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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Eaglehawk, VIC 3556 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $485K over the last 24 months. 3,726 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$485K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
2,546
lots
Total lots
3,726
14.5 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Eaglehawk

Eaglehawk 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 82.3%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 4.3%
FZ Farming Zone 3.3%
NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone 1.7%
TRZ Transport Zone 1.6%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 1.5%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 1.3%
PUZ Public Use Zone 1.3%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.2%
SUZ Special Use Zone 0.5%
IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone 0.5%
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 0.4%
Avg max height
11.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
10,967

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

Use mix
Residential85%
Commercial4%
Industrial2%
Environment4%
Rural3%

Location

Where Eaglehawk sits

Eaglehawk 3556 covers 14.5 km² within Greater Bendigo.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Greater Bendigo
Postcode
3556
Area
14.51 km²
Total lots
3,726

Drill into any lot in Eaglehawk

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 Eaglehawk

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
2,546

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

Subdivision potential
2,101

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
2,648 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
1,188 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 Eaglehawk

a small share of lots (2.3%) intersect flood mapping; also: 29% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; 19% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 2.3%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 29.0%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 19.2%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.8%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Eaglehawk property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$485,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$490 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Eaglehawk

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

Amenity score
62.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
57.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Eaglehawk

What's the zoning in Eaglehawk 3556?

Eaglehawk is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 3,067 of 3,726 lots (82%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (82%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (4%), FZ Farming Zone (3%), NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (2%), TRZ Transport Zone (2%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (2%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), SUZ Special Use Zone (1%), IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone (1%), LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Eaglehawk?

Across Eaglehawk, 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 Eaglehawk?

Yes — 2,546 lots in Eaglehawk 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 Eaglehawk?

The median sale price in Eaglehawk over the past 24 months is $485,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Eaglehawk?

Median weekly rent for a house in Eaglehawk is $490.

What planning constraints apply in Eaglehawk?

Across Eaglehawk, 2.3% flood-affected, 19% with heritage controls, 29.0% bushfire-prone, 0.8% 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 Eaglehawk?

2,648 of 3,726 lots in Eaglehawk show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 1,188 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 Greater Bendigoplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (3,726 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 →