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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Marong, VIC 3515 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Neighbourhood Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $622.5K over the last 24 months. 1,315 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
NRZ
Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$622.5K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
751
lots
Total lots
1,315
76.2 km²

Marong 3515 spans 2 councils: Greater Bendigo (1,265 lots), Loddon (50 lots). The dominant council (Greater Bendigo) sets the canonical URL for this page.

Zoning

What you can build in Marong

Marong is dominated by NRZNeighbourhood 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.

NRZ
Dominant
NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone 55.7%
FZ Farming Zone 33.8%
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 2.4%
TRZ Transport Zone 2.1%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 2.0%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.7%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 1.2%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 0.3%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 0.3%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.2%
SUZ Special Use Zone 0.1%
Avg max height
9.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
2,849

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

Use mix
Residential59%
Commercial2%
Environment4%
Rural34%

Location

Where Marong sits

Marong 3515 covers 76.2 km² within Greater Bendigo.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Greater Bendigo
Postcode
3515
Area
76.15 km²
Total lots
1,315

Drill into any lot in Marong

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 Marong

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
751

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

Subdivision potential
244

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
767 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
26.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Marong

8% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development; also: 10% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; 1% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 7.7%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 10.1%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 1.3%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated None

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Marong property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$622,500
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$490 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Marong

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

Amenity score
9.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
13.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
10.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Marong

What's the zoning in Marong 3515?

Marong is dominated by the NRZ (Neighbourhood Residential Zone) zone, which covers 733 of 1,315 lots (56%). The full mix is: NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (56%), FZ Farming Zone (34%), LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (2%), TRZ Transport Zone (2%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (2%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (2%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (1%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (0%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (0%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%), SUZ Special Use Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Marong?

Across Marong, 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 Marong?

Yes — 751 lots in Marong 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 Marong?

The median sale price in Marong over the past 24 months is $622,500, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Marong?

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

What planning constraints apply in Marong?

Across Marong, 7.7% flood-affected, 1% with heritage controls, 10.1% 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 Marong?

767 of 1,315 lots in Marong show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 26.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Marong

Suburb-wide stats are useful for context. For a buy-or-walk decision on a specific lot, you need every control, every constraint, and every clause cited to source.

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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 (1,315 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 →