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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Blackburn South, VIC 3130 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Neighbourhood Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $1.35M over the last 24 months. 4,806 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
NRZ
Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$1.35M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
3,744
lots
Total lots
4,806
3.6 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Blackburn South

Blackburn South is dominated by NRZNeighbourhood 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.

NRZ
Dominant
NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone 66.7%
GRZ General Residential Zone 27.7%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 2.6%
RGZ Residential Growth Zone 1.7%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.8%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.2%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.2%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.1%
Avg max height
10.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
7,775

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

Use mix
Residential96%
Commercial3%
Environment1%

Location

Where Blackburn South sits

Blackburn South 3130 covers 3.6 km² within Whitehorse.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Whitehorse
Postcode
3130
Area
3.60 km²
Total lots
4,806

Drill into any lot in Blackburn South

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 Blackburn South

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
3,744

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

Subdivision potential
1,109

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
3,772 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
55.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Blackburn South

a small share of lots (1.7%) intersect flood mapping.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 1.7%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay None

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.6%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Blackburn South property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$1,350,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$650 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Blackburn South

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

Amenity score
79.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
30.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Blackburn South

What's the zoning in Blackburn South 3130?

Blackburn South is dominated by the NRZ (Neighbourhood Residential Zone) zone, which covers 3,205 of 4,806 lots (67%). The full mix is: NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (67%), GRZ General Residential Zone (28%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (3%), RGZ Residential Growth Zone (2%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Blackburn South?

Across Blackburn South, the average maximum building height is 10.0 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 Blackburn South?

Yes — 3,744 lots in Blackburn South 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 Blackburn South?

The median sale price in Blackburn South over the past 24 months is $1,350,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Blackburn South?

Median weekly rent for a house in Blackburn South is $650.

What planning constraints apply in Blackburn South?

Across Blackburn South, 1.7% flood-affected, 0.6% near contaminated sites. 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 Blackburn South?

3,772 of 4,806 lots in Blackburn South show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 55.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Blackburn South

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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 Whitehorseplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (4,806 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 →