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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Bacchus Marsh, VIC 3340 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $640K over the last 24 months. 4,903 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$640K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
3,799
lots
Total lots
4,903
12.2 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Bacchus Marsh

Bacchus Marsh 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 87.2%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 4.8%
FZ Farming Zone 2.9%
NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone 2.7%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 1.1%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.9%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.3%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.1%
Avg max height
11.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
26,209

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

Use mix
Residential91%
Commercial5%
Environment1%
Rural3%

Location

Where Bacchus Marsh sits

Bacchus Marsh 3340 covers 12.2 km² within Moorabool.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Moorabool
Postcode
3340
Area
12.23 km²
Total lots
4,903

Drill into any lot in Bacchus Marsh

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 Bacchus Marsh

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
3,799

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

Subdivision potential
3,048

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
3,919 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
122 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
68.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Bacchus Marsh

10% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development; also: 2% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 10.3%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 1.9%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.6%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Bacchus Marsh property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$640,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$480 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Bacchus Marsh

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

Amenity score
95.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
66.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Bacchus Marsh

What's the zoning in Bacchus Marsh 3340?

Bacchus Marsh is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 4,275 of 4,903 lots (87%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (87%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (5%), FZ Farming Zone (3%), NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (3%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Bacchus Marsh?

Across Bacchus Marsh, 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 Bacchus Marsh?

Yes — 3,799 lots in Bacchus Marsh 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 Bacchus Marsh?

The median sale price in Bacchus Marsh over the past 24 months is $640,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Bacchus Marsh?

Median weekly rent for a house in Bacchus Marsh is $480.

What planning constraints apply in Bacchus Marsh?

Across Bacchus Marsh, 10.3% flood-affected, 2% with heritage controls, 0.6% 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 Bacchus Marsh?

3,919 of 4,903 lots in Bacchus Marsh show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 122 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 68.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Bacchus Marsh

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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 Mooraboolplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (4,903 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 →