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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Blairgowrie, VIC 3942 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $1.66M over the last 24 months. 4,050 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$1.66M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
3,923
lots
Total lots
4,050
6.2 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Blairgowrie

Blairgowrie 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 96.6%
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 2.1%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 0.5%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.3%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.3%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.2%
Avg max height
11.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
12,451

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

Use mix
Residential99%
Commercial1%
Environment1%

Location

Where Blairgowrie sits

Blairgowrie 3942 covers 6.2 km² within Mornington Peninsula.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Mornington Peninsula
Postcode
3942
Area
6.23 km²
Total lots
4,050

Drill into any lot in Blairgowrie

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 Blairgowrie

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
3,923

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

Subdivision potential
3,843

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
3,923 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
47.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Blairgowrie

31% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; 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 None

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 31.3%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 0.3%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated None

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Blairgowrie property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$1,657,500
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$595 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Blairgowrie

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
76.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
30.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Blairgowrie

What's the zoning in Blairgowrie 3942?

Blairgowrie is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 3,912 of 4,050 lots (97%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (97%), LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (2%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (0%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (0%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Blairgowrie?

Across Blairgowrie, 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 Blairgowrie?

Yes — 3,923 lots in Blairgowrie 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 Blairgowrie?

The median sale price in Blairgowrie over the past 24 months is $1,657,500, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Blairgowrie?

Median weekly rent for a house in Blairgowrie is $595.

What planning constraints apply in Blairgowrie?

Across Blairgowrie, 0% with heritage controls, 31.3% 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 Blairgowrie?

3,923 of 4,050 lots in Blairgowrie show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 47.0 / 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 Mornington Peninsulaplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (4,050 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 →