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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Aireys Inlet, VIC 3231 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $1.68M over the last 24 months. 1,436 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$1.68M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
1,092
lots
Total lots
1,436
20.2 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Aireys Inlet

Aireys Inlet 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 79.0%
RCZ Rural Conservation Zone 8.6%
TRZ Transport Zone 5.8%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 4.0%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 1.7%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.5%
CA CA 0.3%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.1%
SUZ Special Use Zone 0.1%
Avg max height
11.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
4,375

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

Use mix
Residential88%
Commercial4%
Environment2%

Location

Where Aireys Inlet sits

Aireys Inlet 3231 covers 20.2 km² within Surf Coast.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Surf Coast
Postcode
3231
Area
20.19 km²
Total lots
1,436

Drill into any lot in Aireys Inlet

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 Aireys Inlet

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
1,092

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

Subdivision potential
1,046

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
1,133 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
22.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Aireys Inlet

a small share of lots (3.7%) intersect flood mapping; also: 100% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; 6% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 3.7%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 99.9%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 6.2%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated None

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Aireys Inlet property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$1,675,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$600 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Aireys Inlet

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

Amenity score
35.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
48.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
44.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Aireys Inlet

What's the zoning in Aireys Inlet 3231?

Aireys Inlet is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 1,133 of 1,436 lots (79%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (79%), RCZ Rural Conservation Zone (9%), TRZ Transport Zone (6%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (4%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (2%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), CA CA (0%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%), SUZ Special Use Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Aireys Inlet?

Across Aireys Inlet, 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 Aireys Inlet?

Yes — 1,092 lots in Aireys Inlet 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 Aireys Inlet?

The median sale price in Aireys Inlet over the past 24 months is $1,675,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Aireys Inlet?

Median weekly rent for a house in Aireys Inlet is $600.

What planning constraints apply in Aireys Inlet?

Across Aireys Inlet, 3.7% flood-affected, 6% with heritage controls, 99.9% 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 Aireys Inlet?

1,133 of 1,436 lots in Aireys Inlet show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 22.0 / 100.

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, overlays and development potential computed from the Surf Coastplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (1,436 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 →