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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Hopetoun, VIC 3396 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Farming Zone dominant. Median sale $171K over the last 24 months. 1,304 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
FZ
Farming Zone
Median dwelling value
$171K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
476
lots
Total lots
1,304
914.6 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Hopetoun

Hopetoun is dominated by FZFarming 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.

FZ
Dominant
FZ Farming Zone 54.3%
TZ Township Zone 38.7%
PUZ Public Use Zone 2.4%
TRZ Transport Zone 1.5%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 1.2%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 1.1%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.8%
Avg max height
9.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
4,942

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

Use mix
Industrial1%
Environment4%
Rural54%

Location

Where Hopetoun sits

Hopetoun 3396 covers 914.6 km² within Yarriambiack.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Yarriambiack
Postcode
3396
Area
914.56 km²
Total lots
1,304

Drill into any lot in Hopetoun

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 Hopetoun

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
476

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

Subdivision potential
476

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
476 lots

show at least one development signal

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Hopetoun

1% of lots carry a Heritage Overlay.

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

Flood / inundation overlay None

LSIO / Floodway overlay

Bushfire management overlay 2.4%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 0.6%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated 0.1%

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Hopetoun property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$171,000
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$305 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Hopetoun

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

Amenity score
22.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
14.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
18.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Hopetoun

What's the zoning in Hopetoun 3396?

Hopetoun is dominated by the FZ (Farming Zone) zone, which covers 708 of 1,304 lots (54%). The full mix is: FZ Farming Zone (54%), TZ Township Zone (39%), PUZ Public Use Zone (2%), TRZ Transport Zone (2%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (1%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%).

What's the building height limit in Hopetoun?

Across Hopetoun, 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 Hopetoun?

Yes — 476 lots in Hopetoun 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 Hopetoun?

The median sale price in Hopetoun over the past 24 months is $171,000, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Hopetoun?

Median weekly rent for a house in Hopetoun is $305.

What planning constraints apply in Hopetoun?

Across Hopetoun, 1% with heritage controls, 2.4% bushfire-prone, 0.1% 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 Hopetoun?

476 of 1,304 lots in Hopetoun show identifiable development potential — under-developed for the planning controls, eligible for a small second dwelling, or capable of subdivision.

Get a planning report for any address in Hopetoun

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 Yarriambiackplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (1,304 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 →