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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Waldara, VIC 3678 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Low Density Residential Zone dominant. 476 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
LDRZ
Low Density Residential Zone
Median rent (house)
$500
per week
small second dwelling eligible
431
lots
Total lots
476
8.4 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Waldara

Waldara is dominated by LDRZLow Density 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.

LDRZ
Dominant
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 77.9%
GRZ General Residential Zone 13.7%
RLZ Rural Living Zone 4.4%
FZ Farming Zone 3.8%
SUZ Special Use Zone 0.2%
Avg max height
7.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
1,500

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

Use mix
Residential96%
Rural4%

Location

Where Waldara sits

Waldara 3678 covers 8.4 km² within Wangaratta.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Wangaratta
Postcode
3678
Area
8.42 km²
Total lots
476

Drill into any lot in Waldara

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 Waldara

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
431

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

Subdivision potential
370

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
431 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
11.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Check your lot's exact development potential — height, FSR, granny flat, subdivision, dual-occ.

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Waldara

a small share of lots (4.8%) intersect flood mapping; also: 0% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 4.8%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 3.4%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 0.2%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated None

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Waldara property market

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

Median rent (house)
$500 / 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 Waldara

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
0.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
1.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Waldara

What's the zoning in Waldara 3678?

Waldara is dominated by the LDRZ (Low Density Residential Zone) zone, which covers 371 of 476 lots (78%). The full mix is: LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (78%), GRZ General Residential Zone (14%), RLZ Rural Living Zone (4%), FZ Farming Zone (4%), SUZ Special Use Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Waldara?

Across Waldara, 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 Waldara?

Yes — 431 lots in Waldara 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 Waldara?

Median weekly rent for a house in Waldara is $500.

What planning constraints apply in Waldara?

Across Waldara, 4.8% flood-affected, 0% with heritage controls, 3.4% 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 Waldara?

431 of 476 lots in Waldara show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 11.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Waldara

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 Wangarattaplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (476 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 →