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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Warburton, VIC 3799 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Low Density Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $695K over the last 24 months. 1,865 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
LDRZ
Low Density Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$695K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
1,109
lots
Total lots
1,865
132.5 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Warburton

Warburton 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 62.4%
GWAZ Green Wedge A Zone 10.9%
RCZ Rural Conservation Zone 9.2%
GWZ Green Wedge Zone 6.1%
PUZ Public Use Zone 3.9%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 3.2%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 2.0%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 1.6%
SUZ Special Use Zone 0.5%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.3%
Avg max height
6.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
1,852

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

Use mix
Residential72%
Commercial3%
Environment8%
Rural17%

Location

Where Warburton sits

Warburton 3799 covers 132.5 km² within Yarra Ranges.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Yarra Ranges
Postcode
3799
Area
132.46 km²
Total lots
1,865

Drill into any lot in Warburton

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 Warburton

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
1,109

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

Subdivision potential
148

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
1,157 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
6.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Warburton

5% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development; 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 5.1%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 100.0%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 2.4%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.5%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Warburton property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$695,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$605 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Warburton

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

Amenity score
33.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
77.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
57.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Warburton

What's the zoning in Warburton 3799?

Warburton is dominated by the LDRZ (Low Density Residential Zone) zone, which covers 1,163 of 1,865 lots (62%). The full mix is: LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (62%), GWAZ Green Wedge A Zone (11%), RCZ Rural Conservation Zone (9%), GWZ Green Wedge Zone (6%), PUZ Public Use Zone (4%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (3%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (2%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (2%), SUZ Special Use Zone (1%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Warburton?

Across Warburton, the average maximum building height is 6.0 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 Warburton?

Yes — 1,109 lots in Warburton 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 Warburton?

The median sale price in Warburton over the past 24 months is $695,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Warburton?

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

What planning constraints apply in Warburton?

Across Warburton, 5.1% flood-affected, 2% with heritage controls, 100.0% bushfire-prone, 0.5% 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 Warburton?

1,157 of 1,865 lots in Warburton show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 6.0 / 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 (1,865 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 →