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.

FZ
Dominant
FZ Farming Zone 45.2%
GRZ General Residential Zone 38.9%
TRZ Transport Zone 4.3%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 3.7%
PUZ Public Use Zone 1.9%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.6%
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 1.1%
IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone 0.8%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.8%
SUZ Special Use Zone 0.7%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 0.5%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 0.4%
Avg max height
11.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
5,375

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

Use mix
Residential40%
Commercial4%
Industrial1%
Environment4%
Rural45%

Location

Where Heywood sits

Heywood 3304 covers 252.9 km² within Glenelg.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Glenelg
Postcode
3304
Area
252.91 km²
Total lots
1,787

Drill into any lot in Heywood

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 Heywood

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
692

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

Subdivision potential
711

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
736 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
14.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Heywood

11% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development; also: 10% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; 0% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 10.5%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 10.2%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 0.3%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated None

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Heywood property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$330,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$440 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Heywood

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

Amenity score
12.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
34.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
12.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Heywood

What's the zoning in Heywood 3304?

Heywood is dominated by the FZ (Farming Zone) zone, which covers 808 of 1,787 lots (45%). The full mix is: FZ Farming Zone (45%), GRZ General Residential Zone (39%), TRZ Transport Zone (4%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (4%), PUZ Public Use Zone (2%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (2%), LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (1%), IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone (1%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (1%), SUZ Special Use Zone (1%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (1%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Heywood?

Across Heywood, 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 Heywood?

Yes — 692 lots in Heywood 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 Heywood?

The median sale price in Heywood over the past 24 months is $330,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Heywood?

Median weekly rent for a house in Heywood is $440.

What planning constraints apply in Heywood?

Across Heywood, 10.5% flood-affected, 0% with heritage controls, 10.2% bushfire-prone. 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 Heywood?

736 of 1,787 lots in Heywood show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 14.0 / 100.

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, overlays and development potential computed from the Glenelgplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (1,787 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 →