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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Coburg North, VIC 3058 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $980K over the last 24 months. 5,858 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$980K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
2,631
lots
Total lots
5,858
4.9 km²

Coburg North 3058 spans 2 councils: Merri-Bek (5,722 lots), Darebin (136 lots). The dominant council (Merri-Bek) sets the canonical URL for this page.

Zoning

What you can build in Coburg North

Coburg North 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 35.7%
NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone 27.1%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 23.9%
IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone 3.9%
RGZ Residential Growth Zone 2.4%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 2.1%
HCTZ Housing Choice and Transport Zone 1.6%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.3%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 0.7%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.5%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.3%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 0.3%
ACZ Activity Centre Zone 0.2%
Avg max height
10.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
7,936

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

Use mix
Residential66%
Commercial3%
Industrial28%
Environment2%

Location

Where Coburg North sits

Coburg North 3058 covers 4.9 km² within Merri-Bek.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Merri-Bek
Postcode
3058
Area
4.85 km²
Total lots
5,858

Drill into any lot in Coburg North

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 Coburg North

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
2,631

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

Subdivision potential
1,084

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
2,691 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
3,270 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
69.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

Own a property in Coburg North?

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Coburg North

7% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development; also: 11% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 6.9%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 10.7%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 11.6%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Coburg North property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$980,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$695 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Coburg North

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

Amenity score
71.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
69.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Coburg North

What's the zoning in Coburg North 3058?

Coburg North is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 2,091 of 5,858 lots (36%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (36%), NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (27%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (24%), IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone (4%), RGZ Residential Growth Zone (2%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (2%), HCTZ Housing Choice and Transport Zone (2%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (1%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (0%), ACZ Activity Centre Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Coburg North?

Across Coburg North, 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 Coburg North?

Yes — 2,631 lots in Coburg North 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 Coburg North?

The median sale price in Coburg North over the past 24 months is $980,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Coburg North?

Median weekly rent for a house in Coburg North is $695.

What planning constraints apply in Coburg North?

Across Coburg North, 6.9% flood-affected, 11% with heritage controls, 11.6% 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 Coburg North?

2,691 of 5,858 lots in Coburg North show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 3,270 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 69.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Coburg North

Suburb-wide stats are useful for context. For a buy-or-walk decision on a specific lot, you need every control, every constraint, and every clause cited to source.

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14-section report · planning scheme + overlays cross-referenced · cited to source

Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, overlays and development potential computed from the Merri-Bekplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (5,858 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 →