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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Charlemont, VIC 3217 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Urban Growth Zone dominant. Median sale $610K over the last 24 months. 3,957 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
UGZ
Urban Growth Zone
Median dwelling value
$610K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
0
lots
Total lots
3,957
10.5 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Charlemont

Charlemont is dominated by UGZUrban Growth 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.

UGZ
Dominant
UGZ Urban Growth Zone 98.4%
FZ Farming Zone 1.0%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.3%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.2%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.1%
Avg max height
6.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
26,352

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

Use mix
Environment0%
Rural1%

Location

Where Charlemont sits

Charlemont 3217 covers 10.5 km² within Greater Geelong.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Greater Geelong
Postcode
3217
Area
10.45 km²
Total lots
3,957

Drill into any lot in Charlemont

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 Charlemont

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
0

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

Subdivision potential
342

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
342 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
15 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Charlemont

a small share of lots (1.3%) intersect flood mapping.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 1.3%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay None

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.3%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Charlemont property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$610,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$500 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Charlemont

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

Amenity score
51.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
4.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
8.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Charlemont

What's the zoning in Charlemont 3217?

Charlemont is dominated by the UGZ (Urban Growth Zone) zone, which covers 3,894 of 3,957 lots (98%). The full mix is: UGZ Urban Growth Zone (98%), FZ Farming Zone (1%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (0%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Charlemont?

Across Charlemont, the average maximum building height is 6.0 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 Charlemont?

Most lots in Charlemont aren't eligible for a small second dwelling under the VPP small second dwelling provisions (Clause 52.18 / 54) — typically because the dominant zoning (UGZ) doesn't permit it, or lot sizes fall below the minimum. Always verify on the specific address.

What's the median property price in Charlemont?

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

What's the median rent in Charlemont?

Median weekly rent for a house in Charlemont is $500.

What planning constraints apply in Charlemont?

Across Charlemont, 1.3% flood-affected, 0.3% 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 Charlemont?

342 of 3,957 lots in Charlemont show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 15 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor.

Get a planning report for any address in Charlemont

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 Geelongplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (3,957 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 →