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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Kilsyth, VIC 3137 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Neighbourhood Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $810K over the last 24 months. 6,619 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
NRZ
Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$810K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
3,973
lots
Total lots
6,619
9.4 km²

Kilsyth 3137 spans 2 councils: Yarra Ranges (5,569 lots), Maroondah (1,050 lots). The dominant council (Yarra Ranges) sets the canonical URL for this page.

Zoning

What you can build in Kilsyth

Kilsyth 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 59.1%
GRZ General Residential Zone 30.7%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 6.1%
GWAZ Green Wedge A Zone 1.7%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 1.3%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.4%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.4%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.2%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 0.1%
FZ Farming Zone 0.0%
Avg max height
10.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
10,463

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

Use mix
Residential90%
Commercial1%
Industrial6%
Environment1%
Rural2%

Location

Where Kilsyth sits

Kilsyth 3137 covers 9.4 km² within Yarra Ranges.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Yarra Ranges
Postcode
3137
Area
9.44 km²
Total lots
6,619

Drill into any lot in Kilsyth

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 Kilsyth

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
3,973

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

Subdivision potential
2,380

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
3,986 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
45.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Kilsyth

6% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development; also: 0% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 5.6%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 0.3%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 0.1%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.3%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Kilsyth 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 Kilsyth

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

Amenity score
66.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
50.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Kilsyth

What's the zoning in Kilsyth 3137?

Kilsyth is dominated by the NRZ (Neighbourhood Residential Zone) zone, which covers 3,910 of 6,619 lots (59%). The full mix is: NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (59%), GRZ General Residential Zone (31%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (6%), GWAZ Green Wedge A Zone (2%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (0%), FZ Farming Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Kilsyth?

Across Kilsyth, 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 Kilsyth?

Yes — 3,973 lots in Kilsyth 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 Kilsyth?

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

What's the median rent in Kilsyth?

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

What planning constraints apply in Kilsyth?

Across Kilsyth, 5.6% flood-affected, 0% with heritage controls, 0.3% bushfire-prone, 0.3% 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 Kilsyth?

3,986 of 6,619 lots in Kilsyth show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 45.0 / 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 (6,619 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 →