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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Mordialloc, VIC 3195 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Neighbourhood Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $1.39M over the last 24 months. 6,039 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
NRZ
Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$1.39M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
2,813
lots
Total lots
6,039
4.4 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Mordialloc

Mordialloc is dominated by NRZNeighbourhood 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.

NRZ
Dominant
NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone 40.1%
GRZ General Residential Zone 28.2%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 15.5%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 10.8%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 3.2%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.9%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.7%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.3%
UFZ UFZ 0.2%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.0%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 0.0%
SUZ Special Use Zone 0.0%
Avg max height
13.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
12,081

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

Use mix
Residential79%
Commercial3%
Industrial16%
Environment1%

Location

Where Mordialloc sits

Mordialloc 3195 covers 4.4 km² within Kingston.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Kingston
Postcode
3195
Area
4.41 km²
Total lots
6,039

Drill into any lot in Mordialloc

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 Mordialloc

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
2,813

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

Subdivision potential
1,380

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
2,943 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
3,075 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
63.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Mordialloc

27% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development; also: 3% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 27.4%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 3.4%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 17.7%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Mordialloc property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$1,385,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$690 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Mordialloc

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
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
69.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Mordialloc

What's the zoning in Mordialloc 3195?

Mordialloc is dominated by the NRZ (Neighbourhood Residential Zone) zone, which covers 2,419 of 6,039 lots (40%). The full mix is: NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (40%), GRZ General Residential Zone (28%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (16%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (11%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (3%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), TRZ Transport Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%), UFZ UFZ (0%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (0%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (0%), SUZ Special Use Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Mordialloc?

Across Mordialloc, the average maximum building height is 13.0 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 Mordialloc?

Yes — 2,813 lots in Mordialloc 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 Mordialloc?

The median sale price in Mordialloc over the past 24 months is $1,385,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Mordialloc?

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

What planning constraints apply in Mordialloc?

Across Mordialloc, 27.4% flood-affected, 3% with heritage controls, 17.7% 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 Mordialloc?

2,943 of 6,039 lots in Mordialloc show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 3,075 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 63.0 / 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 (6,039 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 →