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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Point Lonsdale, VIC 3225 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $1.35M over the last 24 months. 3,686 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$1.35M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
3,101
lots
Total lots
3,686
14.3 km²

Point Lonsdale 3225 spans 2 councils: Queenscliffe (2,038 lots), Greater Geelong (1,648 lots). The dominant council (Queenscliffe) sets the canonical URL for this page.

Zoning

What you can build in Point Lonsdale

Point Lonsdale is dominated by GRZGeneral 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.

GRZ
Dominant
GRZ General Residential Zone 91.3%
NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone 3.5%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 1.8%
FZ Farming Zone 1.2%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.1%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.4%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.3%
SUZ Special Use Zone 0.2%
RCZ Rural Conservation Zone 0.2%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 0.1%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.0%
Avg max height
10.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
9,103

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

Use mix
Residential95%
Commercial2%
Environment2%
Rural1%

Location

Where Point Lonsdale sits

Point Lonsdale 3225 covers 14.3 km² within Queenscliffe.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Queenscliffe
Postcode
3225
Area
14.28 km²
Total lots
3,686

Drill into any lot in Point Lonsdale

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 Point Lonsdale

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
3,101

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

Subdivision potential
2,292

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
3,151 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
20.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Point Lonsdale

14% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; also: 2% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay None

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 14.4%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 2.2%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.3%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Point Lonsdale property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$1,351,500
0 sales
Median rent (house)
/ wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Point Lonsdale

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
14.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
9.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Point Lonsdale

What's the zoning in Point Lonsdale 3225?

Point Lonsdale is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 3,367 of 3,686 lots (91%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (91%), NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (4%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (2%), FZ Farming Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (0%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%), SUZ Special Use Zone (0%), RCZ Rural Conservation Zone (0%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Point Lonsdale?

Across Point Lonsdale, the average maximum building height is 10.0 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 Point Lonsdale?

Yes — 3,101 lots in Point Lonsdale 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 Point Lonsdale?

The median sale price in Point Lonsdale over the past 24 months is $1,351,500, across 0 sales.

What planning constraints apply in Point Lonsdale?

Across Point Lonsdale, 2% with heritage controls, 14.4% bushfire-prone, 0.3% 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 Point Lonsdale?

3,151 of 3,686 lots in Point Lonsdale show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 20.0 / 100.

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, overlays and development potential computed from the Queenscliffeplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (3,686 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 →