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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Werribee, VIC 3030 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $610K over the last 24 months. 27,685 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$610K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
15,393
lots
Total lots
27,685
42.7 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Werribee

Werribee 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 69.4%
UGZ Urban Growth Zone 23.1%
ACZ Activity Centre Zone 3.8%
IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone 1.7%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.6%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 0.5%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.3%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.3%
UFZ UFZ 0.1%
FZ Farming Zone 0.1%
SUZ Special Use Zone 0.0%
RCZ Rural Conservation Zone 0.0%
GWZ Green Wedge Zone 0.0%
RLZ Rural Living Zone 0.0%
Avg max height
10.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
93,645

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

Use mix
Residential70%
Commercial4%
Industrial2%
Environment1%
Rural0%

Location

Where Werribee sits

Werribee 3030 covers 42.7 km² within Wyndham.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Wyndham
Postcode
3030
Area
42.72 km²
Total lots
27,685

Drill into any lot in Werribee

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Development potential

Where the upside is in Werribee

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
15,393

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

Subdivision potential
13,299

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
16,734 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
2,731 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
38.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Werribee

1% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay None

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 0.7%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 3.4%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Werribee property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$610,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$460 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Werribee

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

Amenity score
43.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
19.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Werribee

What's the zoning in Werribee 3030?

Werribee is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 19,214 of 27,685 lots (69%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (69%), UGZ Urban Growth Zone (23%), ACZ Activity Centre Zone (4%), IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone (2%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%), UFZ UFZ (0%), FZ Farming Zone (0%), SUZ Special Use Zone (0%), RCZ Rural Conservation Zone (0%), GWZ Green Wedge Zone (0%), RLZ Rural Living Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Werribee?

Across Werribee, 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 Werribee?

Yes — 15,393 lots in Werribee 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 Werribee?

The median sale price in Werribee over the past 24 months is $610,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Werribee?

Median weekly rent for a house in Werribee is $460.

What planning constraints apply in Werribee?

Across Werribee, 1% with heritage controls, 3.4% 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 Werribee?

16,734 of 27,685 lots in Werribee show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 2,731 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 38.0 / 100.

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, overlays and development potential computed from the Wyndhamplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (27,685 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 →