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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Yarra Glen, VIC 3775 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Neighbourhood Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $784.5K over the last 24 months. 1,554 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
NRZ
Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$784.5K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
907
lots
Total lots
1,554
35.1 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Yarra Glen

Yarra Glen is dominated by NRZNeighbourhood 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.

NRZ
Dominant
NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone 43.1%
GRZ General Residential Zone 22.8%
GWZ Green Wedge Zone 22.7%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 4.1%
RCZ Rural Conservation Zone 2.0%
TRZ Transport Zone 1.8%
PUZ Public Use Zone 1.7%
IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone 1.2%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.3%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.3%
SUZ Special Use Zone 0.1%
Avg max height
10.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
2,497

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

Use mix
Residential68%
Commercial4%
Industrial1%
Environment2%
Rural23%

Location

Where Yarra Glen sits

Yarra Glen 3775 covers 35.1 km² within Yarra Ranges.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Yarra Ranges
Postcode
3775
Area
35.13 km²
Total lots
1,554

Drill into any lot in Yarra Glen

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Development potential

Where the upside is in Yarra Glen

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
907

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

Subdivision potential
638

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
936 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
44.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Yarra Glen

6% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development; also: 6% 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 6.2%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 6.2%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 2.4%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 1.4%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Yarra Glen property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$784,500
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$605 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Yarra Glen

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

Amenity score
72.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
61.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
45.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Yarra Glen

What's the zoning in Yarra Glen 3775?

Yarra Glen is dominated by the NRZ (Neighbourhood Residential Zone) zone, which covers 670 of 1,554 lots (43%). The full mix is: NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (43%), GRZ General Residential Zone (23%), GWZ Green Wedge Zone (23%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (4%), RCZ Rural Conservation Zone (2%), TRZ Transport Zone (2%), PUZ Public Use Zone (2%), IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (0%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (0%), SUZ Special Use Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Yarra Glen?

Across Yarra Glen, the average maximum building height is 10.0 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 Yarra Glen?

Yes — 907 lots in Yarra Glen 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 Yarra Glen?

The median sale price in Yarra Glen over the past 24 months is $784,500, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Yarra Glen?

Median weekly rent for a house in Yarra Glen is $605.

What planning constraints apply in Yarra Glen?

Across Yarra Glen, 6.2% flood-affected, 2% with heritage controls, 6.2% bushfire-prone, 1.4% 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 Yarra Glen?

936 of 1,554 lots in Yarra Glen show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 44.0 / 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 (1,554 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 →