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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Curlewis, VIC 3222 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $667.5K over the last 24 months. 2,399 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$667.5K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
2,134
lots
Total lots
2,399
20.2 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Curlewis

Curlewis 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 93.6%
FZ Farming Zone 3.1%
RLZ Rural Living Zone 1.6%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.8%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 0.4%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.2%
SUZ Special Use Zone 0.1%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.1%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.0%
Avg max height
11.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
15,818

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

Use mix
Residential95%
Commercial0%
Environment1%
Rural3%

Location

Where Curlewis sits

Curlewis 3222 covers 20.2 km² within Greater Geelong.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Greater Geelong
Postcode
3222
Area
20.17 km²
Total lots
2,399

Drill into any lot in Curlewis

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 Curlewis

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
2,134

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

Subdivision potential
1,075

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
2,142 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 Curlewis

0% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay None

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 0.2%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 10.5%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Curlewis property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$667,500
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$500 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Curlewis

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

Amenity score
28.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
40.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
4.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Curlewis

What's the zoning in Curlewis 3222?

Curlewis is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 2,246 of 2,399 lots (94%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (94%), FZ Farming Zone (3%), RLZ Rural Living Zone (2%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (0%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (0%), SUZ Special Use Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Curlewis?

Across Curlewis, 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 Curlewis?

Yes — 2,134 lots in Curlewis 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 Curlewis?

The median sale price in Curlewis over the past 24 months is $667,500, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Curlewis?

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

What planning constraints apply in Curlewis?

Across Curlewis, 0% with heritage controls, 10.5% 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 Curlewis?

2,142 of 2,399 lots in Curlewis 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.

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, overlays and development potential computed from the Greater Geelongplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (2,399 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 →