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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

New Gisborne, VIC 3438 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $850K over the last 24 months. 1,581 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$850K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
955
lots
Total lots
1,581
26.2 km²

Zoning

What you can build in New Gisborne

New Gisborne is dominated by GRZGeneral 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.

GRZ
Dominant
GRZ General Residential Zone 60.9%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 12.7%
RLZ Rural Living Zone 8.5%
RCZ Rural Conservation Zone 7.7%
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 7.5%
TRZ Transport Zone 1.3%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.7%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.4%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 0.3%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.2%
Avg max height
10.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
5,730

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

Use mix
Residential85%
Commercial0%
Industrial13%
Environment1%

Location

Where New Gisborne sits

New Gisborne 3438 covers 26.2 km² within Macedon Ranges.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Macedon Ranges
Postcode
3438
Area
26.21 km²
Total lots
1,581

Drill into any lot in New Gisborne

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Development potential

Where the upside is in New Gisborne

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
955

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

Subdivision potential
820

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
960 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
711 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
50.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in New Gisborne

0% 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 3.4%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 0.3%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.5%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

New Gisborne property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$850,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$580 / wk
Houses
0

FAQs

Common questions about New Gisborne

What's the zoning in New Gisborne 3438?

New Gisborne is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 963 of 1,581 lots (61%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (61%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (13%), RLZ Rural Living Zone (9%), RCZ Rural Conservation Zone (8%), LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (8%), TRZ Transport Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (0%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (0%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in New Gisborne?

Across New Gisborne, 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 New Gisborne?

Yes — 955 lots in New Gisborne 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 New Gisborne?

The median sale price in New Gisborne over the past 24 months is $850,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in New Gisborne?

Median weekly rent for a house in New Gisborne is $580.

What planning constraints apply in New Gisborne?

Across New Gisborne, 0% with heritage controls, 3.4% 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 New Gisborne?

960 of 1,581 lots in New Gisborne show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 711 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 50.0 / 100.

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, overlays and development potential computed from the Macedon Rangesplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (1,581 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 →