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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Croydon South, VIC 3136 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Neighbourhood Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $885.5K over the last 24 months. 2,567 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
NRZ
Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$885.5K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
1,818
lots
Total lots
2,567
2.6 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Croydon South

Croydon South 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 61.7%
GRZ General Residential Zone 25.7%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 9.5%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 2.3%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.3%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.3%
UFZ UFZ 0.2%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 0.0%
Avg max height
10.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
4,057

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

Use mix
Residential88%
Commercial2%
Industrial10%
Environment1%

Location

Where Croydon South sits

Croydon South 3136 covers 2.6 km² within Maroondah.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Maroondah
Postcode
3136
Area
2.56 km²
Total lots
2,567

Drill into any lot in Croydon South

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Development potential

Where the upside is in Croydon South

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
1,818

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

Subdivision potential
1,164

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
1,827 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
10 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
51.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Croydon South

No material constraints flagged across the suburb. Always verify at the individual lot level — site-specific overlays can still apply..

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

Flood / inundation overlay None

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay None

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated None

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Croydon South property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$885,500
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$630 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Croydon South

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

Amenity score
72.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
28.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Croydon South

What's the zoning in Croydon South 3136?

Croydon South is dominated by the NRZ (Neighbourhood Residential Zone) zone, which covers 1,583 of 2,567 lots (62%). The full mix is: NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (62%), GRZ General Residential Zone (26%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (10%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (2%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (0%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%), UFZ UFZ (0%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Croydon South?

Across Croydon South, 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 Croydon South?

Yes — 1,818 lots in Croydon South 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 Croydon South?

The median sale price in Croydon South over the past 24 months is $885,500, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Croydon South?

Median weekly rent for a house in Croydon South is $630.

What's the development potential of Croydon South?

1,827 of 2,567 lots in Croydon South show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 10 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 51.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Croydon South

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, overlays and development potential computed from the Maroondahplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (2,567 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 →