Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ)
NRZ places stronger limitations on development. It restricts multi-dwelling proposals and aims to preserve existing neighbourhood character, greenery, and rhythm of streetscapes. Most homes remain single dwellings or have modest extensions.
Key Controls
Aggregated across 53 councils and 321 schedules. Values vary by council — check your specific schedule below.
| Control | Range | Variations |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Lot Size | none_specified — 650m² | 18 |
| Maximum Building Height | none_specified — 8m | 6 |
| Site Coverage | 50% — 75% | 2 |
| Front Setback | 1.2m — 3m | 4 |
Councils with NRZ Zoning
53 councils apply NRZ zoning across Victoria.
| Council | Schedules | Min Lot Size | Max Height | Site Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ararat | 2 | none_specified | none_specified | — |
| Ballarat | 6 | 800m² | none_specified | — |
| Banyule | 2 | none_specified | none_specified | — |
| Baw Baw | 2 | none_specified | none_specified | — |
| Bayside | 6 | none_specified | none_specified | — |
| Boroondara | 6 | none_specified | none_specified | — |
| Brimbank | 4 | none_specified | none_specified | — |
| Cardinia | 4 | none_specified | none_specified | — |
| Casey | 4 | 600m² | none_specified | — |
| Colac Otway | 2 | none_specified | 9m | — |
| Corangamite | 2 | none_specified | none_specified | — |
| Darebin | 3 | none_specified | none_specified | — |
| Glen Eira | 2 | none_specified | none_specified | — |
| Golden Plains | 2 | none_specified | none_specified | — |
| Greater Bendigo | 8 | none_specified | none_specified | — |
| Greater Dandenong | 4 | none_specified | none_specified | — |
| Greater Geelong | 16 | none_specified | none_specified | — |
| Greater Shepparton | 2 | none_specified | 9m | — |
| Hepburn | 8 | none_specified | none_specified | — |
| Hobsons Bay | 20 | none_specified | none_specified | — |
| Hume | 2 | 2700m² | none_specified | — |
| Indigo | 2 | none_specified | none_specified | — |
| Kingston | 18 | none_specified | 11m | — |
| Knox | 17 | none_specified | none_specified | — |
| Latrobe | 10 | none_specified | none_specified | — |
| Macedon Ranges | 28 | 2000m² | 9m | — |
| Manningham | 2 | none_specified | none_specified | — |
| Mansfield | 2 | none_specified | — | — |
| Maribyrnong | 2 | none_specified | none_specified | — |
| Maroondah | 10 | 2000m² | none_specified | — |
| Melbourne | 9 | none_specified | 8m | — |
| Melton | 4 | none_specified | none_specified | — |
| Merri-bek | 2 | none_specified | none_specified | — |
| Mildura | 2 | 1800m² | none_specified | — |
| Mitchell | 2 | none_specified | — | — |
| Monash | 11 | 300m² | none_specified | — |
| Moorabool | 14 | 800m² | none_specified | — |
| Mornington Peninsula | 2 | 650m² | none_specified | — |
| Mount Alexander | 2 | none_specified | none_specified | — |
| Moyne | 2 | none_specified | none_specified | — |
| Nillumbik | 2 | none_specified | none_specified | — |
| Northern Grampians | 2 | none_specified | none_specified | — |
| Port Phillip | 14 | none_specified | none_specified | — |
| Queenscliffe | 6 | none_specified | none_specified | — |
| Southern Grampians | 2 | none_specified | none_specified | — |
| Stonnington | 10 | none_specified | none_specified | 75% |
| Wangaratta | 2 | none_specified | none_specified | — |
| Warrnambool | 2 | none_specified | none_specified | — |
| Wellington | 2 | none_specified | none_specified | — |
| Whitehorse | 13 | none_specified | none_specified | — |
| Whittlesea | 2 | none_specified | none_specified | — |
| Yarra | 6 | none_specified | none_specified | — |
| Yarra Ranges | 10 | none_specified | none_specified | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NRZ zoning?
NRZ places stronger limitations on development. It restricts multi-dwelling proposals and aims to preserve existing neighbourhood character, greenery, and rhythm of streetscapes. Most homes remain single dwellings or have modest extensions.
Can I subdivide on NRZ land?
Subdivision on NRZ land depends on the specific schedule applied by your council, including minimum lot size requirements. Typical minimum lot sizes range from none_specified — 650m². Check your council's specific NRZ schedule for exact requirements.
What is the minimum lot size for NRZ?
Minimum lot sizes for NRZ vary by council. Across Victoria, NRZ minimum lot sizes range from none_specified — 650m². Your specific schedule (e.g., NRZ1, NRZ2) determines the exact requirement.
How many councils use NRZ zoning?
53 Victorian councils apply NRZ zoning. Each council may have different schedules with varying controls for minimum lot size, building height, and site coverage.
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