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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Eltham North, VIC 3095 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Neighbourhood Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $1.25M over the last 24 months. 2,746 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
NRZ
Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$1.25M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
2,470
lots
Total lots
2,746
4.1 km²

Eltham North 3095 spans 2 councils: Nillumbik (1,885 lots), Banyule (861 lots). The dominant council (Nillumbik) sets the canonical URL for this page.

Zoning

What you can build in Eltham North

Eltham North is dominated by NRZNeighbourhood 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.

NRZ
Dominant
NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone 77.6%
GRZ General Residential Zone 16.4%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 4.7%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.9%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.4%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.1%
UFZ UFZ 0.0%
Avg max height
9.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
7,151

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

Use mix
Residential94%
Environment6%

Location

Where Eltham North sits

Eltham North 3095 covers 4.1 km² within Nillumbik.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Nillumbik
Postcode
3095
Area
4.07 km²
Total lots
2,746

Drill into any lot in Eltham North

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Development potential

Where the upside is in Eltham North

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
2,470

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

Subdivision potential
1,767

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
2,470 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
43 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
44.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Eltham North

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 None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 0.3%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated None

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Eltham North property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$1,250,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$580 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Eltham North

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

Amenity score
62.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
32.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
12.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Eltham North

What's the zoning in Eltham North 3095?

Eltham North is dominated by the NRZ (Neighbourhood Residential Zone) zone, which covers 2,131 of 2,746 lots (78%). The full mix is: NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (78%), GRZ General Residential Zone (16%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (5%), PUZ Public Use Zone (1%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%), UFZ UFZ (0%).

What's the building height limit in Eltham North?

Across Eltham North, the average maximum building height is 9.0 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 Eltham North?

Yes — 2,470 lots in Eltham North 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 Eltham North?

The median sale price in Eltham North over the past 24 months is $1,250,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Eltham North?

Median weekly rent for a house in Eltham North is $580.

What planning constraints apply in Eltham North?

Across Eltham North, 4.5% flood-affected, 0% with heritage controls. 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 Eltham North?

2,470 of 2,746 lots in Eltham North show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 43 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 44.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Eltham North

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, overlays and development potential computed from the Nillumbikplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (2,746 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 →