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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Monbulk, VIC 3793 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Low Density Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $770K over the last 24 months. 1,863 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
LDRZ
Low Density Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$770K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
859
lots
Total lots
1,863
20.3 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Monbulk

Monbulk 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 48.0%
GWZ Green Wedge Zone 26.8%
GWAZ Green Wedge A Zone 10.5%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 5.7%
RLZ Rural Living Zone 2.7%
PUZ Public Use Zone 2.0%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 1.8%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.3%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.6%
IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone 0.4%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 0.2%
Avg max height
7.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
1,279

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

Use mix
Residential51%
Commercial6%
Industrial0%
Environment5%
Rural37%

Location

Where Monbulk sits

Monbulk 3793 covers 20.3 km² within Yarra Ranges.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Yarra Ranges
Postcode
3793
Area
20.28 km²
Total lots
1,863

Drill into any lot in Monbulk

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 Monbulk

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
859

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

Subdivision potential
95

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
902 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
14.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Monbulk

93% 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 92.5%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 1.3%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 2.5%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Monbulk property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$770,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$605 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Monbulk

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

Amenity score
54.0 /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 Monbulk

What's the zoning in Monbulk 3793?

Monbulk is dominated by the LDRZ (Low Density Residential Zone) zone, which covers 894 of 1,863 lots (48%). The full mix is: LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (48%), GWZ Green Wedge Zone (27%), GWAZ Green Wedge A Zone (11%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (6%), RLZ Rural Living Zone (3%), PUZ Public Use Zone (2%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (2%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), TRZ Transport Zone (1%), IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone (0%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Monbulk?

Across Monbulk, 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 Monbulk?

Yes — 859 lots in Monbulk 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 Monbulk?

The median sale price in Monbulk over the past 24 months is $770,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Monbulk?

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

What planning constraints apply in Monbulk?

Across Monbulk, 1% with heritage controls, 92.5% bushfire-prone, 2.5% 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 Monbulk?

902 of 1,863 lots in Monbulk show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 14.0 / 100.

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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 (1,863 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 →