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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Aberfeldie, VIC 3040 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Residential 1 Zone dominant. Median sale $1.63M over the last 24 months. 2,145 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
R1Z
Residential 1 Zone
Median dwelling value
$1.63M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
1
lots
Total lots
2,145
1.6 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Aberfeldie

Aberfeldie is dominated by R1ZResidential 1 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.

R1Z
Dominant
R1Z Residential 1 Zone 92.5%
B1Z Business 1 Zone 3.0%
PUZ Public Use Zone 2.8%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 1.1%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.6%
Avg max height
9.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
4,628

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

Use mix
Residential94%
Commercial3%
Environment3%

Location

Where Aberfeldie sits

Aberfeldie 3040 covers 1.6 km² within Moonee Valley.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Moonee Valley
Postcode
3040
Area
1.57 km²
Total lots
2,145

Drill into any lot in Aberfeldie

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 Aberfeldie

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
1

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

Subdivision potential
1,177

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
1,177 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
60.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Aberfeldie

a small share of lots (3.5%) intersect flood mapping; also: 10% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 3.5%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 10.1%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 2.2%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Aberfeldie property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$1,631,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$700 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Aberfeldie

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

Amenity score
85.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
29.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Aberfeldie

What's the zoning in Aberfeldie 3040?

Aberfeldie is dominated by the R1Z (Residential 1 Zone) zone, which covers 1,985 of 2,145 lots (93%). The full mix is: R1Z Residential 1 Zone (93%), B1Z Business 1 Zone (3%), PUZ Public Use Zone (3%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%).

What's the building height limit in Aberfeldie?

Across Aberfeldie, 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 Aberfeldie?

Yes — 1 lots in Aberfeldie 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 Aberfeldie?

The median sale price in Aberfeldie over the past 24 months is $1,631,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Aberfeldie?

Median weekly rent for a house in Aberfeldie is $700.

What planning constraints apply in Aberfeldie?

Across Aberfeldie, 3.5% flood-affected, 10% with heritage controls, 2.2% 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 Aberfeldie?

1,177 of 2,145 lots in Aberfeldie show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 60.0 / 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 Moonee Valleyplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (2,145 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 →