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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Woodside Beach, VIC 3874 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Low Density Residential Zone dominant. 147 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
LDRZ
Low Density Residential Zone
Median rent (house)
$450
per week
small second dwelling eligible
121
lots
Total lots
147
6.3 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Woodside Beach

Woodside 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 41.5%
TZ Township Zone 41.5%
FZ Farming Zone 12.2%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 4.1%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.7%
Avg max height
8.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
438

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

Use mix
Residential42%
Environment5%
Rural12%

Location

Where Woodside Beach sits

Woodside Beach 3874 covers 6.3 km² within Wellington.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Wellington
Postcode
3874
Area
6.30 km²
Total lots
147

Drill into any lot in Woodside 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 Woodside 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
121

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

Subdivision potential
84

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
121 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
11.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Woodside 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 0.7%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay None

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated None

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Woodside 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 Woodside Beach

What's the zoning in Woodside Beach 3874?

Woodside Beach is dominated by the LDRZ (Low Density Residential Zone) zone, which covers 61 of 147 lots (42%). The full mix is: LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (42%), TZ Township Zone (42%), FZ Farming Zone (12%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (4%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%).

What's the building height limit in Woodside Beach?

Across Woodside Beach, the average maximum building height is 8.0 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 Woodside Beach?

Yes — 121 lots in Woodside 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 Woodside Beach?

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

What planning constraints apply in Woodside Beach?

Across Woodside Beach, 0.7% 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 Woodside Beach?

121 of 147 lots in Woodside 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: 11.0 / 100.

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Methodology & sources

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