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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Red Hill South, VIC 3937 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Green Wedge Zone dominant. 501 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GWZ
Green Wedge Zone
Median rent (house)
$595
per week
small second dwelling eligible
119
lots
Total lots
501
15.2 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Red Hill South

Red Hill South is dominated by GWZGreen Wedge 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.

GWZ
Dominant
GWZ Green Wedge Zone 69.7%
GRZ General Residential Zone 24.0%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 4.4%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.8%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.2%
Avg max height
11.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
922

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

Use mix
Residential24%
Commercial4%
Environment2%
Rural70%

Location

Where Red Hill South sits

Red Hill South 3937 covers 15.2 km² within Mornington Peninsula.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Mornington Peninsula
Postcode
3937
Area
15.20 km²
Total lots
501

Drill into any lot in Red Hill South

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 Red Hill South

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
119

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

Subdivision potential
122

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
123 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
34.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

Own a property in Red Hill South?

Check your lot's exact development potential — height, FSR, granny flat, subdivision, dual-occ.

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Red Hill South

76% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required.

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

Flood / inundation overlay None

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 75.8%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay None

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated None

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Red Hill South property market

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

Median rent (house)
$595 / wk
Houses

Sale-price history isn't yet loaded for this suburb — rent and planning data are shown where available.

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Red Hill South

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

Amenity score
66.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
75.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
32.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Red Hill South

What's the zoning in Red Hill South 3937?

Red Hill South is dominated by the GWZ (Green Wedge Zone) zone, which covers 349 of 501 lots (70%). The full mix is: GWZ Green Wedge Zone (70%), GRZ General Residential Zone (24%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (4%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (2%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Red Hill South?

Across Red Hill South, 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 Red Hill South?

Yes — 119 lots in Red Hill South 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 rent in Red Hill South?

Median weekly rent for a house in Red Hill South is $595.

What planning constraints apply in Red Hill South?

Across Red Hill South, 75.8% 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 Red Hill South?

123 of 501 lots in Red Hill South 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.

Get a planning report for any address in Red Hill South

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 Mornington Peninsulaplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (501 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 →