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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Burwood, VIC 3125 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $1.5M over the last 24 months. 8,303 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$1.5M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
5,014
lots
Total lots
8,303
6.0 km²

Burwood 3125 spans 2 councils: Whitehorse (6,908 lots), Monash (1,395 lots). The dominant council (Whitehorse) sets the canonical URL for this page.

Zoning

What you can build in Burwood

Burwood is dominated by GRZGeneral 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.

GRZ
Dominant
GRZ General Residential Zone 74.8%
RGZ Residential Growth Zone 15.6%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 2.7%
NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone 2.1%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 1.7%
IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone 1.2%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.0%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.3%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 0.3%
UFZ UFZ 0.2%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.1%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 0.1%
SUZ Special Use Zone 0.1%
Avg max height
11.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
29,389

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

Use mix
Residential93%
Commercial2%
Industrial4%
Environment1%

Location

Where Burwood sits

Burwood 3125 covers 6.0 km² within Whitehorse.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Whitehorse
Postcode
3125
Area
6.05 km²
Total lots
8,303

Drill into any lot in Burwood

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 Burwood

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
5,014

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

Subdivision potential
4,042

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
5,074 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
50.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Burwood

a small share of lots (1.4%) intersect flood mapping; also: 0% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 1.4%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 0.3%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.8%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Burwood property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$1,497,500
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$650 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Burwood

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

Amenity score
78.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
93.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Burwood

What's the zoning in Burwood 3125?

Burwood is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 6,207 of 8,303 lots (75%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (75%), RGZ Residential Growth Zone (16%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (3%), NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (2%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (2%), IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (0%), UFZ UFZ (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (0%), SUZ Special Use Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Burwood?

Across Burwood, the average maximum building height is 11.0 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 Burwood?

Yes — 5,014 lots in Burwood 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 Burwood?

The median sale price in Burwood over the past 24 months is $1,497,500, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Burwood?

Median weekly rent for a house in Burwood is $650.

What planning constraints apply in Burwood?

Across Burwood, 1.4% flood-affected, 0% with heritage controls, 0.8% 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 Burwood?

5,074 of 8,303 lots in Burwood show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 50.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Burwood

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 Whitehorseplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (8,303 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 →