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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Clayton South, VIC 3169 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $947.5K over the last 24 months. 7,667 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$947.5K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
4,025
lots
Total lots
7,667
8.3 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Clayton South

Clayton South 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 42.5%
NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone 30.4%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 12.0%
RGZ Residential Growth Zone 11.3%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 1.1%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.8%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.4%
GWAZ Green Wedge A Zone 0.4%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 0.4%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.2%
UFZ UFZ 0.2%
SUZ Special Use Zone 0.2%
GWZ Green Wedge Zone 0.1%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 0.0%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.0%
Avg max height
12.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
29,771

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

Use mix
Residential85%
Commercial1%
Industrial12%
Environment1%
Rural1%

Location

Where Clayton South sits

Clayton South 3169 covers 8.3 km² within Kingston.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Kingston
Postcode
3169
Area
8.33 km²
Total lots
7,667

Drill into any lot in Clayton South

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 Clayton South

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
4,025

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

Subdivision potential
1,874

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
4,043 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
2,703 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
55.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Clayton South

8% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 8.0%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay None

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 15.4%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Clayton South property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$947,500
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$690 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Clayton South

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

Amenity score
61.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
98.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Clayton South

What's the zoning in Clayton South 3169?

Clayton South is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 3,261 of 7,667 lots (43%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (43%), NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (30%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (12%), RGZ Residential Growth Zone (11%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%), GWAZ Green Wedge A Zone (0%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (0%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%), UFZ UFZ (0%), SUZ Special Use Zone (0%), GWZ Green Wedge Zone (0%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (0%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Clayton South?

Across Clayton South, the average maximum building height is 12.0 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 Clayton South?

Yes — 4,025 lots in Clayton South 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 Clayton South?

The median sale price in Clayton South over the past 24 months is $947,500, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Clayton South?

Median weekly rent for a house in Clayton South is $690.

What planning constraints apply in Clayton South?

Across Clayton South, 8.0% flood-affected, 15.4% 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 Clayton South?

4,043 of 7,667 lots in Clayton South show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 2,703 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 55.0 / 100.

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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 Kingstonplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (7,667 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 →