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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Boronia, VIC 3155 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Neighbourhood Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $855K over the last 24 months. 13,273 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
NRZ
Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$855K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
8,319
lots
Total lots
13,273
11.3 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Boronia

Boronia 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 71.4%
GRZ General Residential Zone 15.9%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 5.4%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 3.5%
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 1.4%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.7%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 0.6%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.4%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.3%
UFZ UFZ 0.2%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.1%
RGZ Residential Growth Zone 0.0%
SUZ Special Use Zone 0.0%
Avg max height
9.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
30,213

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

Use mix
Residential90%
Commercial5%
Industrial4%
Environment1%

Location

Where Boronia sits

Boronia 3155 covers 11.3 km² within Knox.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Knox
Postcode
3155
Area
11.27 km²
Total lots
13,273

Drill into any lot in Boronia

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 Boronia

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
8,319

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

Subdivision potential
3,315

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
8,717 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
4,011 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
59.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

Own a property in Boronia?

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 Boronia

a small share of lots (1.0%) intersect flood mapping.

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 2.4%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay None

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.1%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Boronia property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$855,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$600 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Boronia

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

Amenity score
82.0 /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 Boronia

What's the zoning in Boronia 3155?

Boronia is dominated by the NRZ (Neighbourhood Residential Zone) zone, which covers 9,479 of 13,273 lots (71%). The full mix is: NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (71%), GRZ General Residential Zone (16%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (5%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (4%), LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (1%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%), UFZ UFZ (0%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (0%), RGZ Residential Growth Zone (0%), SUZ Special Use Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Boronia?

Across Boronia, the average maximum building height is 9.0 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 Boronia?

Yes — 8,319 lots in Boronia 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 Boronia?

The median sale price in Boronia over the past 24 months is $855,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Boronia?

Median weekly rent for a house in Boronia is $600.

What planning constraints apply in Boronia?

Across Boronia, 1.0% flood-affected, 2.4% bushfire-prone, 0.1% 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 Boronia?

8,717 of 13,273 lots in Boronia show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 4,011 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 59.0 / 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 Knoxplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (13,273 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 →