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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Healesville, VIC 3777 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Neighbourhood Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $810K over the last 24 months. 4,617 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
NRZ
Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$810K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
2,171
lots
Total lots
4,617
142.2 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Healesville

Healesville 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 27.6%
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 21.2%
GWZ Green Wedge Zone 13.6%
GWAZ Green Wedge A Zone 10.5%
GRZ General Residential Zone 8.6%
RCZ Rural Conservation Zone 7.5%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 4.4%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 1.2%
PUZ Public Use Zone 1.2%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.1%
TRZ Transport Zone 1.0%
RLZ Rural Living Zone 0.7%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.4%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 0.4%
IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone 0.2%
SUZ Special Use Zone 0.2%
UFZ UFZ 0.1%
CA CA 0.1%
Avg max height
8.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
5,491

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

Use mix
Residential66%
Commercial5%
Industrial1%
Environment3%
Rural24%

Location

Where Healesville sits

Healesville 3777 covers 142.2 km² within Yarra Ranges.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Yarra Ranges
Postcode
3777
Area
142.19 km²
Total lots
4,617

Drill into any lot in Healesville

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 Healesville

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
2,171

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

Subdivision potential
915

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
2,297 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
11.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Healesville

7% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development; also: 95% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; 5% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 7.1%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 95.4%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 4.7%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.7%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Healesville property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$810,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$605 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Healesville

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

Amenity score
35.0 /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 Healesville

What's the zoning in Healesville 3777?

Healesville is dominated by the NRZ (Neighbourhood Residential Zone) zone, which covers 1,273 of 4,617 lots (28%). The full mix is: NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (28%), LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (21%), GWZ Green Wedge Zone (14%), GWAZ Green Wedge A Zone (11%), GRZ General Residential Zone (9%), RCZ Rural Conservation Zone (8%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (4%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), TRZ Transport Zone (1%), RLZ Rural Living Zone (1%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (0%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (0%), IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone (0%), SUZ Special Use Zone (0%), UFZ UFZ (0%), CA CA (0%).

What's the building height limit in Healesville?

Across Healesville, the average maximum building height is 8.0 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 Healesville?

Yes — 2,171 lots in Healesville 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 Healesville?

The median sale price in Healesville over the past 24 months is $810,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Healesville?

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

What planning constraints apply in Healesville?

Across Healesville, 7.1% flood-affected, 5% with heritage controls, 95.4% bushfire-prone, 0.7% 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 Healesville?

2,297 of 4,617 lots in Healesville show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 11.0 / 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 (4,617 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 →