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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Manns Beach, VIC 3971 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Township Zone dominant. 102 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
TZ
Township Zone
Median rent (house)
$450
per week
small second dwelling eligible
83
lots
Total lots
102
29.8 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Manns Beach

Manns Beach 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 83.3%
FZ Farming Zone 8.8%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 5.9%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 2.0%
Avg max height
9.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
551

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

Use mix
Environment8%
Rural9%

Location

Where Manns Beach sits

Manns Beach 3971 covers 29.8 km² within Wellington.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Wellington
Postcode
3971
Area
29.82 km²
Total lots
102

Drill into any lot in Manns Beach

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 Manns Beach

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
83

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

Subdivision potential
83

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
83 lots

show at least one development signal

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Manns Beach

No material constraints flagged across the suburb. Always verify at the individual lot level — site-specific overlays can still apply..

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

Flood / inundation overlay None

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 1.0%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay None

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated None

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Manns Beach property market

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

Median rent (house)
$450 / wk
Houses

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

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FAQs

Common questions about Manns Beach

What's the zoning in Manns Beach 3971?

Manns Beach is dominated by the TZ (Township Zone) zone, which covers 85 of 102 lots (83%). The full mix is: TZ Township Zone (83%), FZ Farming Zone (9%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (6%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (2%).

What's the building height limit in Manns Beach?

Across Manns Beach, 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 Manns Beach?

Yes — 83 lots in Manns Beach 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 Manns Beach?

Median weekly rent for a house in Manns Beach is $450.

What planning constraints apply in Manns Beach?

Across Manns Beach, 1.0% 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 Manns Beach?

83 of 102 lots in Manns Beach show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision.

Get a planning report for any address in Manns Beach

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 Wellingtonplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (102 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 →