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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Moonee Ponds, VIC 3039 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Residential 1 Zone dominant. Median sale $1.53M over the last 24 months. 11,556 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
R1Z
Residential 1 Zone
Median dwelling value
$1.53M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
9
lots
Total lots
11,556
4.4 km²

Moonee Ponds 3039 spans 2 councils: Moonee Valley (11,555 lots), Merri-Bek (1 lots). The dominant council (Moonee Valley) sets the canonical URL for this page.

Zoning

What you can build in Moonee Ponds

Moonee Ponds 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 62.5%
ACZ Activity Centre Zone 32.2%
B2Z Business 2 Zone 3.7%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.8%
B5Z Business 5 Zone 0.2%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.2%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.2%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 0.1%
SUZ Special Use Zone 0.0%
GRZ General Residential Zone 0.0%
Avg max height
11.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
153,777

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

Use mix
Residential63%
Commercial36%
Environment1%

Location

Where Moonee Ponds sits

Moonee Ponds 3039 covers 4.4 km² within Moonee Valley.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Moonee Valley
Postcode
3039
Area
4.36 km²
Total lots
11,556

Drill into any lot in Moonee Ponds

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 Moonee Ponds

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
9

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

Subdivision potential
6,978

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
6,978 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
7,565 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
71.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Moonee Ponds

a small share of lots (1.1%) intersect flood mapping; also: 18% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 1.1%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 18.1%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 1.6%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Moonee Ponds property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$1,527,500
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$700 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Moonee Ponds

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

Amenity score
88.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
100.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Moonee Ponds

What's the zoning in Moonee Ponds 3039?

Moonee Ponds is dominated by the R1Z (Residential 1 Zone) zone, which covers 7,217 of 11,556 lots (63%). The full mix is: R1Z Residential 1 Zone (63%), ACZ Activity Centre Zone (32%), B2Z Business 2 Zone (4%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), B5Z Business 5 Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (0%), SUZ Special Use Zone (0%), GRZ General Residential Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Moonee Ponds?

Across Moonee Ponds, 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 Moonee Ponds?

Yes — 9 lots in Moonee Ponds 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 Moonee Ponds?

The median sale price in Moonee Ponds over the past 24 months is $1,527,500, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Moonee Ponds?

Median weekly rent for a house in Moonee Ponds is $700.

What planning constraints apply in Moonee Ponds?

Across Moonee Ponds, 1.1% flood-affected, 18% with heritage controls, 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 Moonee Ponds?

6,978 of 11,556 lots in Moonee Ponds show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 7,565 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 71.0 / 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 (11,556 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 →