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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Kennington, VIC 3550 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $610K over the last 24 months. 3,664 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$610K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
2,618
lots
Total lots
3,664
4.0 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Kennington

Kennington 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 95.7%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 2.6%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.7%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.5%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.2%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 0.1%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.1%
SUZ Special Use Zone 0.1%
Avg max height
11.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
19,975

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

Use mix
Residential96%
Commercial3%
Environment1%

Location

Where Kennington sits

Kennington 3550 covers 4.0 km² within Greater Bendigo.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Greater Bendigo
Postcode
3550
Area
4.00 km²
Total lots
3,664

Drill into any lot in Kennington

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 Kennington

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
2,618

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

Subdivision potential
2,075

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
2,681 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
122 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
58.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Kennington

a small share of lots (1.4%) intersect flood mapping; also: 6% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; 3% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 1.4%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 5.7%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 3.4%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated None

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Kennington property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$610,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$490 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Kennington

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

Amenity score
74.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
11.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Kennington

What's the zoning in Kennington 3550?

Kennington is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 3,507 of 3,664 lots (96%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (96%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (3%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (1%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (0%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (0%), SUZ Special Use Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Kennington?

Across Kennington, 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 Kennington?

Yes — 2,618 lots in Kennington 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 Kennington?

The median sale price in Kennington over the past 24 months is $610,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Kennington?

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

What planning constraints apply in Kennington?

Across Kennington, 1.4% flood-affected, 3% with heritage controls, 5.7% 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 Kennington?

2,681 of 3,664 lots in Kennington show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 122 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 58.0 / 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 (3,664 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 →