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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Avondale Heights, VIC 3034 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Residential 1 Zone dominant. Median sale $936K over the last 24 months. 5,503 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
R1Z
Residential 1 Zone
Median dwelling value
$936K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
33
lots
Total lots
5,503
5.4 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Avondale Heights

Avondale Heights 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 94.7%
GRZ General Residential Zone 2.8%
B1Z Business 1 Zone 1.1%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.1%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.1%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 0.1%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.0%
Avg max height
9.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
11,733

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

Use mix
Residential98%
Commercial1%
Environment1%

Location

Where Avondale Heights sits

Avondale Heights 3034 covers 5.4 km² within Moonee Valley.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Moonee Valley
Postcode
3034
Area
5.41 km²
Total lots
5,503

Drill into any lot in Avondale Heights

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 Avondale Heights

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
33

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

Subdivision potential
3,603

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
3,628 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
61.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Avondale Heights

a small share of lots (0.3%) intersect flood mapping.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 0.3%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay None

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.3%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Avondale Heights property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$936,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$700 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Avondale Heights

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

Amenity score
87.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
48.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Avondale Heights

What's the zoning in Avondale Heights 3034?

Avondale Heights is dominated by the R1Z (Residential 1 Zone) zone, which covers 5,209 of 5,503 lots (95%). The full mix is: R1Z Residential 1 Zone (95%), GRZ General Residential Zone (3%), B1Z Business 1 Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Avondale Heights?

Across Avondale Heights, 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 Avondale Heights?

Yes — 33 lots in Avondale Heights 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 Avondale Heights?

The median sale price in Avondale Heights over the past 24 months is $936,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Avondale Heights?

Median weekly rent for a house in Avondale Heights is $700.

What planning constraints apply in Avondale Heights?

Across Avondale Heights, 0.3% flood-affected, 0.3% 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 Avondale Heights?

3,628 of 5,503 lots in Avondale Heights show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 61.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Avondale Heights

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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 (5,503 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 →