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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Nathalia, VIC 3638 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $370K over the last 24 months. 1,749 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$370K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
887
lots
Total lots
1,749
189.7 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Nathalia

Nathalia 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 52.1%
FZ Farming Zone 29.5%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 6.4%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 3.7%
PUZ Public Use Zone 3.1%
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 2.5%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 1.4%
IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone 0.6%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.5%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.2%
Avg max height
11.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
5,402

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

Use mix
Residential55%
Commercial6%
Industrial2%
Environment7%
Rural30%

Location

Where Nathalia sits

Nathalia 3638 covers 189.7 km² within Moira.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Moira
Postcode
3638
Area
189.72 km²
Total lots
1,749

Drill into any lot in Nathalia

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 Nathalia

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
887

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

Subdivision potential
922

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
976 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
46.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Nathalia

6% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development; also: 19% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 5.9%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 2.3%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 18.5%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.7%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Nathalia property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$370,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$460 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Nathalia

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

Amenity score
80.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
42.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
24.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Nathalia

What's the zoning in Nathalia 3638?

Nathalia is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 912 of 1,749 lots (52%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (52%), FZ Farming Zone (30%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (6%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (4%), PUZ Public Use Zone (3%), LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (3%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (1%), IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone (1%), TRZ Transport Zone (1%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Nathalia?

Across Nathalia, 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 Nathalia?

Yes — 887 lots in Nathalia 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 Nathalia?

The median sale price in Nathalia over the past 24 months is $370,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Nathalia?

Median weekly rent for a house in Nathalia is $460.

What planning constraints apply in Nathalia?

Across Nathalia, 5.9% flood-affected, 19% with heritage controls, 2.3% bushfire-prone, 0.7% 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 Nathalia?

976 of 1,749 lots in Nathalia show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 46.0 / 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 Moiraplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (1,749 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 →