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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

St Kilda West, VIC 3182 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Neighbourhood Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $2.86M over the last 24 months. 2,801 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
NRZ
Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$2.86M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
2,452
lots
Total lots
2,801
0.5 km²

Zoning

What you can build in St Kilda West

St Kilda West 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 62.2%
RGZ Residential Growth Zone 33.7%
GRZ General Residential Zone 3.7%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.3%
CDZ Comprehensive Development Zone 0.1%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.0%
Avg max height
7.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
14,953

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

Use mix
Residential100%
Commercial0%
Environment0%

Location

Where St Kilda West sits

St Kilda West 3182 covers 0.5 km² within Port Phillip.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Port Phillip
Postcode
3182
Area
0.54 km²
Total lots
2,801

Drill into any lot in St Kilda West

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 St Kilda West

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
2,452

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

Subdivision potential
1,783

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
2,452 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
46.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in St Kilda West

14% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development; also: 78% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 13.9%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 78.4%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.5%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

St Kilda West property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$2,855,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$1,040 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in St Kilda West

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

Amenity score
78.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
8.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
2.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about St Kilda West

What's the zoning in St Kilda West 3182?

St Kilda West is dominated by the NRZ (Neighbourhood Residential Zone) zone, which covers 1,741 of 2,801 lots (62%). The full mix is: NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (62%), RGZ Residential Growth Zone (34%), GRZ General Residential Zone (4%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (0%), CDZ Comprehensive Development Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in St Kilda West?

Across St Kilda West, the average maximum building height is 7.0 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 St Kilda West?

Yes — 2,452 lots in St Kilda West 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 St Kilda West?

The median sale price in St Kilda West over the past 24 months is $2,855,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in St Kilda West?

Median weekly rent for a house in St Kilda West is $1,040.

What planning constraints apply in St Kilda West?

Across St Kilda West, 13.9% flood-affected, 78% with heritage controls, 0.5% 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 St Kilda West?

2,452 of 2,801 lots in St Kilda West show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 46.0 / 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 Port Phillipplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (2,801 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 →