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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Moorabbin, VIC 3189 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Industrial 1 Zone dominant. Median sale $1.3M over the last 24 months. 5,900 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
IN1Z
Industrial 1 Zone
Median dwelling value
$1.3M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
2,194
lots
Total lots
5,900
4.6 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Moorabbin

Moorabbin is dominated by IN1ZIndustrial 1 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.

IN1Z
Dominant
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 38.4%
NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone 27.8%
HCTZ Housing Choice and Transport Zone 20.7%
ACZ Activity Centre Zone 10.6%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 1.2%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 0.4%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.2%
IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone 0.2%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.2%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.2%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 0.1%
Avg max height
11.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
15,063

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

Use mix
Residential29%
Commercial11%
Industrial39%
Environment0%

Location

Where Moorabbin sits

Moorabbin 3189 covers 4.6 km² within Kingston.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Kingston
Postcode
3189
Area
4.58 km²
Total lots
5,900

Drill into any lot in Moorabbin

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Development potential

Where the upside is in Moorabbin

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
2,194

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

Subdivision potential
1,605

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
2,697 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
1,697 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
58.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Moorabbin

7% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development; also: 2% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 7.0%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 2.1%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 2.6%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Moorabbin property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$1,300,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$690 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Moorabbin

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

Amenity score
79.0 /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 Moorabbin

What's the zoning in Moorabbin 3189?

Moorabbin is dominated by the IN1Z (Industrial 1 Zone) zone, which covers 2,268 of 5,900 lots (38%). The full mix is: IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (38%), NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (28%), HCTZ Housing Choice and Transport Zone (21%), ACZ Activity Centre Zone (11%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (1%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (0%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (0%), IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone (0%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Moorabbin?

Across Moorabbin, 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 Moorabbin?

Yes — 2,194 lots in Moorabbin 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 Moorabbin?

The median sale price in Moorabbin over the past 24 months is $1,300,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Moorabbin?

Median weekly rent for a house in Moorabbin is $690.

What planning constraints apply in Moorabbin?

Across Moorabbin, 7.0% flood-affected, 2% with heritage controls, 2.6% 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 Moorabbin?

2,697 of 5,900 lots in Moorabbin show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 1,697 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 58.0 / 100.

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, overlays and development potential computed from the Kingstonplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (5,900 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 →