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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Vermont, VIC 3133 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Neighbourhood Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $1.24M over the last 24 months. 5,055 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
NRZ
Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$1.24M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
3,810
lots
Total lots
5,055
4.6 km²

Vermont 3133 spans 2 councils: Whitehorse (4,870 lots), Maroondah (185 lots). The dominant council (Whitehorse) sets the canonical URL for this page.

Zoning

What you can build in Vermont

Vermont 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 71.6%
GRZ General Residential Zone 20.3%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 4.0%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 1.6%
IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone 1.4%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.0%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.1%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.1%
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 0.1%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.0%
Avg max height
9.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
7,348

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

Use mix
Residential92%
Commercial2%
Industrial5%
Environment1%

Location

Where Vermont sits

Vermont 3133 covers 4.6 km² within Whitehorse.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Whitehorse
Postcode
3133
Area
4.57 km²
Total lots
5,055

Drill into any lot in Vermont

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 Vermont

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
3,810

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

Subdivision potential
1,327

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
3,833 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
61.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Check your lot's exact development potential — height, FSR, granny flat, subdivision, dual-occ.

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Vermont

a small share of lots (0.5%) 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 0.5%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 0.2%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 4.9%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Vermont property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$1,235,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$650 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Vermont

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

Amenity score
89.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
62.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Vermont

What's the zoning in Vermont 3133?

Vermont is dominated by the NRZ (Neighbourhood Residential Zone) zone, which covers 3,618 of 5,055 lots (72%). The full mix is: NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (72%), GRZ General Residential Zone (20%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (4%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (2%), IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (0%), LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Vermont?

Across Vermont, the average maximum building height is 9.0 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 Vermont?

Yes — 3,810 lots in Vermont 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 Vermont?

The median sale price in Vermont over the past 24 months is $1,235,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Vermont?

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

What planning constraints apply in Vermont?

Across Vermont, 0.5% flood-affected, 0% with heritage controls, 4.9% 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 Vermont?

3,833 of 5,055 lots in Vermont show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 61.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Vermont

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 (5,055 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 →