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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Boort, VIC 3537 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Township Zone dominant. Median sale $270K over the last 24 months. 1,219 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
TZ
Township Zone
Median dwelling value
$270K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
577
lots
Total lots
1,219
255.7 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Boort

Boort is dominated by TZTownship 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.

TZ
Dominant
TZ Township Zone 51.6%
FZ Farming Zone 37.8%
TRZ Transport Zone 4.6%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 3.1%
PUZ Public Use Zone 1.3%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 0.7%
IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone 0.4%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.4%
Avg max height
9.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
6,085

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

Use mix
Industrial1%
Environment5%
Rural38%

Location

Where Boort sits

Boort 3537 covers 255.7 km² within Loddon.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Loddon
Postcode
3537
Area
255.66 km²
Total lots
1,219

Drill into any lot in Boort

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 Boort

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
577

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

Subdivision potential
577

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
577 lots

show at least one development signal

Own a property in Boort?

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 Boort

21% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development; also: 1% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 20.5%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 1.5%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 0.7%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 5.3%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Boort property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$270,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
/ wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Boort

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

Amenity score
38.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
51.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
19.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Boort

What's the zoning in Boort 3537?

Boort is dominated by the TZ (Township Zone) zone, which covers 629 of 1,219 lots (52%). The full mix is: TZ Township Zone (52%), FZ Farming Zone (38%), TRZ Transport Zone (5%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (3%), PUZ Public Use Zone (1%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (1%), IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone (0%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Boort?

Across Boort, 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 Boort?

Yes — 577 lots in Boort 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 Boort?

The median sale price in Boort over the past 24 months is $270,000, across 0 sales.

What planning constraints apply in Boort?

Across Boort, 20.5% flood-affected, 1% with heritage controls, 1.5% bushfire-prone, 5.3% 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 Boort?

577 of 1,219 lots in Boort show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision.

Get a planning report for any address in Boort

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.

Run a report — from A$29

14-section report · planning scheme + overlays cross-referenced · cited to source

Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, overlays and development potential computed from the Loddonplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (1,219 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 →