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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Paradise Beach, VIC 3851 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Low Density Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $372.5K over the last 24 months. 1,348 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
LDRZ
Low Density Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$372.5K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
697
lots
Total lots
1,348
3.3 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Paradise Beach

Paradise Beach 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 51.7%
RCZ Rural Conservation Zone 48.3%
Avg max height
6.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
702

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

Use mix
Residential100%

Location

Where Paradise Beach sits

Paradise Beach 3851 covers 3.3 km² within Wellington.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Wellington
Postcode
3851
Area
3.27 km²
Total lots
1,348

Drill into any lot in Paradise 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 Paradise 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
697

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

Subdivision potential
3

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
697 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
6.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Paradise Beach

52% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development; also: 100% 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 52.0%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 100.0%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay None

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated None

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Paradise Beach property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$372,500
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$450 / wk
Houses
0

FAQs

Common questions about Paradise Beach

What's the zoning in Paradise Beach 3851?

Paradise Beach is dominated by the LDRZ (Low Density Residential Zone) zone, which covers 697 of 1,348 lots (52%). The full mix is: LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (52%), RCZ Rural Conservation Zone (48%).

What's the building height limit in Paradise Beach?

Across Paradise Beach, the average maximum building height is 6.0 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 Paradise Beach?

Yes — 697 lots in Paradise 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 property price in Paradise Beach?

The median sale price in Paradise Beach over the past 24 months is $372,500, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Paradise Beach?

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

What planning constraints apply in Paradise Beach?

Across Paradise Beach, 52.0% flood-affected, 100.0% 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 Paradise Beach?

697 of 1,348 lots in Paradise Beach show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 6.0 / 100.

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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 (1,348 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 →