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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Springvale, VIC 3171 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $870K over the last 24 months. 10,936 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$870K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
5,914
lots
Total lots
10,936
11.0 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Springvale

Springvale 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 76.0%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 8.6%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 6.4%
RGZ Residential Growth Zone 3.4%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 2.1%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.4%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 1.1%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.6%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.3%
SUZ Special Use Zone 0.2%
UFZ UFZ 0.0%
Avg max height
10.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
28,746

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

Use mix
Residential81%
Commercial11%
Industrial6%
Environment2%

Location

Where Springvale sits

Springvale 3171 covers 11.0 km² within Greater Dandenong.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Greater Dandenong
Postcode
3171
Area
11.01 km²
Total lots
10,936

Drill into any lot in Springvale

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 Springvale

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
5,914

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

Subdivision potential
5,705

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
6,370 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
4,704 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
62.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Springvale

a small share of lots (0.5%) intersect flood mapping; also: 0% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 0.5%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 0.1%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 6.2%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Springvale property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$870,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$570 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Springvale

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

Amenity score
73.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
100.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Springvale

What's the zoning in Springvale 3171?

Springvale is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 8,312 of 10,936 lots (76%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (76%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (9%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (6%), RGZ Residential Growth Zone (3%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (2%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (1%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%), SUZ Special Use Zone (0%), UFZ UFZ (0%).

What's the building height limit in Springvale?

Across Springvale, the average maximum building height is 10.0 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 Springvale?

Yes — 5,914 lots in Springvale 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 Springvale?

The median sale price in Springvale over the past 24 months is $870,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Springvale?

Median weekly rent for a house in Springvale is $570.

What planning constraints apply in Springvale?

Across Springvale, 0.5% flood-affected, 0% with heritage controls, 6.2% 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 Springvale?

6,370 of 10,936 lots in Springvale show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 4,704 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 62.0 / 100.

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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 Dandenongplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (10,936 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 →