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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Tecoma, VIC 3160 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Low Density Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $838K over the last 24 months. 1,109 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
LDRZ
Low Density Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$838K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
869
lots
Total lots
1,109
1.8 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Tecoma

Tecoma 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 76.0%
NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone 12.2%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 6.0%
TRZ Transport Zone 2.4%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 2.3%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.5%
GWAZ Green Wedge A Zone 0.4%
GWZ Green Wedge Zone 0.2%
Avg max height
7.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
1,519

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

Use mix
Residential88%
Commercial6%
Environment3%
Rural1%

Location

Where Tecoma sits

Tecoma 3160 covers 1.8 km² within Yarra Ranges.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Yarra Ranges
Postcode
3160
Area
1.83 km²
Total lots
1,109

Drill into any lot in Tecoma

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 Tecoma

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
869

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

Subdivision potential
118

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
898 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
719 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
65.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

Own a property in Tecoma?

Check your lot's exact development potential — height, FSR, granny flat, subdivision, dual-occ.

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Tecoma

a small share of lots (2.6%) intersect flood mapping; also: 100% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; 2% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 2.6%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 100.0%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 2.1%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated None

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Tecoma property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$838,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$605 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Tecoma

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

Amenity score
76.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
20.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Tecoma

What's the zoning in Tecoma 3160?

Tecoma is dominated by the LDRZ (Low Density Residential Zone) zone, which covers 843 of 1,109 lots (76%). The full mix is: LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (76%), NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (12%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (6%), TRZ Transport Zone (2%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (2%), PUZ Public Use Zone (1%), GWAZ Green Wedge A Zone (0%), GWZ Green Wedge Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Tecoma?

Across Tecoma, 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 Tecoma?

Yes — 869 lots in Tecoma 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 Tecoma?

The median sale price in Tecoma over the past 24 months is $838,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Tecoma?

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

What planning constraints apply in Tecoma?

Across Tecoma, 2.6% flood-affected, 2% with heritage controls, 100.0% 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 Tecoma?

898 of 1,109 lots in Tecoma show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 719 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 65.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Tecoma

Suburb-wide stats are useful for context. For a buy-or-walk decision on a specific lot, you need every control, every constraint, and every clause cited to source.

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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 (1,109 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 →