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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Murchison, VIC 3610 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Farming Zone dominant. Median sale $340K over the last 24 months. 969 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
FZ
Farming Zone
Median dwelling value
$340K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
427
lots
Total lots
969
100.5 km²

Murchison 3610 spans 2 councils: Greater Shepparton (966 lots), Strathbogie (3 lots). The dominant council (Greater Shepparton) sets the canonical URL for this page.

Zoning

What you can build in Murchison

Murchison is dominated by FZFarming 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.

FZ
Dominant
FZ Farming Zone 50.8%
TZ Township Zone 45.0%
PUZ Public Use Zone 2.1%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 1.3%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.8%
Avg max height
9.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
18,044

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

Use mix
Environment3%
Rural51%

Location

Where Murchison sits

Murchison 3610 covers 100.5 km² within Greater Shepparton.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Greater Shepparton
Postcode
3610
Area
100.51 km²
Total lots
969

Drill into any lot in Murchison

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 Murchison

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
427

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

Subdivision potential
427

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
427 lots

show at least one development signal

Own a property in Murchison?

Check your lot's exact development potential — height, FSR, granny flat, subdivision, dual-occ.

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Murchison

14% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development; also: 29% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; 10% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 14.1%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 28.9%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 10.1%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated None

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Murchison property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$340,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$480 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Murchison

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

Amenity score
25.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
44.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
6.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Murchison

What's the zoning in Murchison 3610?

Murchison is dominated by the FZ (Farming Zone) zone, which covers 492 of 969 lots (51%). The full mix is: FZ Farming Zone (51%), TZ Township Zone (45%), PUZ Public Use Zone (2%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (1%), TRZ Transport Zone (1%).

What's the building height limit in Murchison?

Across Murchison, the average maximum building height is 9.0 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 Murchison?

Yes — 427 lots in Murchison 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 Murchison?

The median sale price in Murchison over the past 24 months is $340,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Murchison?

Median weekly rent for a house in Murchison is $480.

What planning constraints apply in Murchison?

Across Murchison, 14.1% flood-affected, 10% with heritage controls, 28.9% bushfire-prone. 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 Murchison?

427 of 969 lots in Murchison show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision.

Get a planning report for any address in Murchison

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 Sheppartonplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (969 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 →