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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Westmeadows, VIC 3049 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $727.5K over the last 24 months. 3,329 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$727.5K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
2,176
lots
Total lots
3,329
4.8 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Westmeadows

Westmeadows 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 91.0%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 4.4%
IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone 1.9%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.2%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 1.1%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.3%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.1%
GWZ Green Wedge Zone 0.0%
Avg max height
11.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
7,236

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

Use mix
Residential91%
Commercial5%
Industrial2%
Environment2%

Location

Where Westmeadows sits

Westmeadows 3049 covers 4.8 km² within Hume.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Hume
Postcode
3049
Area
4.82 km²
Total lots
3,329

Drill into any lot in Westmeadows

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 Westmeadows

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
2,176

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

Subdivision potential
1,883

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
2,192 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
1 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
59.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

Own a property in Westmeadows?

Check your lot's exact development potential — height, FSR, granny flat, subdivision, dual-occ.

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Westmeadows

a small share of lots (1.0%) intersect flood mapping; also: 1% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 1.0%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 0.5%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 1.8%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Westmeadows property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$727,500
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$500 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Westmeadows

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

Amenity score
75.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
68.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
67.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Westmeadows

What's the zoning in Westmeadows 3049?

Westmeadows is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 3,030 of 3,329 lots (91%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (91%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (4%), IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone (2%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%), GWZ Green Wedge Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Westmeadows?

Across Westmeadows, 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 Westmeadows?

Yes — 2,176 lots in Westmeadows 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 Westmeadows?

The median sale price in Westmeadows over the past 24 months is $727,500, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Westmeadows?

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

What planning constraints apply in Westmeadows?

Across Westmeadows, 1.0% flood-affected, 1% with heritage controls, 1.8% 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 Westmeadows?

2,192 of 3,329 lots in Westmeadows show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 1 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 59.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Westmeadows

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 (3,329 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 →