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Caulfield South flood map & planning overlays

A planning-constraint profile of Caulfield South (Glen Eira, VIC) - 3.27 km², mapped from live council and state overlay data. This suburb is moderately constrained.

Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Caulfield South's boundary, with the flood, bushfire and environmental overlays drawn on top. It shows where constraints fall; the interactive map shows them on your exact address.

Caulfield South at a glance

Parcels 6,697 Median lot 542 m² Mapped easements 1,228 Bus stops 36 Tram stops 21

How Caulfield South is zoned

Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ1) 76%
General Residential Zone (GRZ1) 5%
General Residential Zone (GRZ2) 4%
Public Park and Recreation Zone (PPRZ) 4%
Public Use Zone (PUZ5) 4%
Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z) 2%

Selling in Caulfield South? The zoning and planning overlays on this page are the controls a Section 32 vendor statement discloses - a $9 planning report pulls them at the lot level for any Caulfield South address.

Across its 3.27 km², Caulfield South is moderately constrained by planning overlays. About 14% of the suburb sits within a mapped flood overlay. There are 14 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ1). The median lot measures about 542 m² across 6,697 parcels. These figures are suburb-wide - the overlays that actually apply to a given lot can differ block to block, which is what a property-level check tells you.

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Caulfield South planning - frequently asked

Where can I see a flood map of Caulfield South?

The schematic on this page is a Caulfield South flood map: the mapped flood overlays drawn over the suburb's terrain and street grid, covering about 14% of the suburb. Flood lines vary block to block, so for a specific property use the free interactive map - search any Caulfield South address and it shows the flood, zoning and bushfire mapping on the exact lot boundary.

Is Caulfield South flood-prone?

About 14% of Caulfield South falls within a mapped flood overlay, against a Glen Eira average of 12%. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.

Is Caulfield South bushfire-prone?

Little to none of Caulfield South is mapped as bushfire-prone. Always confirm for the exact lot, as mapping can change.

What is the zoning in Caulfield South?

The dominant planning zone in Caulfield South is Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ1), though the suburb also includes General Residential Zone (GRZ1) and General Residential Zone (GRZ2). Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.

Does Caulfield South have heritage-listed places?

Caulfield South has 14 heritage-listed places on record. Heritage listing affects what you can alter or demolish, so confirm whether a specific property is listed or near a heritage place.

What is the typical lot size in Caulfield South?

Across 6,697 surveyed parcels in Caulfield South, the median lot size is about 542 m². There are also 1,228 registered easements mapped in the suburb - an easement can restrict where you can build, so always check the title and overlays for the specific lot.

Does Caulfield South have a train station?

There is no train station inside Caulfield South itself. The suburb is served by 36 bus stops and 21 tram stops.

Do I need a planning report for a Caulfield South property?

A Caulfield South planning report pulls every overlay - zoning, flood, bushfire, heritage and environmental - that touches a single lot, on live council and state data. The interactive map preview is free; a full PDF report is $9.

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