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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Hepburn Springs, VIC 3461 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Neighbourhood Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $780K over the last 24 months. 527 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
NRZ
Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$780K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
429
lots
Total lots
527
3.1 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Hepburn Springs

Hepburn Springs 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 79.7%
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 12.3%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 4.4%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.9%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.9%
RCZ Rural Conservation Zone 0.6%
RLZ Rural Living Zone 0.2%
Avg max height
9.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
1,327

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

Use mix
Residential93%
Commercial4%
Environment2%

Location

Where Hepburn Springs sits

Hepburn Springs 3461 covers 3.1 km² within Hepburn.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Hepburn
Postcode
3461
Area
3.10 km²
Total lots
527

Drill into any lot in Hepburn Springs

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 Springs

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
429

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

Subdivision potential
219

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
443 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
18.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Hepburn Springs

100% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; also: 14% 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 14.0%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 3.0%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Hepburn Springs property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$780,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$550 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Hepburn Springs

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

Amenity score
49.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
6.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
36.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Hepburn Springs

What's the zoning in Hepburn Springs 3461?

Hepburn Springs is dominated by the NRZ (Neighbourhood Residential Zone) zone, which covers 420 of 527 lots (80%). The full mix is: NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (80%), LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (12%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (4%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (2%), TRZ Transport Zone (1%), RCZ Rural Conservation Zone (1%), RLZ Rural Living Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Hepburn Springs?

Across Hepburn Springs, 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 Springs?

Yes — 429 lots in Hepburn Springs 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 Springs?

The median sale price in Hepburn Springs over the past 24 months is $780,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Hepburn Springs?

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

What planning constraints apply in Hepburn Springs?

Across Hepburn Springs, 14% with heritage controls, 100.0% bushfire-prone, 3.0% 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 Hepburn Springs?

443 of 527 lots in Hepburn Springs show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 18.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Hepburn Springs

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 Hepburnplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (527 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 →