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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

South Wharf, VIC 3006 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Capital City Zone dominant. 86 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
CCZ
Capital City Zone
Median rent (house)
$900
per week
small second dwelling eligible
0
lots
Total lots
86
0.3 km²

Zoning

What you can build in South Wharf

South Wharf is dominated by CCZCapital City 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.

CCZ
Dominant
CCZ Capital City Zone 86.0%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 9.3%
TRZ Transport Zone 4.7%
Avg max height
9.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings

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

Use mix
Commercial86%
Environment9%

Location

Where South Wharf sits

South Wharf 3006 covers 0.3 km² within Melbourne.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Melbourne
Postcode
3006
Area
0.26 km²
Total lots
86

Drill into any lot in South Wharf

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Development potential

Where the upside is in South Wharf

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
0

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

Subdivision potential
0

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
0 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
80 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
56.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in South Wharf

84% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development; also: 8% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 83.7%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 8.1%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 81.4%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

South Wharf property market

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

Median rent (house)
$900 / wk
Houses

Sale-price history isn't yet loaded for this suburb — rent and planning data are shown where available.

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in South Wharf

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

Amenity score
82.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
4.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
28.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about South Wharf

What's the zoning in South Wharf 3006?

South Wharf is dominated by the CCZ (Capital City Zone) zone, which covers 74 of 86 lots (86%). The full mix is: CCZ Capital City Zone (86%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (9%), TRZ Transport Zone (5%).

What's the building height limit in South Wharf?

Across South Wharf, 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 South Wharf?

Most lots in South Wharf aren't eligible for a small second dwelling under the VPP small second dwelling provisions (Clause 52.18 / 54) — typically because the dominant zoning (CCZ) doesn't permit it, or lot sizes fall below the minimum. Always verify on the specific address.

What's the median rent in South Wharf?

Median weekly rent for a house in South Wharf is $900.

What planning constraints apply in South Wharf?

Across South Wharf, 83.7% flood-affected, 8% with heritage controls, 81.4% 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 South Wharf?

0 of 86 lots in South Wharf show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 80 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 56.0 / 100.

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, overlays and development potential computed from the Melbourneplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (86 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 →