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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Belgrave South, VIC 3160 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Green Wedge A Zone dominant. Median sale $1.13M over the last 24 months. 666 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GWAZ
Green Wedge A Zone
Median dwelling value
$1.13M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
0
lots
Total lots
666
12.6 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Belgrave South

Belgrave South is dominated by GWAZGreen Wedge A 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.

GWAZ
Dominant
GWAZ Green Wedge A Zone 65.3%
GWZ Green Wedge Zone 18.8%
RCZ Rural Conservation Zone 6.3%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 3.3%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 2.9%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 2.4%
PUZ Public Use Zone 1.1%
Avg max height
12.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
69

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

Use mix
Residential6%
Commercial3%
Environment7%
Rural84%

Location

Where Belgrave South sits

Belgrave South 3160 covers 12.6 km² within Yarra Ranges.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Yarra Ranges
Postcode
3160
Area
12.64 km²
Total lots
666

Drill into any lot in Belgrave South

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 Belgrave South

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
0

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

Subdivision potential
10

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
10 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
15.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Belgrave South

94% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; 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 None

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 94.3%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 0.8%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated None

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Belgrave South property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$1,125,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$605 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Belgrave South

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

Amenity score
62.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
36.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
18.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Belgrave South

What's the zoning in Belgrave South 3160?

Belgrave South is dominated by the GWAZ (Green Wedge A Zone) zone, which covers 435 of 666 lots (65%). The full mix is: GWAZ Green Wedge A Zone (65%), GWZ Green Wedge Zone (19%), RCZ Rural Conservation Zone (6%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (3%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (3%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (2%), PUZ Public Use Zone (1%).

What's the building height limit in Belgrave South?

Across Belgrave South, the average maximum building height is 12.0 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 South?

Most lots in Belgrave South aren't eligible for a small second dwelling under the VPP small second dwelling provisions (Clause 52.18 / 54) — typically because the dominant zoning (GWAZ) doesn't permit it, or lot sizes fall below the minimum. Always verify on the specific address.

What's the median property price in Belgrave South?

The median sale price in Belgrave South over the past 24 months is $1,125,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Belgrave South?

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

What planning constraints apply in Belgrave South?

Across Belgrave South, 1% with heritage controls, 94.3% 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 South?

10 of 666 lots in Belgrave South show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 15.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Belgrave South

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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 Yarra Rangesplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (666 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 →