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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Belgrave, VIC 3160 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Low Density Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $815K over the last 24 months. 2,089 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
LDRZ
Low Density Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$815K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
1,538
lots
Total lots
2,089
4.2 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Belgrave

Belgrave is dominated by LDRZLow Density 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.

LDRZ
Dominant
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 72.2%
GWAZ Green Wedge A Zone 9.0%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 4.9%
NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone 4.6%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 3.5%
TRZ Transport Zone 2.6%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.7%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.8%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 0.5%
RCZ Rural Conservation Zone 0.2%
Avg max height
7.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
2,299

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

Use mix
Residential77%
Commercial5%
Environment6%
Rural9%

Location

Where Belgrave sits

Belgrave 3160 covers 4.2 km² within Yarra Ranges.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Yarra Ranges
Postcode
3160
Area
4.21 km²
Total lots
2,089

Drill into any lot in Belgrave

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Development potential

Where the upside is in Belgrave

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
1,538

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

Subdivision potential
185

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
1,588 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
1,203 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 Belgrave

a small share of lots (2.8%) intersect flood mapping; also: 100% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; 3% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 2.8%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 100.0%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 2.7%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated None

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Belgrave property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$815,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$605 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Belgrave

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

Amenity score
83.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
59.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Belgrave

What's the zoning in Belgrave 3160?

Belgrave is dominated by the LDRZ (Low Density Residential Zone) zone, which covers 1,508 of 2,089 lots (72%). The full mix is: LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (72%), GWAZ Green Wedge A Zone (9%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (5%), NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (5%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (4%), TRZ Transport Zone (3%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (2%), PUZ Public Use Zone (1%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (1%), RCZ Rural Conservation Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Belgrave?

Across Belgrave, the average maximum building height is 7.0 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 Belgrave?

Yes — 1,538 lots in Belgrave 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 Belgrave?

The median sale price in Belgrave over the past 24 months is $815,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Belgrave?

Median weekly rent for a house in Belgrave is $605.

What planning constraints apply in Belgrave?

Across Belgrave, 2.8% flood-affected, 3% with heritage controls, 100.0% bushfire-prone. 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 Belgrave?

1,588 of 2,089 lots in Belgrave show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 1,203 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 67.0 / 100.

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, overlays and development potential computed from the Yarra Rangesplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (2,089 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 →