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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Olinda, VIC 3788 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Green Wedge A Zone dominant. Median sale $935K over the last 24 months. 1,115 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GWAZ
Green Wedge A Zone
Median dwelling value
$935K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
7
lots
Total lots
1,115
17.9 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Olinda

Olinda 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 71.2%
GWZ Green Wedge Zone 16.4%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 4.2%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 3.9%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.6%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 0.8%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 0.5%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.5%
RCZ Rural Conservation Zone 0.4%
SUZ Special Use Zone 0.2%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.2%
Avg max height
12.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
173

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

Use mix
Residential1%
Commercial5%
Environment6%
Rural88%

Location

Where Olinda sits

Olinda 3788 covers 17.9 km² within Yarra Ranges.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Yarra Ranges
Postcode
3788
Area
17.86 km²
Total lots
1,115

Drill into any lot in Olinda

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 Olinda

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
7

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

Subdivision potential
31

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
31 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 Olinda

100% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; also: 4% 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 100.0%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 3.8%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 6.5%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Olinda property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$935,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$605 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Olinda

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
84.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
61.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Olinda

What's the zoning in Olinda 3788?

Olinda is dominated by the GWAZ (Green Wedge A Zone) zone, which covers 794 of 1,115 lots (71%). The full mix is: GWAZ Green Wedge A Zone (71%), GWZ Green Wedge Zone (16%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (4%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (4%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (2%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (1%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (1%), RCZ Rural Conservation Zone (0%), SUZ Special Use Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Olinda?

Across Olinda, 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 Olinda?

Yes — 7 lots in Olinda 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 Olinda?

The median sale price in Olinda over the past 24 months is $935,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Olinda?

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

What planning constraints apply in Olinda?

Across Olinda, 4% with heritage controls, 100.0% bushfire-prone, 6.5% 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 Olinda?

31 of 1,115 lots in Olinda 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 (1,115 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 →