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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Darley, VIC 3340 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $695K over the last 24 months. 4,337 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$695K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
3,769
lots
Total lots
4,337
26.7 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Darley

Darley 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 63.7%
NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone 25.5%
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 5.0%
FZ Farming Zone 3.1%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.2%
SUZ Special Use Zone 0.4%
RLZ Rural Living Zone 0.3%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 0.3%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.2%
RCZ Rural Conservation Zone 0.2%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.1%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 0.0%
Avg max height
10.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
13,327

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

Use mix
Residential95%
Environment1%
Rural3%

Location

Where Darley sits

Darley 3340 covers 26.7 km² within Moorabool.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Moorabool
Postcode
3340
Area
26.73 km²
Total lots
4,337

Drill into any lot in Darley

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 Darley

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
3,769

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

Subdivision potential
3,241

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
3,771 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
34.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Darley

a small share of lots (4.5%) intersect flood mapping; also: 0% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 4.5%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 1.0%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 0.1%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated None

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Darley property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$695,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$480 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Darley

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

Amenity score
52.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
89.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
20.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Darley

What's the zoning in Darley 3340?

Darley is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 2,764 of 4,337 lots (64%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (64%), NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (26%), LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (5%), FZ Farming Zone (3%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), SUZ Special Use Zone (0%), RLZ Rural Living Zone (0%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (0%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%), RCZ Rural Conservation Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Darley?

Across Darley, the average maximum building height is 10.0 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 Darley?

Yes — 3,769 lots in Darley 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 Darley?

The median sale price in Darley over the past 24 months is $695,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Darley?

Median weekly rent for a house in Darley is $480.

What planning constraints apply in Darley?

Across Darley, 4.5% flood-affected, 0% with heritage controls, 1.0% bushfire-prone. 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 Darley?

3,771 of 4,337 lots in Darley show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 34.0 / 100.

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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 Mooraboolplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (4,337 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 →