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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Sandy Point, VIC 3959 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Township Zone dominant. Median sale $815K over the last 24 months. 889 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
TZ
Township Zone
Median dwelling value
$815K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
784
lots
Total lots
889
28.8 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Sandy Point

Sandy Point is dominated by TZTownship 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.

TZ
Dominant
TZ Township Zone 89.9%
FZ Farming Zone 6.5%
RLZ Rural Living Zone 1.2%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.0%
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 0.6%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.6%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.2%
Avg max height
9.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
3,960

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

Use mix
Residential2%
Environment2%
Rural7%

Location

Where Sandy Point sits

Sandy Point 3959 covers 28.8 km² within South Gippsland.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
South Gippsland
Postcode
3959
Area
28.75 km²
Total lots
889

Drill into any lot in Sandy Point

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 Sandy Point

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
784

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

Subdivision potential
779

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
784 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
9.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Sandy Point

15% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development; also: 94% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 14.5%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 94.2%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay None

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated None

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Sandy Point property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$815,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$435 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Sandy Point

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

Amenity score
10.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
2.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
8.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Sandy Point

What's the zoning in Sandy Point 3959?

Sandy Point is dominated by the TZ (Township Zone) zone, which covers 798 of 889 lots (90%). The full mix is: TZ Township Zone (90%), FZ Farming Zone (7%), RLZ Rural Living Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (1%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Sandy Point?

Across Sandy Point, 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 Sandy Point?

Yes — 784 lots in Sandy Point 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 Sandy Point?

The median sale price in Sandy Point over the past 24 months is $815,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Sandy Point?

Median weekly rent for a house in Sandy Point is $435.

What planning constraints apply in Sandy Point?

Across Sandy Point, 14.5% flood-affected, 94.2% bushfire-prone. 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 Sandy Point?

784 of 889 lots in Sandy Point show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 9.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Sandy Point

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 (889 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 →