Darebin zoning map
Every one of the 88,829 parcels in Darebin, Victoria, mapped by zone, lot size, and bushfire, flood and heritage constraints. Free, no sign-up, built from Victoria government spatial data.
Get the zone, overlays and lot size for one address, read live from the Victoria planning services.
Open Darebin on the map
Pan the parcel map, filter by zone family and minimum lot size, and click any lot for its zone, measured area and mapped constraints.
Or jump straight to: residential land · granny-flat sized lots (450 m²+) · subdivision sized lots (800 m²+)
Zones in Darebin
GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 2 covers the most land by parcel count: 35,759 parcels, about 40% of the council. These are the 8 most common zones across all 88,829 parcels.
| Zone | Parcels | Share |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 2 | 35,759 | 40.3% |
| GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 | 14,036 | 15.8% |
| HOUSING CHOICE AND TRANSPORT ZONE - SCHEDULE 2 | 10,199 | 11.5% |
| HOUSING CHOICE AND TRANSPORT ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 | 7,329 | 8.3% |
| NEIGHBOURHOOD RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 1 | 5,651 | 6.4% |
| COMMERCIAL 1 ZONE | 5,331 | 6.0% |
| INDUSTRIAL 3 ZONE | 2,032 | 2.3% |
| ACTIVITY CENTRE ZONE - SCHEDULE 2 | 1,318 | 1.5% |
1,059 parcels carry more than one zone. On a split lot the controls differ across the block, so a single zone label for the property can be misleading. The map shows each part and its area.
Constraints mapped in Darebin
Overlays decide what you can actually build, and they are mapped per property rather than per council. These totals show how much of Darebin each overlay covers, and how much has never been mapped.
Bushfire
0%
No parcel in Darebin is inside a mapped bushfire overlay. The whole council has been mapped, so bushfire planning controls don't apply anywhere here.
Flood
7.74%
6,871 parcels (7.74%) are inside a mapped flood overlay. The rest of the council has been mapped and sits outside it, so flood planning controls don't apply there.
Heritage
9.57%
8,503 parcels (9.57%) are inside a mapped heritage overlay. The rest of the council has been mapped and sits outside it, so heritage planning controls don't apply there.
Heritage, flood and bushfire controls on your specific lot can remove the fast-track and require a full application, even when the general rules say you're fine.
Building rules in Victoria
Zoning tells you what the land is for. These guides cover what you can actually build on it under Victoria rules.
Frequently asked questions
How do I find the zoning of a specific property in Darebin?
Enter the address in ZoneScout's address search. It returns the zone, the overlays mapped on that lot and the lot boundary, queried live from the Victoria planning services when you search.
What are the most common zones in Darebin?
GENERAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE - SCHEDULE 2 is the largest by parcel count: 35,759 of 88,829 parcels, about 40%. The full breakdown of the 8 most common zones is in the table above.
How many properties are in Darebin?
Our map holds 88,829 parcels for Darebin, covering about 86 km². That is what our map holds for this council. It is drawn from the state cadastre, but some parcel types are deliberately left out — strata unit lots stacked on their base parcel, and easements — so it is not the same as a count of titles.
Is this zoning information official?
It is built from the Victoria government's own published spatial data, but it is a snapshot taken on 2026-11-08 and is not a substitute for a planning certificate. For a decision that matters, check the address live and confirm with Darebin council.
About this data
- Parcel boundaries, zoning and overlays: Victoria government spatial services
- Snapshot taken: 2026-11-08. Check any address live
- 88,829 parcels across 86 km²
General information only, not planning advice. Zoning and overlay mapping is published by Victoria government agencies and Darebin council and can change; confirm with the council or a qualified planner before relying on it. Snapshot: 2026-11-08.
Talk to a town planner in Darebin
This page covers the general rules. A qualified town planner can tell you what applies to your block, including the zone, overlays and approval path, before you spend money on drawings.
- Qualified, practising town planners
- Advice specific to your property
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