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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Coolaroo, VIC 3048 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $530.5K over the last 24 months. 1,670 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$530.5K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
1,051
lots
Total lots
1,670
3.1 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Coolaroo

Coolaroo 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 66.3%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 17.0%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 11.0%
IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone 4.4%
TRZ Transport Zone 1.1%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.2%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.1%
Avg max height
11.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
2,802

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

Use mix
Residential66%
Commercial11%
Industrial21%
Environment0%

Location

Where Coolaroo sits

Coolaroo 3048 covers 3.1 km² within Hume.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Hume
Postcode
3048
Area
3.06 km²
Total lots
1,670

Drill into any lot in Coolaroo

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 Coolaroo

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
1,051

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

Subdivision potential
1,022

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
1,051 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
1,022 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
75.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

Own a property in Coolaroo?

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Coolaroo

a small share of lots (0.8%) intersect flood mapping.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 0.8%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay None

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 8.4%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Coolaroo property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$530,500
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$500 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Coolaroo

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

Amenity score
71.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
82.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Coolaroo

What's the zoning in Coolaroo 3048?

Coolaroo is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 1,107 of 1,670 lots (66%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (66%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (17%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (11%), IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone (4%), TRZ Transport Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (0%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Coolaroo?

Across Coolaroo, 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 Coolaroo?

Yes — 1,051 lots in Coolaroo 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 Coolaroo?

The median sale price in Coolaroo over the past 24 months is $530,500, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Coolaroo?

Median weekly rent for a house in Coolaroo is $500.

What planning constraints apply in Coolaroo?

Across Coolaroo, 0.8% flood-affected, 8.4% 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 Coolaroo?

1,051 of 1,670 lots in Coolaroo show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 1,022 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 75.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Coolaroo

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 Humeplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (1,670 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 →