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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Strathfieldsaye, VIC 3551 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $715K over the last 24 months. 3,856 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$715K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
3,362
lots
Total lots
3,856
30.0 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Strathfieldsaye

Strathfieldsaye 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 87.1%
RLZ Rural Living Zone 4.6%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 2.1%
RCZ Rural Conservation Zone 1.9%
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 1.6%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 0.9%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 0.7%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.5%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.2%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 0.2%
SUZ Special Use Zone 0.2%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.1%
Avg max height
11.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
29,513

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

Use mix
Residential96%
Commercial1%
Environment3%

Location

Where Strathfieldsaye sits

Strathfieldsaye 3551 covers 30.0 km² within Greater Bendigo.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Greater Bendigo
Postcode
3551
Area
30.04 km²
Total lots
3,856

Drill into any lot in Strathfieldsaye

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Development potential

Where the upside is in Strathfieldsaye

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
3,362

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

Subdivision potential
3,119

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
3,388 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
58.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Strathfieldsaye

a small share of lots (4.5%) intersect flood mapping; also: 20% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; 0% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 4.5%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 19.9%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 0.1%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.1%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Strathfieldsaye property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$715,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$490 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Strathfieldsaye

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

Amenity score
86.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
65.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
22.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Strathfieldsaye

What's the zoning in Strathfieldsaye 3551?

Strathfieldsaye is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 3,357 of 3,856 lots (87%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (87%), RLZ Rural Living Zone (5%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (2%), RCZ Rural Conservation Zone (2%), LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (2%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (1%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (1%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (0%), SUZ Special Use Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Strathfieldsaye?

Across Strathfieldsaye, 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 Strathfieldsaye?

Yes — 3,362 lots in Strathfieldsaye 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 Strathfieldsaye?

The median sale price in Strathfieldsaye over the past 24 months is $715,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Strathfieldsaye?

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

What planning constraints apply in Strathfieldsaye?

Across Strathfieldsaye, 4.5% flood-affected, 0% with heritage controls, 19.9% bushfire-prone, 0.1% 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 Strathfieldsaye?

3,388 of 3,856 lots in Strathfieldsaye show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 58.0 / 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 (3,856 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 →