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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Horsham, VIC 3400 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $400K over the last 24 months. 9,934 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$400K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
7,196
lots
Total lots
9,934
23.9 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Horsham

Horsham is dominated by GRZGeneral 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.

GRZ
Dominant
GRZ General Residential Zone 84.1%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 5.7%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 3.3%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 2.4%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.1%
PUZ Public Use Zone 1.0%
FZ Farming Zone 0.7%
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 0.6%
RLZ Rural Living Zone 0.5%
IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone 0.3%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.2%
CA CA 0.1%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.1%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 0.0%
SUZ Special Use Zone 0.0%
Avg max height
11.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
33,561

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

Use mix
Residential85%
Commercial9%
Industrial3%
Environment2%
Rural1%

Location

Where Horsham sits

Horsham 3400 covers 23.9 km² within Horsham.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Horsham
Postcode
3400
Area
23.87 km²
Total lots
9,934

Drill into any lot in Horsham

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 Horsham

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
7,196

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

Subdivision potential
6,373

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
7,506 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
45.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Horsham

8% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development; also: 0% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 7.5%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 0.4%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 2.2%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Horsham property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$400,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$450 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Horsham

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

Amenity score
78.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
100.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Horsham

What's the zoning in Horsham 3400?

Horsham is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 8,350 of 9,934 lots (84%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (84%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (6%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (3%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (2%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (1%), FZ Farming Zone (1%), LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (1%), RLZ Rural Living Zone (1%), IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%), CA CA (0%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (0%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (0%), SUZ Special Use Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Horsham?

Across Horsham, the average maximum building height is 11.0 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 Horsham?

Yes — 7,196 lots in Horsham 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 Horsham?

The median sale price in Horsham over the past 24 months is $400,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Horsham?

Median weekly rent for a house in Horsham is $450.

What planning constraints apply in Horsham?

Across Horsham, 7.5% flood-affected, 0% with heritage controls, 2.2% 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 Horsham?

7,506 of 9,934 lots in Horsham show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 45.0 / 100.

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, overlays and development potential computed from the Horshamplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (9,934 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 →