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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Koonwarra, VIC 3954 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Farming Zone dominant. 348 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
FZ
Farming Zone
Median rent (house)
$435
per week
small second dwelling eligible
59
lots
Total lots
348
38.1 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Koonwarra

Koonwarra is dominated by FZFarming 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.

FZ
Dominant
FZ Farming Zone 48.3%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 11.2%
RAZ Rural Activity Zone 9.5%
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 9.2%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 9.2%
TZ Township Zone 7.8%
TRZ Transport Zone 4.3%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.6%
Avg max height
7.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
577

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

Use mix
Residential19%
Environment21%
Rural48%

Location

Where Koonwarra sits

Koonwarra 3954 covers 38.1 km² within South Gippsland.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
South Gippsland
Postcode
3954
Area
38.12 km²
Total lots
348

Drill into any lot in Koonwarra

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 Koonwarra

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
59

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

Subdivision potential
56

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
59 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
10.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Koonwarra

16% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development; also: 47% 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 15.8%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 46.6%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 3.7%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.6%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Koonwarra property market

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

Median rent (house)
$435 / wk
Houses

Sale-price history isn't yet loaded for this suburb — rent and planning data are shown where available.

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Koonwarra

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

Amenity score
13.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
26.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
6.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Koonwarra

What's the zoning in Koonwarra 3954?

Koonwarra is dominated by the FZ (Farming Zone) zone, which covers 168 of 348 lots (48%). The full mix is: FZ Farming Zone (48%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (11%), RAZ Rural Activity Zone (10%), LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (9%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (9%), TZ Township Zone (8%), TRZ Transport Zone (4%), PUZ Public Use Zone (1%).

What's the building height limit in Koonwarra?

Across Koonwarra, 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 Koonwarra?

Yes — 59 lots in Koonwarra 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 rent in Koonwarra?

Median weekly rent for a house in Koonwarra is $435.

What planning constraints apply in Koonwarra?

Across Koonwarra, 15.8% flood-affected, 4% with heritage controls, 46.6% bushfire-prone, 0.6% 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 Koonwarra?

59 of 348 lots in Koonwarra show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 10.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Koonwarra

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 South Gippslandplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (348 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 →