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Suburb planning guide · Updated 2026-06-08

Murtoa, VIC 3390 Zoning, development potential & planning controls

Farming Zone dominant. Median sale $267.5K over the last 24 months. 1,465 lots resolved to zone, overlays and development potential.

Dominant zone
FZ
Farming Zone
Median dwelling value
$267.5K
modelled value
small second dwelling eligible
579
lots
Total lots
1,465
305.2 km²

Zoning

What you can build in Murtoa

Murtoa 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 48.6%
TZ Township Zone 42.7%
PUZ Public Use Zone 3.2%
TRZ Transport Zone 2.5%
IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone 1.1%
PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone 0.8%
PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone 0.7%
SUZ Special Use Zone 0.5%
Avg max height
9.0 m

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

Theoretical dwellings
6,087

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

Use mix
Industrial1%
Environment5%
Rural49%

Location

Where Murtoa sits

Murtoa 3390 covers 305.2 km² within Yarriambiack.

Overlays © NSW Government
Council
Yarriambiack
Postcode
3390
Area
305.20 km²
Total lots
1,465

Drill into any lot in Murtoa

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 Murtoa

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
579

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

Subdivision potential
579

lots that may support subdivision

Total dev potential
579 lots

show at least one development signal

Own a property in Murtoa?

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Constraints & risks

What could stop you in Murtoa

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 2.5%

BMO — BAL assessment triggered

Heritage Overlay 1.4%

HO — controls on demolition & works

Potentially contaminated None

Near a recorded contaminated site

Market

Murtoa property market

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

Median sale price (24m)
$267,500
0 sales
Median rent (house)
$305 / wk
Houses

Demographics & lifestyle

Who lives in Murtoa

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

Amenity score
48.0 /100

Walkable amenity within 1 km

Healthcare access
24.0 /100

GP / hospital / pharmacy proximity

Lifestyle score
13.0 /100

Cafés, parks, schools, transport

FAQs

Common questions about Murtoa

What's the zoning in Murtoa 3390?

Murtoa is dominated by the FZ (Farming Zone) zone, which covers 712 of 1,465 lots (49%). The full mix is: FZ Farming Zone (49%), TZ Township Zone (43%), PUZ Public Use Zone (3%), TRZ Transport Zone (3%), IN1Z Industrial 1 Zone (1%), PPRZ Public Park and Recreation Zone (1%), PCRZ Public Conservation and Resource Zone (1%), SUZ Special Use Zone (1%).

What's the building height limit in Murtoa?

Across Murtoa, 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 Murtoa?

Yes — 579 lots in Murtoa 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 Murtoa?

The median sale price in Murtoa over the past 24 months is $267,500, across 0 sales.

What's the median rent in Murtoa?

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

What planning constraints apply in Murtoa?

Across Murtoa, 1% with heritage controls, 2.5% bushfire-prone. 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 Murtoa?

579 of 1,465 lots in Murtoa 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 Murtoa

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Methodology & sources

Zoning, height, overlays and development potential computed from the Yarriambiackplanning scheme (Victorian Planning Provisions) and lot-level cadastre (1,465 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 →