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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Fitzroy North, VIC 3068 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Neighbourhood Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $1.6M over the last 24 months. 7,946 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
NRZ
Neighbourhood Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$1.6M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
3,766
lots
Total lots
7,946
2.5 km²

Fitzroy North 3068 spans 2 councils: Yarra (7,469 lots), Merri-Bek (477 lots). The dominant council (Yarra) sets the canonical URL for this page.

Zoning

What you can build in Fitzroy North

Fitzroy North 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 68.1%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 12.0%
GRZ General Residential Zone 10.0%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 6.0%
RGZ Residential Growth Zone 2.1%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.8%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 0.4%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.3%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.2%
Avg max height
10.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
29,318

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

Use mix
Residential92%
Commercial6%
Environment1%

Location

Where Fitzroy North sits

Fitzroy North 3068 covers 2.5 km² within Yarra.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Yarra
Postcode
3068
Area
2.49 km²
Total lots
7,946

Drill into any lot in Fitzroy North

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Development potential

Where the upside is in Fitzroy North

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
3,766

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

Subdivision potential
2,411

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
4,058 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
3,331 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
65.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Fitzroy North

a small share of lots (1.0%) 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 1.0%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 85.2%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 24.0%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Fitzroy North property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$1,600,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$995 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Fitzroy North

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

Amenity score
87.0 /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 Fitzroy North

What's the zoning in Fitzroy North 3068?

Fitzroy North is dominated by the NRZ (Neighbourhood Residential Zone) zone, which covers 5,409 of 7,946 lots (68%). The full mix is: NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (68%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (12%), GRZ General Residential Zone (10%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (6%), RGZ Residential Growth Zone (2%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (0%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%), TRZ Transport Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Fitzroy North?

Across Fitzroy North, 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 Fitzroy North?

Yes — 3,766 lots in Fitzroy North 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 Fitzroy North?

The median sale price in Fitzroy North over the past 24 months is $1,600,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Fitzroy North?

Median weekly rent for a house in Fitzroy North is $995.

What planning constraints apply in Fitzroy North?

Across Fitzroy North, 1.0% flood-affected, 85% with heritage controls, 24.0% 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 Fitzroy North?

4,058 of 7,946 lots in Fitzroy North show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 3,331 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 65.0 / 100.

Get a planning report for any address in Fitzroy North

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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 (7,946 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 →