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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Templestowe, VIC 3106 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $1.69M over the last 24 months. 7,614 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$1.69M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
6,064
lots
Total lots
7,614
16.2 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Templestowe

Templestowe 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 79.1%
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 12.3%
NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone 4.0%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 1.4%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.0%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.7%
RCZ Rural Conservation Zone 0.5%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.3%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.3%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 0.2%
UFZ UFZ 0.2%
SUZ Special Use Zone 0.0%
Avg max height
9.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
46,247

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

Use mix
Residential96%
Commercial1%
Industrial0%
Environment2%

Location

Where Templestowe sits

Templestowe 3106 covers 16.2 km² within Manningham.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Manningham
Postcode
3106
Area
16.22 km²
Total lots
7,614

Drill into any lot in Templestowe

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 Templestowe

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
6,064

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

Subdivision potential
5,139

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
6,119 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
45.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Templestowe

a small share of lots (1.3%) intersect flood mapping; also: 7% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; 4% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 1.3%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 6.6%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 4.4%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.4%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Templestowe property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$1,685,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$680 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Templestowe

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
94.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Templestowe

What's the zoning in Templestowe 3106?

Templestowe is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 6,022 of 7,614 lots (79%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (79%), LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (12%), NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (4%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), TRZ Transport Zone (1%), RCZ Rural Conservation Zone (1%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (0%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (0%), UFZ UFZ (0%), SUZ Special Use Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Templestowe?

Across Templestowe, 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 Templestowe?

Yes — 6,064 lots in Templestowe 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 Templestowe?

The median sale price in Templestowe over the past 24 months is $1,685,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Templestowe?

Median weekly rent for a house in Templestowe is $680.

What planning constraints apply in Templestowe?

Across Templestowe, 1.3% flood-affected, 4% with heritage controls, 6.6% bushfire-prone, 0.4% 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 Templestowe?

6,119 of 7,614 lots in Templestowe show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 45.0 / 100.

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, overlays and development potential computed from the Manninghamplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (7,614 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 →