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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Richmond, VIC 3121 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

General Residential Zone dominant. Median sale $1.38M over the last 24 months. 20,859 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
GRZ
General Residential Zone
Median dwelling value
$1.38M
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
10,561
lots
Total lots
20,859
4.5 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Richmond

Richmond is dominated by GRZGeneral 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.

GRZ
Dominant
GRZ General Residential Zone 43.9%
NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone 21.7%
MUZ Mixed Use Zone 15.5%
C1Z Commercial 1 Zone 12.6%
C2Z Commercial 2 Zone 2.0%
SUZ Special Use Zone 1.2%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 0.9%
TRZ Transport Zone 0.7%
CDZ Comprehensive Development Zone 0.7%
IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone 0.5%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.3%
PUZ Public Use Zone 0.2%
Avg max height
10.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
174,968

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

Use mix
Residential81%
Commercial15%
Industrial1%
Environment0%

Location

Where Richmond sits

Richmond 3121 covers 4.5 km² within Yarra.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Yarra
Postcode
3121
Area
4.45 km²
Total lots
20,859

Drill into any lot in Richmond

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 Richmond

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
10,561

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

Subdivision potential
9,973

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
12,431 lots

show at least one development signal

Transport Oriented Dev
14,122 lots

within a TOD corridor (uplift expected)

Rezoning signal score
71.0 /100

average uplift signal across the suburb

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Check your lot's exact development potential — height, FSR, granny flat, subdivision, dual-occ.

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Richmond

a small share of lots (0.2%) intersect flood mapping; also: 39% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay 0.2%

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay None

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 39.2%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 34.6%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Richmond property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$1,377,500
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$995 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Richmond

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

Amenity score
88.0 /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 Richmond

What's the zoning in Richmond 3121?

Richmond is dominated by the GRZ (General Residential Zone) zone, which covers 9,152 of 20,859 lots (44%). The full mix is: GRZ General Residential Zone (44%), NRZ Neighbourhood Residential Zone (22%), MUZ Mixed Use Zone (16%), C1Z Commercial 1 Zone (13%), C2Z Commercial 2 Zone (2%), SUZ Special Use Zone (1%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (1%), TRZ Transport Zone (1%), CDZ Comprehensive Development Zone (1%), IN3Z Industrial 3 Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (0%), PUZ Public Use Zone (0%).

What's the building height limit in Richmond?

Across Richmond, 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 Richmond?

Yes — 10,561 lots in Richmond 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 Richmond?

The median sale price in Richmond over the past 24 months is $1,377,500, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Richmond?

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

What planning constraints apply in Richmond?

Across Richmond, 0.2% flood-affected, 39% with heritage controls, 34.6% 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 Richmond?

12,431 of 20,859 lots in Richmond show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision. 14,122 lots fall within a Transport Oriented Development corridor. Average rezoning signal score: 71.0 / 100.

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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 (20,859 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 →