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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Hepburn, VIC 3461 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Neighbourhood Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $737.5K over the last 24 months. 567 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
NRZ
Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$737.5K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
454
lots
Total lots
567
4.0 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Hepburn

Hepburn 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 76.0%
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 8.3%
RLZ Rural Living Zone 6.0%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 2.6%
RCZ Rural Conservation Zone 2.5%
SUZ Special Use Zone 1.9%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 1.6%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.7%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.4%
Avg max height
9.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
1,669

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

Use mix
Residential93%
Environment5%

Location

Where Hepburn sits

Hepburn 3461 covers 4.0 km² within Hepburn.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Hepburn
Postcode
3461
Area
4.02 km²
Total lots
567

Drill into any lot in Hepburn

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 Hepburn

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
454

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

Subdivision potential
306

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
454 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
15.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Hepburn

100% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; also: 6% 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 100.0%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 6.0%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated None

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Hepburn property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$737,500
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$550 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Hepburn

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

Amenity score
36.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
6.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
2.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Hepburn

What's the zoning in Hepburn 3461?

Hepburn is dominated by the NRZ (Neighbourhood Residential Zone) zone, which covers 431 of 567 lots (76%). The full mix is: NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (76%), LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (8%), RLZ Rural Living Zone (6%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (3%), RCZ Rural Conservation Zone (3%), SUZ Special Use Zone (2%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (2%), PUZ Public Use Zone (1%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Hepburn?

Across Hepburn, 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 Hepburn?

Yes — 454 lots in Hepburn 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 Hepburn?

The median sale price in Hepburn over the past 24 months is $737,500, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Hepburn?

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

What planning constraints apply in Hepburn?

Across Hepburn, 6% with heritage controls, 100.0% 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 Hepburn?

454 of 567 lots in Hepburn show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 15.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Hepburn

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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 (567 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 →