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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Armadale, VIC 3143 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $2.59M over the last 24 months. 8,147 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$2.59M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
6,053
lots
Total lots
8,147
2.2 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Armadale

Armadale 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 47.0%
NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone 19.1%
RGZ Residential Growth Zone 15.7%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 10.1%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 6.0%
TRZ Transport Zone 1.2%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.5%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.4%
Avg max height
11.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
110,587

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

Use mix
Residential88%
Commercial10%
Environment1%

Location

Where Armadale sits

Armadale 3143 covers 2.2 km² within Stonnington.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Stonnington
Postcode
3143
Area
2.15 km²
Total lots
8,147

Drill into any lot in Armadale

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 Armadale

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
6,053

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

Subdivision potential
5,587

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
6,673 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
7,847 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
72.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Armadale

a small share of lots (2.7%) intersect flood mapping; also: 27% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 2.7%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 26.9%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 7.4%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Armadale property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$2,585,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$1,010 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Armadale

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

Amenity score
85.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
92.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Armadale

What's the zoning in Armadale 3143?

Armadale is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 3,830 of 8,147 lots (47%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (47%), NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (19%), RGZ Residential Growth Zone (16%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (10%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (6%), TRZ Transport Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Armadale?

Across Armadale, the average maximum building height is 11.0 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 Armadale?

Yes — 6,053 lots in Armadale 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 Armadale?

The median sale price in Armadale over the past 24 months is $2,585,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Armadale?

Median weekly rent for a house in Armadale is $1,010.

What planning constraints apply in Armadale?

Across Armadale, 2.7% flood-affected, 27% with heritage controls, 7.4% 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 Armadale?

6,673 of 8,147 lots in Armadale show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 7,847 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 72.0 / 100.

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, overlays and development potential computed from the Stonningtonplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (8,147 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 →