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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Clifton Hill, VIC 3068 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Neighbourhood Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $1.73M over the last 24 months. 3,953 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
NRZ
Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$1.73M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
1,722
lots
Total lots
3,953
1.7 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Clifton Hill

Clifton Hill 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 75.3%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 12.6%
GRZ General Residential Zone 3.4%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 3.0%
TRZ Transport Zone 2.7%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 2.2%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.5%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.3%
Avg max height
10.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
9,451

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

Use mix
Residential91%
Commercial5%
Environment1%

Location

Where Clifton Hill sits

Clifton Hill 3068 covers 1.7 km² within Yarra.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Yarra
Postcode
3068
Area
1.67 km²
Total lots
3,953

Drill into any lot in Clifton Hill

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 Clifton Hill

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
1,722

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

Subdivision potential
920

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
1,779 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
3,521 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
74.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Clifton Hill

a small share of lots (0.1%) intersect flood mapping; also: 85% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 0.1%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 85.4%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 29.8%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Clifton Hill property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$1,725,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$995 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Clifton Hill

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
35.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Clifton Hill

What's the zoning in Clifton Hill 3068?

Clifton Hill is dominated by the NRZ (Neighbourhood Residential Zone) zone, which covers 2,975 of 3,953 lots (75%). The full mix is: NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (75%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (13%), GRZ General Residential Zone (3%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (3%), TRZ Transport Zone (3%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (2%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Clifton Hill?

Across Clifton Hill, 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 Clifton Hill?

Yes — 1,722 lots in Clifton Hill 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 Clifton Hill?

The median sale price in Clifton Hill over the past 24 months is $1,725,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Clifton Hill?

Median weekly rent for a house in Clifton Hill is $995.

What planning constraints apply in Clifton Hill?

Across Clifton Hill, 0.1% flood-affected, 85% with heritage controls, 29.8% 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 Clifton Hill?

1,779 of 3,953 lots in Clifton Hill show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 3,521 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 74.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Clifton Hill

Suburb-wide stats are useful for context. For a buy-or-walk decision on a specific lot, you need every control, every constraint, and every clause cited to source.

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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 Yarraplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (3,953 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 →