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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Yackandandah, VIC 3749 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Farming Zone dominant. Median sale $760K over the last 24 months. 1,857 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
FZ
Farming Zone
Median dwelling value
$760K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
590
lots
Total lots
1,857
141.2 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Yackandandah

Yackandandah is dominated by FZFarming 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.

FZ
Dominant
FZ Farming Zone 35.7%
GRZ General Residential Zone 21.2%
RLZ Rural Living Zone 19.3%
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 12.5%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 4.1%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 3.2%
PUZ Public Use Zone 2.3%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 0.8%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.5%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 0.3%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.1%
Avg max height
8.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
6,394

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

Use mix
Residential53%
Commercial3%
Industrial1%
Environment7%
Rural36%

Location

Where Yackandandah sits

Yackandandah 3749 covers 141.2 km² within Indigo.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Indigo
Postcode
3749
Area
141.23 km²
Total lots
1,857

Drill into any lot in Yackandandah

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 Yackandandah

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
590

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

Subdivision potential
535

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
640 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
15.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Yackandandah

a small share of lots (2.6%) intersect flood mapping; also: 58% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; 11% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 2.6%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 58.3%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 10.6%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 1.1%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Yackandandah property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$760,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$510 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Yackandandah

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

Amenity score
19.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
48.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
38.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Yackandandah

What's the zoning in Yackandandah 3749?

Yackandandah is dominated by the FZ (Farming Zone) zone, which covers 663 of 1,857 lots (36%). The full mix is: FZ Farming Zone (36%), GRZ General Residential Zone (21%), RLZ Rural Living Zone (19%), LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (13%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (4%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (3%), PUZ Public Use Zone (2%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Yackandandah?

Across Yackandandah, the average maximum building height is 8.0 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 Yackandandah?

Yes — 590 lots in Yackandandah 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 Yackandandah?

The median sale price in Yackandandah over the past 24 months is $760,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Yackandandah?

Median weekly rent for a house in Yackandandah is $510.

What planning constraints apply in Yackandandah?

Across Yackandandah, 2.6% flood-affected, 11% with heritage controls, 58.3% bushfire-prone, 1.1% 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 Yackandandah?

640 of 1,857 lots in Yackandandah show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 15.0 / 100.

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, overlays and development potential computed from the Indigoplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (1,857 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 →