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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Mulgrave, VIC 3170 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $1.04M over the last 24 months. 9,248 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$1.04M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
6,530
lots
Total lots
9,248
10.7 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Mulgrave

Mulgrave 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 69.0%
NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone 19.8%
SUZ Special Use Zone 6.9%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.3%
CDZ Comprehensive Development Zone 1.2%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 0.7%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.4%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 0.3%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.2%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 0.1%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 0.1%
Avg max height
11.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
16,937

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

Use mix
Residential89%
Commercial2%
Industrial0%
Environment2%

Location

Where Mulgrave sits

Mulgrave 3170 covers 10.7 km² within Monash.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Monash
Postcode
3170
Area
10.72 km²
Total lots
9,248

Drill into any lot in Mulgrave

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 Mulgrave

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
6,530

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

Subdivision potential
4,192

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
6,546 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
52.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Mulgrave

a small share of lots (0.9%) intersect flood mapping; also: 0% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 0.9%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 0.2%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 1.4%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Mulgrave property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$1,040,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$650 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Mulgrave

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

Amenity score
75.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
98.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Mulgrave

What's the zoning in Mulgrave 3170?

Mulgrave is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 6,380 of 9,248 lots (69%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (69%), NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (20%), SUZ Special Use Zone (7%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), CDZ Comprehensive Development Zone (1%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (0%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Mulgrave?

Across Mulgrave, 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 Mulgrave?

Yes — 6,530 lots in Mulgrave 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 Mulgrave?

The median sale price in Mulgrave over the past 24 months is $1,040,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Mulgrave?

Median weekly rent for a house in Mulgrave is $650.

What planning constraints apply in Mulgrave?

Across Mulgrave, 0.9% flood-affected, 0% with heritage controls, 1.4% 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 Mulgrave?

6,546 of 9,248 lots in Mulgrave show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 52.0 / 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 Monashplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (9,248 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 →