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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Niddrie, VIC 3042 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Housing Choice and Transport Zone dominant. Median sale $1.19M over the last 24 months. 3,303 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
HCTZ
Housing Choice and Transport Zone
Median dwelling value
$1.19M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
1,163
lots
Total lots
3,303
1.9 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Niddrie

Niddrie is dominated by HCTZHousing Choice and Transport 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.

HCTZ
Dominant
HCTZ Housing Choice and Transport Zone 57.4%
R1Z Residential 1 Zone 30.5%
B1Z Business 1 Zone 7.6%
PUZ Public Use Zone 2.2%
IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone 1.1%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 0.8%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.2%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 0.1%
UFZ UFZ 0.0%
Avg max height
11.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
7,893

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

Use mix
Residential31%
Commercial9%
Industrial1%
Environment3%

Location

Where Niddrie sits

Niddrie 3042 covers 1.9 km² within Moonee Valley.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Moonee Valley
Postcode
3042
Area
1.85 km²
Total lots
3,303

Drill into any lot in Niddrie

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 Niddrie

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
1,163

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

Subdivision potential
1,751

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
1,751 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
54.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Niddrie

a small share of lots (1.8%) intersect flood mapping.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 1.8%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay None

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 1.9%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Niddrie property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$1,189,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$700 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Niddrie

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

Amenity score
82.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
56.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Niddrie

What's the zoning in Niddrie 3042?

Niddrie is dominated by the HCTZ (Housing Choice and Transport Zone) zone, which covers 1,896 of 3,303 lots (57%). The full mix is: HCTZ Housing Choice and Transport Zone (57%), R1Z Residential 1 Zone (31%), B1Z Business 1 Zone (8%), PUZ Public Use Zone (2%), IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone (1%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (0%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (0%), UFZ UFZ (0%).

What's the building height limit in Niddrie?

Across Niddrie, 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 Niddrie?

Yes — 1,163 lots in Niddrie 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 Niddrie?

The median sale price in Niddrie over the past 24 months is $1,189,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Niddrie?

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

What planning constraints apply in Niddrie?

Across Niddrie, 1.8% flood-affected, 1.9% 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 Niddrie?

1,751 of 3,303 lots in Niddrie show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 54.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Niddrie

Suburb-wide stats are useful for context. For a buy-or-walk decision on a specific lot, you need every control, every constraint, and every clause cited to source.

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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 (3,303 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 →