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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Wantirna South, VIC 3152 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Neighbourhood Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $1.32M over the last 24 months. 9,277 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
NRZ
Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$1.32M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
6,767
lots
Total lots
9,277
14.1 km²

Wantirna South 3152 spans 2 councils: Knox (9,276 lots), Monash (1 lots). The dominant council (Knox) sets the canonical URL for this page.

Zoning

What you can build in Wantirna South

Wantirna South 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 71.1%
GRZ General Residential Zone 11.5%
RGZ Residential Growth Zone 6.5%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 4.9%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 2.1%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 1.6%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.8%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.6%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.4%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.1%
UFZ UFZ 0.1%
FZ Farming Zone 0.1%
RLZ Rural Living Zone 0.1%
SUZ Special Use Zone 0.0%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 0.0%
Avg max height
10.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
50,127

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

Use mix
Residential91%
Commercial5%
Industrial2%
Environment1%
Rural0%

Location

Where Wantirna South sits

Wantirna South 3152 covers 14.1 km² within Knox.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Knox
Postcode
3152
Area
14.12 km²
Total lots
9,277

Drill into any lot in Wantirna South

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 South

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
6,767

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

Subdivision potential
2,055

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
7,139 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
44.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Wantirna South

a small share of lots (2.9%) intersect flood mapping.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 2.9%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay None

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 3.1%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Wantirna South property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$1,322,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$600 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Wantirna South

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

Amenity score
70.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
94.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Wantirna South

What's the zoning in Wantirna South 3152?

Wantirna South is dominated by the NRZ (Neighbourhood Residential Zone) zone, which covers 6,598 of 9,277 lots (71%). The full mix is: NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (71%), GRZ General Residential Zone (12%), RGZ Residential Growth Zone (7%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (5%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (2%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (2%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), TRZ Transport Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (0%), UFZ UFZ (0%), FZ Farming Zone (0%), RLZ Rural Living Zone (0%), SUZ Special Use Zone (0%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Wantirna South?

Across Wantirna South, 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 Wantirna South?

Yes — 6,767 lots in Wantirna South 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 South?

The median sale price in Wantirna South over the past 24 months is $1,322,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Wantirna South?

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

What planning constraints apply in Wantirna South?

Across Wantirna South, 2.9% flood-affected, 3.1% 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 Wantirna South?

7,139 of 9,277 lots in Wantirna South show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 44.0 / 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 (9,277 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 →