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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Seabrook, VIC 3028 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Neighbourhood Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $741.5K over the last 24 months. 1,966 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
NRZ
Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$741.5K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
1,722
lots
Total lots
1,966
1.6 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Seabrook

Seabrook 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 97.7%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.1%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 0.7%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.4%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.2%
Avg max height
9.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
2,994

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

Use mix
Residential98%
Commercial1%
Environment2%

Location

Where Seabrook sits

Seabrook 3028 covers 1.6 km² within Hobsons Bay.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Hobsons Bay
Postcode
3028
Area
1.62 km²
Total lots
1,966

Drill into any lot in Seabrook

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 Seabrook

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
1,722

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

Subdivision potential
102

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
1,726 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
58.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Seabrook

a small share of lots (1.1%) intersect flood mapping.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 1.1%

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

Seabrook property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$741,500
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$630 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Seabrook

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

Amenity score
74.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
54.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
11.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Seabrook

What's the zoning in Seabrook 3028?

Seabrook is dominated by the NRZ (Neighbourhood Residential Zone) zone, which covers 1,921 of 1,966 lots (98%). The full mix is: NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (98%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (1%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (0%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Seabrook?

Across Seabrook, 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 Seabrook?

Yes — 1,722 lots in Seabrook 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 Seabrook?

The median sale price in Seabrook over the past 24 months is $741,500, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Seabrook?

Median weekly rent for a house in Seabrook is $630.

What planning constraints apply in Seabrook?

Across Seabrook, 1.1% 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 Seabrook?

1,726 of 1,966 lots in Seabrook show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 58.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Seabrook

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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 Hobsons Bayplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (1,966 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 →