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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Wantirna, VIC 3152 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Neighbourhood Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $1.15M over the last 24 months. 6,346 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
NRZ
Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$1.15M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
4,916
lots
Total lots
6,346
8.3 km²

Wantirna 3152 spans 3 councils: Knox (6,342 lots), Maroondah (2 lots), Whitehorse (2 lots). The dominant council (Knox) sets the canonical URL for this page.

Zoning

What you can build in Wantirna

Wantirna 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 81.6%
RGZ Residential Growth Zone 6.7%
GRZ General Residential Zone 6.4%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 1.8%
TRZ Transport Zone 1.3%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.3%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.3%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.3%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 0.2%
UFZ UFZ 0.1%
CDZ Comprehensive Development Zone 0.1%
RLZ Rural Living Zone 0.0%
Avg max height
9.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
12,377

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

Use mix
Residential95%
Commercial2%
Environment2%

Location

Where Wantirna sits

Wantirna 3152 covers 8.3 km² within Knox.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Knox
Postcode
3152
Area
8.27 km²
Total lots
6,346

Drill into any lot in Wantirna

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 Wantirna

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
4,916

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

Subdivision potential
1,166

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
4,988 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
50.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Wantirna

a small share of lots (3.8%) 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 3.8%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 0.1%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 2.2%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Wantirna property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$1,150,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$600 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Wantirna

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
43.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Wantirna

What's the zoning in Wantirna 3152?

Wantirna is dominated by the NRZ (Neighbourhood Residential Zone) zone, which covers 5,180 of 6,346 lots (82%). The full mix is: NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (82%), RGZ Residential Growth Zone (7%), GRZ General Residential Zone (6%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (2%), TRZ Transport Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (0%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (0%), UFZ UFZ (0%), CDZ Comprehensive Development Zone (0%), RLZ Rural Living Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Wantirna?

Across Wantirna, 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 Wantirna?

Yes — 4,916 lots in Wantirna 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 Wantirna?

The median sale price in Wantirna over the past 24 months is $1,150,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Wantirna?

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

What planning constraints apply in Wantirna?

Across Wantirna, 3.8% flood-affected, 0% with heritage controls, 2.2% 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 Wantirna?

4,988 of 6,346 lots in Wantirna show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 50.0 / 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 (6,346 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 →