Highett flood map & planning overlays
A planning-constraint profile of Highett (Bayside, VIC) - 3.67 km², mapped from live council and state overlay data. This suburb is relatively unconstrained.
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3.67 km² - this suburb is relatively unconstrained by planning overlays.
Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Highett'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.
Highett at a glance
How Highett is zoned
Selling in Highett? 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 Highett address.
Across its 3.67 km², Highett is relatively unconstrained by planning overlays. About 11% of the suburb sits within a mapped flood overlay. There are 6 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ3). The median lot measures about 619 m² across 8,136 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.
Check a specific Highett address
See exactly which overlays touch a single property - the interactive map is free. Need it on paper? A full planning PDF is just $9.
See what's in the $9 report →Highett planning - frequently asked
Where can I see a flood map of Highett?
The schematic on this page is a Highett flood map: the mapped flood overlays drawn over the suburb's terrain and street grid, covering about 11% of the suburb. Flood lines vary block to block, so for a specific property use the free interactive map - search any Highett address and it shows the flood, zoning and bushfire mapping on the exact lot boundary.
Is Highett flood-prone?
About 11% of Highett falls within a mapped flood overlay, against a Bayside average of 8%. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.
Is Highett bushfire-prone?
Little to none of Highett is mapped as bushfire-prone. Always confirm for the exact lot, as mapping can change.
What is the zoning in Highett?
The dominant planning zone in Highett is Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ3), though the suburb also includes PRZ1 and Public Park and Recreation Zone (PPRZ). Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.
Does Highett have heritage-listed places?
Highett has 6 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 Highett?
Across 8,136 surveyed parcels in Highett, the median lot size is about 619 m². There are also 1,750 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 Highett have a train station?
Yes - Highett has 1 train station: Highett Station. It is also served by 47 bus stops.
Do I need a planning report for a Highett property?
A Highett 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.