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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Woodend, VIC 3442 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Neighbourhood Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $965K over the last 24 months. 3,555 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
NRZ
Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$965K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
2,082
lots
Total lots
3,555
71.5 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Woodend

Woodend 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 60.4%
RCZ Rural Conservation Zone 23.2%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 4.2%
FZ Farming Zone 2.8%
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 2.8%
PUZ Public Use Zone 1.7%
IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone 1.6%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 1.0%
RLZ Rural Living Zone 0.9%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.6%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.6%
SUZ Special Use Zone 0.1%
Avg max height
9.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
7,654

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

Use mix
Residential87%
Commercial4%
Industrial2%
Environment3%
Rural3%

Location

Where Woodend sits

Woodend 3442 covers 71.5 km² within Macedon Ranges.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Macedon Ranges
Postcode
3442
Area
71.47 km²
Total lots
3,555

Drill into any lot in Woodend

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 Woodend

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
2,082

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

Subdivision potential
1,377

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
2,178 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
1,033 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
53.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Woodend

a small share of lots (3.2%) intersect flood mapping; also: 23% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; 2% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 3.2%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 23.4%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 1.9%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.2%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Woodend property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$965,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$580 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Woodend

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

Amenity score
64.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
83.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Woodend

What's the zoning in Woodend 3442?

Woodend is dominated by the NRZ (Neighbourhood Residential Zone) zone, which covers 2,147 of 3,555 lots (60%). The full mix is: NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (60%), RCZ Rural Conservation Zone (23%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (4%), FZ Farming Zone (3%), LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (3%), PUZ Public Use Zone (2%), IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone (2%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (1%), RLZ Rural Living Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), TRZ Transport Zone (1%), SUZ Special Use Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Woodend?

Across Woodend, 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 Woodend?

Yes — 2,082 lots in Woodend 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 Woodend?

The median sale price in Woodend over the past 24 months is $965,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Woodend?

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

What planning constraints apply in Woodend?

Across Woodend, 3.2% flood-affected, 2% with heritage controls, 23.4% bushfire-prone, 0.2% 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 Woodend?

2,178 of 3,555 lots in Woodend show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 1,033 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 53.0 / 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 (3,555 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 →