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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Alexandra, VIC 3714 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $477.5K over the last 24 months. 2,266 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$477.5K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
1,475
lots
Total lots
2,266
79.4 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Alexandra

Alexandra 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 60.3%
FZ Farming Zone 10.1%
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 8.7%
RLZ Rural Living Zone 6.8%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 3.8%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 2.4%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.9%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 1.7%
PUZ Public Use Zone 1.7%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 1.3%
IN2Z Industrial 2 Zone 0.9%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 0.2%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.2%
Avg max height
10.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
10,571

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

Use mix
Residential76%
Commercial6%
Industrial3%
Environment5%
Rural10%

Location

Where Alexandra sits

Alexandra 3714 covers 79.4 km² within Murrindindi.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Murrindindi
Postcode
3714
Area
79.41 km²
Total lots
2,266

Drill into any lot in Alexandra

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 Alexandra

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
1,475

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

Subdivision potential
1,410

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
1,536 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
20.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Alexandra

a small share of lots (4.6%) intersect flood mapping; also: 4% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 4.6%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 1.5%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 3.6%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.4%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Alexandra property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$477,500
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$400 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Alexandra

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

Amenity score
16.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
48.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Alexandra

What's the zoning in Alexandra 3714?

Alexandra is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 1,366 of 2,266 lots (60%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (60%), FZ Farming Zone (10%), LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (9%), RLZ Rural Living Zone (7%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (4%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (2%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (2%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (2%), PUZ Public Use Zone (2%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (1%), IN2Z Industrial 2 Zone (1%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Alexandra?

Across Alexandra, 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 Alexandra?

Yes — 1,475 lots in Alexandra 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 Alexandra?

The median sale price in Alexandra over the past 24 months is $477,500, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Alexandra?

Median weekly rent for a house in Alexandra is $400.

What planning constraints apply in Alexandra?

Across Alexandra, 4.6% flood-affected, 4% with heritage controls, 1.5% bushfire-prone, 0.4% 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 Alexandra?

1,536 of 2,266 lots in Alexandra show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 20.0 / 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 Murrindindiplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (2,266 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 →