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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Mount Evelyn, VIC 3796 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Low Density Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $830K over the last 24 months. 4,080 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
LDRZ
Low Density Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$830K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
2,743
lots
Total lots
4,080
17.4 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Mount Evelyn

Mount Evelyn 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 48.7%
GWAZ Green Wedge A Zone 17.1%
NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone 16.5%
GRZ General Residential Zone 6.8%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 2.7%
GWZ Green Wedge Zone 2.3%
IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone 1.7%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.3%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 1.2%
PUZ Public Use Zone 1.1%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.3%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 0.2%
RCZ Rural Conservation Zone 0.0%
SUZ Special Use Zone 0.0%
UFZ UFZ 0.0%
Avg max height
7.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
4,939

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

Use mix
Residential72%
Commercial3%
Industrial2%
Environment4%
Rural19%

Location

Where Mount Evelyn sits

Mount Evelyn 3796 covers 17.4 km² within Yarra Ranges.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Yarra Ranges
Postcode
3796
Area
17.37 km²
Total lots
4,080

Drill into any lot in Mount Evelyn

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 Mount Evelyn

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
2,743

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

Subdivision potential
749

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
2,812 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
46.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Mount Evelyn

a small share of lots (0.5%) intersect flood mapping; also: 97% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; 1% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 0.5%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 97.3%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 0.6%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 1.8%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Mount Evelyn property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$830,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$605 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Mount Evelyn

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

Amenity score
77.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
93.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Mount Evelyn

What's the zoning in Mount Evelyn 3796?

Mount Evelyn is dominated by the LDRZ (Low Density Residential Zone) zone, which covers 1,987 of 4,080 lots (49%). The full mix is: LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (49%), GWAZ Green Wedge A Zone (17%), NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (17%), GRZ General Residential Zone (7%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (3%), GWZ Green Wedge Zone (2%), IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone (2%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (1%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (0%), RCZ Rural Conservation Zone (0%), SUZ Special Use Zone (0%), UFZ UFZ (0%).

What's the building height limit in Mount Evelyn?

Across Mount Evelyn, 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 Mount Evelyn?

Yes — 2,743 lots in Mount Evelyn 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 Mount Evelyn?

The median sale price in Mount Evelyn over the past 24 months is $830,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Mount Evelyn?

Median weekly rent for a house in Mount Evelyn is $605.

What planning constraints apply in Mount Evelyn?

Across Mount Evelyn, 0.5% flood-affected, 1% with heritage controls, 97.3% bushfire-prone, 1.8% 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 Mount Evelyn?

2,812 of 4,080 lots in Mount Evelyn show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 46.0 / 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 (4,080 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 →