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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Wesburn, VIC 3799 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Green Wedge Zone dominant. Median sale $642.5K over the last 24 months. 611 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GWZ
Green Wedge Zone
Median dwelling value
$642.5K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
247
lots
Total lots
611
40.9 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Wesburn

Wesburn is dominated by GWZGreen Wedge 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.

GWZ
Dominant
GWZ Green Wedge Zone 38.6%
NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone 29.8%
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 10.5%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 6.7%
RLZ Rural Living Zone 5.4%
PUZ Public Use Zone 3.8%
RCZ Rural Conservation Zone 1.3%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 1.1%
TZ Township Zone 1.0%
GWAZ Green Wedge A Zone 0.8%
IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone 0.8%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.2%
Avg max height
8.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
1,090

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

Use mix
Residential47%
Industrial1%
Environment12%
Rural39%

Location

Where Wesburn sits

Wesburn 3799 covers 40.9 km² within Yarra Ranges.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Yarra Ranges
Postcode
3799
Area
40.94 km²
Total lots
611

Drill into any lot in Wesburn

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 Wesburn

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
247

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

Subdivision potential
173

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
247 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
16.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Wesburn

a small share of lots (2.3%) intersect flood mapping; also: 50% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; 5% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 2.3%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 50.4%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 4.7%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 2.1%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Wesburn property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$642,500
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$605 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Wesburn

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

Amenity score
30.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
0.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
6.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Wesburn

What's the zoning in Wesburn 3799?

Wesburn is dominated by the GWZ (Green Wedge Zone) zone, which covers 236 of 611 lots (39%). The full mix is: GWZ Green Wedge Zone (39%), NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (30%), LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (11%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (7%), RLZ Rural Living Zone (5%), PUZ Public Use Zone (4%), RCZ Rural Conservation Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), TZ Township Zone (1%), GWAZ Green Wedge A Zone (1%), IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone (1%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Wesburn?

Across Wesburn, the average maximum building height is 8.0 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 Wesburn?

Yes — 247 lots in Wesburn 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 Wesburn?

The median sale price in Wesburn over the past 24 months is $642,500, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Wesburn?

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

What planning constraints apply in Wesburn?

Across Wesburn, 2.3% flood-affected, 5% with heritage controls, 50.4% bushfire-prone, 2.1% 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 Wesburn?

247 of 611 lots in Wesburn show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 16.0 / 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 (611 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 →