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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Strathdale, VIC 3550 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $637.5K over the last 24 months. 3,141 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$637.5K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
2,730
lots
Total lots
3,141
3.5 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Strathdale

Strathdale 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 93.5%
IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone 1.8%
NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone 1.5%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.4%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 1.2%
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 0.4%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.1%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 0.1%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.0%
Avg max height
11.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
8,724

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

Use mix
Residential95%
Commercial1%
Industrial2%
Environment1%

Location

Where Strathdale sits

Strathdale 3550 covers 3.5 km² within Greater Bendigo.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Greater Bendigo
Postcode
3550
Area
3.55 km²
Total lots
3,141

Drill into any lot in Strathdale

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 Strathdale

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
2,730

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

Subdivision potential
2,296

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
2,744 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
33.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Strathdale

a small share of lots (0.4%) intersect flood mapping; also: 24% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 0.4%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 23.6%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay None

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated None

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Strathdale property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$637,500
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$490 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Strathdale

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

Amenity score
55.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
53.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
7.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Strathdale

What's the zoning in Strathdale 3550?

Strathdale is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 2,936 of 3,141 lots (94%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (94%), IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone (2%), NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (2%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (1%), LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (0%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Strathdale?

Across Strathdale, 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 Strathdale?

Yes — 2,730 lots in Strathdale 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 Strathdale?

The median sale price in Strathdale over the past 24 months is $637,500, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Strathdale?

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

What planning constraints apply in Strathdale?

Across Strathdale, 0.4% flood-affected, 23.6% 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 Strathdale?

2,744 of 3,141 lots in Strathdale show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 33.0 / 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 (3,141 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 →