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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Daylesford, VIC 3460 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Neighbourhood Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $899K over the last 24 months. 3,366 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
NRZ
Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$899K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
2,362
lots
Total lots
3,366
36.2 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Daylesford

Daylesford is dominated by NRZNeighbourhood 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.

NRZ
Dominant
NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone 69.8%
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 8.9%
FZ Farming Zone 6.7%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 6.4%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 2.5%
TRZ Transport Zone 1.5%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 1.2%
PUZ Public Use Zone 1.1%
RLZ Rural Living Zone 1.0%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.6%
RCZ Rural Conservation Zone 0.2%
SUZ Special Use Zone 0.1%
Avg max height
9.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
7,560

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

Use mix
Residential80%
Commercial6%
Industrial1%
Environment4%
Rural7%

Location

Where Daylesford sits

Daylesford 3460 covers 36.2 km² within Hepburn.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Hepburn
Postcode
3460
Area
36.17 km²
Total lots
3,366

Drill into any lot in Daylesford

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 Daylesford

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
2,362

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

Subdivision potential
1,447

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
2,498 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
44.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Daylesford

a small share of lots (0.2%) intersect flood mapping; also: 33% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; 22% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 0.2%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 32.9%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 22.0%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated None

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Daylesford property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$899,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$550 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Daylesford

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

Amenity score
77.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
99.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Daylesford

What's the zoning in Daylesford 3460?

Daylesford is dominated by the NRZ (Neighbourhood Residential Zone) zone, which covers 2,351 of 3,366 lots (70%). The full mix is: NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (70%), LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (9%), FZ Farming Zone (7%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (6%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (3%), TRZ Transport Zone (2%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (1%), RLZ Rural Living Zone (1%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (1%), RCZ Rural Conservation Zone (0%), SUZ Special Use Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Daylesford?

Across Daylesford, 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 Daylesford?

Yes — 2,362 lots in Daylesford 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 Daylesford?

The median sale price in Daylesford over the past 24 months is $899,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Daylesford?

Median weekly rent for a house in Daylesford is $550.

What planning constraints apply in Daylesford?

Across Daylesford, 0.2% flood-affected, 22% with heritage controls, 32.9% 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 Daylesford?

2,498 of 3,366 lots in Daylesford show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 44.0 / 100.

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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 Hepburnplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (3,366 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 →