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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Selby, VIC 3159 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Green Wedge A Zone dominant. Median sale $837.5K over the last 24 months. 785 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GWAZ
Green Wedge A Zone
Median dwelling value
$837.5K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
35
lots
Total lots
785
6.5 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Selby

Selby 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 69.4%
RCZ Rural Conservation Zone 14.3%
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 4.7%
GWZ Green Wedge Zone 4.5%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 2.7%
PUZ Public Use Zone 1.5%
TRZ Transport Zone 1.5%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 0.8%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.6%
Avg max height
7.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
73

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

Use mix
Residential19%
Commercial1%
Environment5%
Rural74%

Location

Where Selby sits

Selby 3159 covers 6.5 km² within Yarra Ranges.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Yarra Ranges
Postcode
3159
Area
6.54 km²
Total lots
785

Drill into any lot in Selby

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 Selby

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
35

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

Subdivision potential
16

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
39 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
1 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
27.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Selby

99% 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 99.4%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 0.6%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated None

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Selby property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$837,500
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$605 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Selby

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

Amenity score
70.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
36.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
5.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Selby

What's the zoning in Selby 3159?

Selby is dominated by the GWAZ (Green Wedge A Zone) zone, which covers 545 of 785 lots (69%). The full mix is: GWAZ Green Wedge A Zone (69%), RCZ Rural Conservation Zone (14%), LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (5%), GWZ Green Wedge Zone (5%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (3%), PUZ Public Use Zone (2%), TRZ Transport Zone (2%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%).

What's the building height limit in Selby?

Across Selby, 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 Selby?

Yes — 35 lots in Selby 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 Selby?

The median sale price in Selby over the past 24 months is $837,500, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Selby?

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

What planning constraints apply in Selby?

Across Selby, 1% with heritage controls, 99.4% bushfire-prone. 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 Selby?

39 of 785 lots in Selby show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 1 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 27.0 / 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 (785 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 →