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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Elmore, VIC 3558 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Township Zone dominant. Median sale $358K over the last 24 months. 973 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
TZ
Township Zone
Median dwelling value
$358K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
554
lots
Total lots
973
135.2 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Elmore

Elmore is dominated by TZTownship 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.

TZ
Dominant
TZ Township Zone 61.4%
FZ Farming Zone 32.1%
TRZ Transport Zone 2.5%
RLZ Rural Living Zone 2.2%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.4%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.3%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.2%
Avg max height
9.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
5,639

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

Use mix
Residential2%
Environment2%
Rural32%

Location

Where Elmore sits

Elmore 3558 covers 135.2 km² within Greater Bendigo.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Greater Bendigo
Postcode
3558
Area
135.24 km²
Total lots
973

Drill into any lot in Elmore

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 Elmore

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
554

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

Subdivision potential
554

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
554 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
510 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
37.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Elmore

0% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay None

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 0.3%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.2%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Elmore property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$358,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$490 / wk
Houses
0

FAQs

Common questions about Elmore

What's the zoning in Elmore 3558?

Elmore is dominated by the TZ (Township Zone) zone, which covers 597 of 973 lots (61%). The full mix is: TZ Township Zone (61%), FZ Farming Zone (32%), TRZ Transport Zone (3%), RLZ Rural Living Zone (2%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Elmore?

Across Elmore, the average maximum building height is 9.0 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 Elmore?

Yes — 554 lots in Elmore 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 Elmore?

The median sale price in Elmore over the past 24 months is $358,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Elmore?

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

What planning constraints apply in Elmore?

Across Elmore, 0% with heritage controls, 0.2% 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 Elmore?

554 of 973 lots in Elmore show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 510 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 37.0 / 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 Greater Bendigoplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (973 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 →