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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Newborough, VIC 3825 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Neighbourhood Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $427K over the last 24 months. 3,967 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
NRZ
Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$427K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
3,113
lots
Total lots
3,967
19.5 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Newborough

Newborough 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 62.6%
GRZ General Residential Zone 22.3%
UGZ Urban Growth Zone 8.5%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 1.9%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.7%
RLZ Rural Living Zone 1.3%
FZ Farming Zone 0.7%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.5%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.3%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.2%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 0.0%
Avg max height
9.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
30,776

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

Use mix
Residential88%
Environment2%
Rural1%

Location

Where Newborough sits

Newborough 3825 covers 19.5 km² within Latrobe.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Latrobe
Postcode
3825
Area
19.48 km²
Total lots
3,967

Drill into any lot in Newborough

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 Newborough

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
3,113

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

Subdivision potential
1,836

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
3,310 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
43.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Newborough

a small share of lots (1.0%) intersect flood mapping; also: 12% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required.

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 12.0%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay None

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.5%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Newborough property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$427,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$435 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Newborough

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

Amenity score
63.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
75.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
17.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Newborough

What's the zoning in Newborough 3825?

Newborough is dominated by the NRZ (Neighbourhood Residential Zone) zone, which covers 2,483 of 3,967 lots (63%). The full mix is: NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (63%), GRZ General Residential Zone (22%), UGZ Urban Growth Zone (9%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (2%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (2%), RLZ Rural Living Zone (1%), FZ Farming Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (1%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Newborough?

Across Newborough, 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 Newborough?

Yes — 3,113 lots in Newborough 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 Newborough?

The median sale price in Newborough over the past 24 months is $427,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Newborough?

Median weekly rent for a house in Newborough is $435.

What planning constraints apply in Newborough?

Across Newborough, 1.0% flood-affected, 12.0% bushfire-prone, 0.5% 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 Newborough?

3,310 of 3,967 lots in Newborough show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 43.0 / 100.

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Suburb-wide stats are useful for context. For a buy-or-walk decision on a specific lot, you need every control, every constraint, and every clause cited to source.

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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 Latrobeplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (3,967 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 →