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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Yarra Junction, VIC 3797 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Neighbourhood Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $705K over the last 24 months. 1,704 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
NRZ
Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$705K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
1,080
lots
Total lots
1,704
17.6 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Yarra Junction

Yarra Junction 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 17.0%
GWZ Green Wedge Zone 11.6%
LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone 9.3%
PUZ Public Use Zone 6.9%
RCZ Rural Conservation Zone 3.0%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 2.1%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 1.7%
RLZ Rural Living Zone 1.6%
TRZ Transport Zone 1.5%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.9%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.8%
IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone 0.6%
SUZ Special Use Zone 0.1%
Avg max height
9.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
3,274

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

Use mix
Residential76%
Commercial2%
Industrial1%
Environment9%
Rural12%

Location

Where Yarra Junction sits

Yarra Junction 3797 covers 17.6 km² within Yarra Ranges.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Yarra Ranges
Postcode
3797
Area
17.58 km²
Total lots
1,704

Drill into any lot in Yarra Junction

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Development potential

Where the upside is in Yarra Junction

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
1,080

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

Subdivision potential
561

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
1,094 lots

show at least one development signal

Rezoning signal score
21.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Yarra Junction

a small share of lots (3.9%) intersect flood mapping; also: 35% of lots are bushfire-prone — a bushfire assessment is likely required; 1% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 3.9%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 35.4%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 1.3%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated None

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Yarra Junction property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$705,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$605 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Yarra Junction

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

Amenity score
56.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
40.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Yarra Junction

What's the zoning in Yarra Junction 3797?

Yarra Junction is dominated by the NRZ (Neighbourhood Residential Zone) zone, which covers 734 of 1,704 lots (43%). The full mix is: NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (43%), GRZ General Residential Zone (17%), GWZ Green Wedge Zone (12%), LDRZ Low Density Residential Zone (9%), PUZ Public Use Zone (7%), RCZ Rural Conservation Zone (3%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (2%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (2%), RLZ Rural Living Zone (2%), TRZ Transport Zone (2%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (1%), IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone (1%), SUZ Special Use Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Yarra Junction?

Across Yarra Junction, the average maximum building height is 9.0 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 Junction?

Yes — 1,080 lots in Yarra Junction 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 Junction?

The median sale price in Yarra Junction over the past 24 months is $705,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Yarra Junction?

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

What planning constraints apply in Yarra Junction?

Across Yarra Junction, 3.9% flood-affected, 1% with heritage controls, 35.4% 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 Yarra Junction?

1,094 of 1,704 lots in Yarra Junction show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. Average rezoning signal score: 21.0 / 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 (1,704 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 →