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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Scoresby, VIC 3179 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Neighbourhood Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $955.5K over the last 24 months. 2,843 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
NRZ
Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$955.5K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
2,140
lots
Total lots
2,843
8.8 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Scoresby

Scoresby 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 72.1%
RGZ Residential Growth Zone 10.2%
GRZ General Residential Zone 6.2%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 3.9%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 2.4%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 1.9%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.6%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.8%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.6%
UFZ UFZ 0.1%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.1%
SUZ Special Use Zone 0.0%
Avg max height
10.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
7,813

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

Use mix
Residential89%
Commercial4%
Industrial4%
Environment2%

Location

Where Scoresby sits

Scoresby 3179 covers 8.8 km² within Knox.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Knox
Postcode
3179
Area
8.85 km²
Total lots
2,843

Drill into any lot in Scoresby

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 Scoresby

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
2,140

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

Subdivision potential
481

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
2,151 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
46.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Scoresby

a small share of lots (1.5%) intersect flood mapping; also: 0% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 1.5%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 0.1%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.2%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Scoresby property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$955,500
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$600 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Scoresby

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

Amenity score
78.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
79.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Scoresby

What's the zoning in Scoresby 3179?

Scoresby is dominated by the NRZ (Neighbourhood Residential Zone) zone, which covers 2,051 of 2,843 lots (72%). The full mix is: NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (72%), RGZ Residential Growth Zone (10%), GRZ General Residential Zone (6%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (4%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (2%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (2%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (2%), TRZ Transport Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (1%), UFZ UFZ (0%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (0%), SUZ Special Use Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Scoresby?

Across Scoresby, the average maximum building height is 10.0 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 Scoresby?

Yes — 2,140 lots in Scoresby 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 Scoresby?

The median sale price in Scoresby over the past 24 months is $955,500, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Scoresby?

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

What planning constraints apply in Scoresby?

Across Scoresby, 1.5% flood-affected, 0% with heritage controls, 0.2% 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 Scoresby?

2,151 of 2,843 lots in Scoresby show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 46.0 / 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 (2,843 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 →