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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Mont Albert, VIC 3127 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Neighbourhood Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $2.38M over the last 24 months. 3,069 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
NRZ
Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$2.38M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
2,062
lots
Total lots
3,069
1.7 km²

Mont Albert 3127 spans 2 councils: Whitehorse (3,006 lots), Boroondara (63 lots). The dominant council (Whitehorse) sets the canonical URL for this page.

Zoning

What you can build in Mont Albert

Mont Albert 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 70.3%
GRZ General Residential Zone 13.4%
RGZ Residential Growth Zone 9.4%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 2.4%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 2.1%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.2%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.8%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.4%
Avg max height
10.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
9,334

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

Use mix
Residential96%
Commercial2%
Environment2%

Location

Where Mont Albert sits

Mont Albert 3127 covers 1.7 km² within Whitehorse.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Whitehorse
Postcode
3127
Area
1.71 km²
Total lots
3,069

Drill into any lot in Mont Albert

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 Mont Albert

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
2,062

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

Subdivision potential
1,109

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
2,077 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
1,164 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
67.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Mont Albert

a small share of lots (0.4%) intersect flood mapping; also: 17% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 0.4%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 16.5%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 9.5%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Mont Albert property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$2,384,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$650 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Mont Albert

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

Amenity score
81.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
87.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
23.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Mont Albert

What's the zoning in Mont Albert 3127?

Mont Albert is dominated by the NRZ (Neighbourhood Residential Zone) zone, which covers 2,158 of 3,069 lots (70%). The full mix is: NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (70%), GRZ General Residential Zone (13%), RGZ Residential Growth Zone (9%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (2%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (2%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (1%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Mont Albert?

Across Mont Albert, 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 Mont Albert?

Yes — 2,062 lots in Mont Albert 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 Mont Albert?

The median sale price in Mont Albert over the past 24 months is $2,384,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Mont Albert?

Median weekly rent for a house in Mont Albert is $650.

What planning constraints apply in Mont Albert?

Across Mont Albert, 0.4% flood-affected, 17% with heritage controls, 9.5% 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 Mont Albert?

2,077 of 3,069 lots in Mont Albert show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 1,164 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 67.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Mont Albert

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 (3,069 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 →