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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Wodonga, VIC 3690 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $545K over the last 24 months. 12,169 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$545K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
8,528
lots
Total lots
12,169
37.2 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Wodonga

Wodonga 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 85.0%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 4.0%
ACZ Activity Centre Zone 3.9%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 2.2%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.6%
TRZ Transport Zone 1.1%
FZ Farming Zone 0.7%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.5%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 0.3%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 0.3%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.2%
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 0.1%
UGZ Urban Growth Zone 0.1%
RCZ Rural Conservation Zone 0.1%
Avg max height
11.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
42,792

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

Use mix
Residential85%
Commercial6%
Industrial4%
Environment2%
Rural1%

Location

Where Wodonga sits

Wodonga 3690 covers 37.2 km² within Wodonga.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Wodonga
Postcode
3690
Area
37.17 km²
Total lots
12,169

Drill into any lot in Wodonga

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 Wodonga

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
8,528

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

Subdivision potential
7,824

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
8,867 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
56 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
63.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Wodonga

a small share of lots (1.5%) intersect flood mapping; also: 1% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 1.5%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 1.8%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 0.9%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 2.1%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Wodonga property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$545,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$525 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Wodonga

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

Amenity score
88.0 /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 Wodonga

What's the zoning in Wodonga 3690?

Wodonga is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 10,337 of 12,169 lots (85%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (85%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (4%), ACZ Activity Centre Zone (4%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (2%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (2%), TRZ Transport Zone (1%), FZ Farming Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (1%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (0%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (0%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (0%), LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (0%), UGZ Urban Growth Zone (0%), RCZ Rural Conservation Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Wodonga?

Across Wodonga, 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 Wodonga?

Yes — 8,528 lots in Wodonga 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 Wodonga?

The median sale price in Wodonga over the past 24 months is $545,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Wodonga?

Median weekly rent for a house in Wodonga is $525.

What planning constraints apply in Wodonga?

Across Wodonga, 1.5% flood-affected, 1% with heritage controls, 1.8% bushfire-prone, 2.1% 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 Wodonga?

8,867 of 12,169 lots in Wodonga show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 56 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 63.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Wodonga

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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 Wodongaplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (12,169 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 →