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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Hurstbridge, VIC 3099 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Township Zone dominant. Median sale $896.5K over the last 24 months. 1,578 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
TZ
Township Zone
Median dwelling value
$896.5K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
975
lots
Total lots
1,578
14.6 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Hurstbridge

Hurstbridge is dominated by TZTownship 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.

TZ
Dominant
TZ Township Zone 68.3%
RCZ Rural Conservation Zone 26.6%
TRZ Transport Zone 2.0%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.9%
PUZ Public Use Zone 1.0%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.1%
Avg max height
9.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
7,188

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

Use mix
Residential27%
Environment3%

Location

Where Hurstbridge sits

Hurstbridge 3099 covers 14.6 km² within Nillumbik.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Nillumbik
Postcode
3099
Area
14.62 km²
Total lots
1,578

Drill into any lot in Hurstbridge

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 Hurstbridge

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
975

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

Subdivision potential
975

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
975 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
823 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
20.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

Own a property in Hurstbridge?

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 Hurstbridge

6% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development; also: 100% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; 4% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 5.8%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 100.0%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 3.9%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 2.0%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Hurstbridge property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$896,500
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$580 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Hurstbridge

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

Amenity score
65.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
57.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Hurstbridge

What's the zoning in Hurstbridge 3099?

Hurstbridge is dominated by the TZ (Township Zone) zone, which covers 1,078 of 1,578 lots (68%). The full mix is: TZ Township Zone (68%), RCZ Rural Conservation Zone (27%), TRZ Transport Zone (2%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (2%), PUZ Public Use Zone (1%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Hurstbridge?

Across Hurstbridge, 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 Hurstbridge?

Yes — 975 lots in Hurstbridge 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 Hurstbridge?

The median sale price in Hurstbridge over the past 24 months is $896,500, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Hurstbridge?

Median weekly rent for a house in Hurstbridge is $580.

What planning constraints apply in Hurstbridge?

Across Hurstbridge, 5.8% flood-affected, 4% with heritage controls, 100.0% bushfire-prone, 2.0% 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 Hurstbridge?

975 of 1,578 lots in Hurstbridge show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 823 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 20.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Hurstbridge

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 Nillumbikplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (1,578 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 →