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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Wandana Heights, VIC 3216 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $1.02M over the last 24 months. 1,080 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$1.02M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
984
lots
Total lots
1,080
2.6 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Wandana Heights

Wandana Heights 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%
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 3.0%
PUZ Public Use Zone 1.1%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.8%
FZ Farming Zone 0.7%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.7%
Avg max height
11.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
3,683

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

Use mix
Residential97%
Environment2%
Rural1%

Location

Where Wandana Heights sits

Wandana Heights 3216 covers 2.6 km² within Greater Geelong.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Greater Geelong
Postcode
3216
Area
2.60 km²
Total lots
1,080

Drill into any lot in Wandana Heights

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 Wandana Heights

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
984

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

Subdivision potential
836

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
984 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 Wandana Heights

9% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 8.9%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay None

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated None

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Wandana Heights property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$1,015,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$500 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Wandana Heights

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

Amenity score
46.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
0.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
0.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Wandana Heights

What's the zoning in Wandana Heights 3216?

Wandana Heights is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 1,011 of 1,080 lots (94%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (94%), LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (3%), PUZ Public Use Zone (1%), TRZ Transport Zone (1%), FZ Farming Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%).

What's the building height limit in Wandana Heights?

Across Wandana Heights, 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 Wandana Heights?

Yes — 984 lots in Wandana Heights 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 Wandana Heights?

The median sale price in Wandana Heights over the past 24 months is $1,015,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Wandana Heights?

Median weekly rent for a house in Wandana Heights is $500.

What planning constraints apply in Wandana Heights?

Across Wandana Heights, 8.9% flood-affected. 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 Wandana Heights?

984 of 1,080 lots in Wandana Heights 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.

Get a planning report for any address in Wandana Heights

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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 (1,080 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 →