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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Abbotsford, VIC 3067 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Commercial 1 Zone dominant. Median sale $1.25M over the last 24 months. 7,696 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
C1Z
Commercial 1 Zone
Median dwelling value
$1.25M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
1,035
lots
Total lots
7,696
1.8 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Abbotsford

Abbotsford is dominated by C1ZCommercial 1 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.

C1Z
Dominant
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 36.8%
NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone 20.3%
PDZ Priority Development Zone 20.0%
GRZ General Residential Zone 9.9%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 3.7%
IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone 2.7%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 1.9%
TRZ Transport Zone 1.8%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 1.8%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.6%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.4%
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
198,833

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

Use mix
Residential32%
Commercial41%
Industrial5%
Environment21%

Location

Where Abbotsford sits

Abbotsford 3067 covers 1.8 km² within Yarra.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Yarra
Postcode
3067
Area
1.78 km²
Total lots
7,696

Drill into any lot in Abbotsford

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Development potential

Where the upside is in Abbotsford

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
1,035

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

Subdivision potential
4,787

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
5,221 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
4,398 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
64.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Abbotsford

14% of lots are in mapped flood zones — material for any development; also: 31% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 14.4%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 31.3%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 63.4%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Abbotsford property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$1,250,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$995 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Abbotsford

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

Amenity score
89.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
100.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
100.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Abbotsford

What's the zoning in Abbotsford 3067?

Abbotsford is dominated by the C1Z (Commercial 1 Zone) zone, which covers 2,832 of 7,696 lots (37%). The full mix is: C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (37%), NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (20%), PDZ Priority Development Zone (20%), GRZ General Residential Zone (10%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (4%), IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone (3%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (2%), TRZ Transport Zone (2%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (2%), PUZ Public Use Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (0%), SUZ Special Use Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Abbotsford?

Across Abbotsford, 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 Abbotsford?

Yes — 1,035 lots in Abbotsford 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 Abbotsford?

The median sale price in Abbotsford over the past 24 months is $1,250,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Abbotsford?

Median weekly rent for a house in Abbotsford is $995.

What planning constraints apply in Abbotsford?

Across Abbotsford, 14.4% flood-affected, 31% with heritage controls, 63.4% 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 Abbotsford?

5,221 of 7,696 lots in Abbotsford show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 4,398 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 64.0 / 100.

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, overlays and development potential computed from the Yarraplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (7,696 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 →