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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Macedon, VIC 3440 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Low Density Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $1.11M over the last 24 months. 1,107 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
LDRZ
Low Density Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$1.11M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
516
lots
Total lots
1,107
39.1 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Macedon

Macedon is dominated by LDRZLow Density 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.

LDRZ
Dominant
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 47.5%
RCZ Rural Conservation Zone 34.8%
RLZ Rural Living Zone 8.5%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 2.6%
PUZ Public Use Zone 2.6%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 2.4%
TRZ Transport Zone 1.2%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.4%
Avg max height
6.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
860

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

Use mix
Residential91%
Commercial2%
Environment6%

Location

Where Macedon sits

Macedon 3440 covers 39.1 km² within Macedon Ranges.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Macedon Ranges
Postcode
3440
Area
39.10 km²
Total lots
1,107

Drill into any lot in Macedon

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 Macedon

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
516

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

Subdivision potential
86

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
537 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
490 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
40.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Macedon

95% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; 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 None

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 94.7%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 0.5%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated None

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Macedon property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$1,105,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$580 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Macedon

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

Amenity score
17.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
30.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
41.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Macedon

What's the zoning in Macedon 3440?

Macedon is dominated by the LDRZ (Low Density Residential Zone) zone, which covers 526 of 1,107 lots (48%). The full mix is: LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (48%), RCZ Rural Conservation Zone (35%), RLZ Rural Living Zone (9%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (3%), PUZ Public Use Zone (3%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (2%), TRZ Transport Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Macedon?

Across Macedon, the average maximum building height is 6.0 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 Macedon?

Yes — 516 lots in Macedon 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 Macedon?

The median sale price in Macedon over the past 24 months is $1,105,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Macedon?

Median weekly rent for a house in Macedon is $580.

What planning constraints apply in Macedon?

Across Macedon, 1% with heritage controls, 94.7% bushfire-prone. 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 Macedon?

537 of 1,107 lots in Macedon show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 490 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 40.0 / 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 Macedon Rangesplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (1,107 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 →