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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Broadford, VIC 3658 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $550K over the last 24 months. 3,080 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$550K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
2,079
lots
Total lots
3,080
106.1 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Broadford

Broadford 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 67.9%
FZ Farming Zone 11.9%
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 4.3%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 3.9%
RLZ Rural Living Zone 3.8%
PUZ Public Use Zone 2.2%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 2.0%
TRZ Transport Zone 1.7%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 1.2%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.9%
SUZ Special Use Zone 0.2%
Avg max height
11.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
12,030

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

Use mix
Residential76%
Commercial4%
Industrial2%
Environment4%
Rural12%

Location

Where Broadford sits

Broadford 3658 covers 106.1 km² within Mitchell.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Mitchell
Postcode
3658
Area
106.08 km²
Total lots
3,080

Drill into any lot in Broadford

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 Broadford

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
2,079

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

Subdivision potential
1,998

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
2,166 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
1,084 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
58.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Broadford

a small share of lots (2.9%) intersect flood mapping; also: 10% 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 2.9%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 9.8%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 1.6%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 1.6%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Broadford property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$550,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$433 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Broadford

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

Amenity score
60.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
97.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
58.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Broadford

What's the zoning in Broadford 3658?

Broadford is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 2,091 of 3,080 lots (68%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (68%), FZ Farming Zone (12%), LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (4%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (4%), RLZ Rural Living Zone (4%), PUZ Public Use Zone (2%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (2%), TRZ Transport Zone (2%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), SUZ Special Use Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Broadford?

Across Broadford, the average maximum building height is 11.0 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 Broadford?

Yes — 2,079 lots in Broadford 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 Broadford?

The median sale price in Broadford over the past 24 months is $550,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Broadford?

Median weekly rent for a house in Broadford is $433.

What planning constraints apply in Broadford?

Across Broadford, 2.9% flood-affected, 2% with heritage controls, 9.8% bushfire-prone, 1.6% 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 Broadford?

2,166 of 3,080 lots in Broadford show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 1,084 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 58.0 / 100.

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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 Mitchellplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (3,080 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 →