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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Plenty, VIC 3090 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Neighbourhood Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $1.76M over the last 24 months. 1,183 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
NRZ
Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$1.76M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
767
lots
Total lots
1,183
11.0 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Plenty

Plenty 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 37.2%
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 25.8%
RCZ Rural Conservation Zone 24.9%
GRZ General Residential Zone 4.5%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 2.7%
PUZ Public Use Zone 2.0%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 1.6%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.9%
UFZ UFZ 0.3%
Avg max height
8.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
2,555

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

Use mix
Residential93%
Commercial3%
Environment5%

Location

Where Plenty sits

Plenty 3090 covers 11.0 km² within Nillumbik.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Nillumbik
Postcode
3090
Area
10.96 km²
Total lots
1,183

Drill into any lot in Plenty

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 Plenty

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
767

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

Subdivision potential
683

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
788 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
16.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Plenty

a small share of lots (0.2%) intersect flood mapping; also: 78% 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 0.2%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 78.0%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 0.4%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 2.4%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Plenty property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$1,760,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$580 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Plenty

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

Amenity score
55.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
24.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
19.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Plenty

What's the zoning in Plenty 3090?

Plenty is dominated by the NRZ (Neighbourhood Residential Zone) zone, which covers 440 of 1,183 lots (37%). The full mix is: NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (37%), LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (26%), RCZ Rural Conservation Zone (25%), GRZ General Residential Zone (5%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (3%), PUZ Public Use Zone (2%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (2%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), UFZ UFZ (0%).

What's the building height limit in Plenty?

Across Plenty, the average maximum building height is 8.0 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 Plenty?

Yes — 767 lots in Plenty 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 Plenty?

The median sale price in Plenty over the past 24 months is $1,760,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Plenty?

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

What planning constraints apply in Plenty?

Across Plenty, 0.2% flood-affected, 0% with heritage controls, 78.0% bushfire-prone, 2.4% 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 Plenty?

788 of 1,183 lots in Plenty show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 16.0 / 100.

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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 (1,183 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 →