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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Box Hill, VIC 3128 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Residential Growth Zone dominant. Median sale $1.68M over the last 24 months. 12,193 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
RGZ
Residential Growth Zone
Median dwelling value
$1.68M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
6,585
lots
Total lots
12,193
3.5 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Box Hill

Box Hill is dominated by RGZResidential Growth 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.

RGZ
Dominant
RGZ Residential Growth Zone 39.7%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 29.0%
GRZ General Residential Zone 23.5%
NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone 3.7%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 3.0%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.6%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.4%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.1%
SUZ Special Use Zone 0.1%
IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone 0.0%
Avg max height
12.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
101,744

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

Use mix
Residential70%
Commercial29%
Environment1%

Location

Where Box Hill sits

Box Hill 3128 covers 3.5 km² within Whitehorse.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Whitehorse
Postcode
3128
Area
3.52 km²
Total lots
12,193

Drill into any lot in Box Hill

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 Box Hill

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
6,585

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

Subdivision potential
9,248

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
9,887 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
10,648 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
62.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Box Hill

a small share of lots (2.3%) intersect flood mapping; also: 3% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 2.3%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 2.9%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 7.0%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Box Hill property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$1,680,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$650 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Box Hill

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

Amenity score
82.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
100.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Box Hill

What's the zoning in Box Hill 3128?

Box Hill is dominated by the RGZ (Residential Growth Zone) zone, which covers 4,844 of 12,193 lots (40%). The full mix is: RGZ Residential Growth Zone (40%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (29%), GRZ General Residential Zone (24%), NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (4%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (3%), PUZ Public Use Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%), SUZ Special Use Zone (0%), IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Box Hill?

Across Box Hill, the average maximum building height is 12.0 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 Box Hill?

Yes — 6,585 lots in Box Hill 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 Box Hill?

The median sale price in Box Hill over the past 24 months is $1,680,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Box Hill?

Median weekly rent for a house in Box Hill is $650.

What planning constraints apply in Box Hill?

Across Box Hill, 2.3% flood-affected, 3% with heritage controls, 7.0% 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 Box Hill?

9,887 of 12,193 lots in Box Hill show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 10,648 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 62.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Box Hill

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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 (12,193 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 →