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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Hastings, VIC 3915 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $715K over the last 24 months. 6,292 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$715K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
3,513
lots
Total lots
6,292
26.9 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Hastings

Hastings 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 69.2%
IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone 10.9%
SUZ Special Use Zone 7.8%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 4.8%
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 3.1%
GWZ Green Wedge Zone 1.1%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.9%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.8%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.6%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 0.3%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 0.2%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.2%
PZ PZ 0.0%
Avg max height
10.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
16,529

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

Use mix
Residential73%
Commercial5%
Industrial11%
Environment2%
Rural1%

Location

Where Hastings sits

Hastings 3915 covers 26.9 km² within Mornington Peninsula.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Mornington Peninsula
Postcode
3915
Area
26.85 km²
Total lots
6,292

Drill into any lot in Hastings

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 Hastings

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
3,513

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

Subdivision potential
3,199

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
3,728 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
2,441 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
55.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Hastings

a small share of lots (3.7%) intersect flood mapping; also: 15% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; 0% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 3.7%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 15.2%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 0.3%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.6%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Hastings property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$715,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$595 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Hastings

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

Amenity score
67.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
99.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Hastings

What's the zoning in Hastings 3915?

Hastings is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 4,349 of 6,292 lots (69%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (69%), IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone (11%), SUZ Special Use Zone (8%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (5%), LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (3%), GWZ Green Wedge Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), TRZ Transport Zone (1%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (0%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (0%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (0%), PZ PZ (0%).

What's the building height limit in Hastings?

Across Hastings, 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 Hastings?

Yes — 3,513 lots in Hastings 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 Hastings?

The median sale price in Hastings over the past 24 months is $715,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Hastings?

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

What planning constraints apply in Hastings?

Across Hastings, 3.7% flood-affected, 0% with heritage controls, 15.2% bushfire-prone, 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 Hastings?

3,728 of 6,292 lots in Hastings show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 2,441 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 55.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Hastings

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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 (6,292 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 →