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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Middle Park, VIC 3206 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Neighbourhood Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $2.47M over the last 24 months. 2,851 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
NRZ
Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$2.47M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
1,529
lots
Total lots
2,851
0.9 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Middle Park

Middle Park 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 71.9%
GRZ General Residential Zone 24.8%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 2.3%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.8%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.2%
RGZ Residential Growth Zone 0.0%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.0%
Avg max height
9.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
6,080

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

Use mix
Residential97%
Commercial2%
Environment1%

Location

Where Middle Park sits

Middle Park 3206 covers 0.9 km² within Port Phillip.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Port Phillip
Postcode
3206
Area
0.89 km²
Total lots
2,851

Drill into any lot in Middle Park

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 Middle Park

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
1,529

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

Subdivision potential
766

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
1,553 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
52.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Middle Park

7% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development; also: 89% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 6.5%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 89.3%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated None

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Middle Park property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$2,473,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$1,040 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Middle Park

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

Amenity score
76.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
18.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Middle Park

What's the zoning in Middle Park 3206?

Middle Park is dominated by the NRZ (Neighbourhood Residential Zone) zone, which covers 2,049 of 2,851 lots (72%). The full mix is: NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (72%), GRZ General Residential Zone (25%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (2%), PUZ Public Use Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (0%), RGZ Residential Growth Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Middle Park?

Across Middle Park, 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 Middle Park?

Yes — 1,529 lots in Middle Park 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 Middle Park?

The median sale price in Middle Park over the past 24 months is $2,473,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Middle Park?

Median weekly rent for a house in Middle Park is $1,040.

What planning constraints apply in Middle Park?

Across Middle Park, 6.5% flood-affected, 89% 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 Middle Park?

1,553 of 2,851 lots in Middle Park show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 52.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Middle Park

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 Port Phillipplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (2,851 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 →