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Melbourne’s Zoning Secret to Affordability | Melbourne News
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- Jul 12, 2026
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Summary
Melbourne’s surprisingly loose zoning rules are quietly reshaping its housing landscape—new research shows it’s the nation’s most permissive capital, with just 45% of residential land locked down, compared to Hobart’s restrictive 97%. This flexibility is credited with helping Melbourne weather housing cost spikes better than rivals. But even here, inner-eastern suburbs like Boroondara and Glen Eira remain heavily restricted, blocking needed development. Meanwhile, a controversial 76-unit Surrey Hills project—approved despite height limits—is fast-tracked thanks to developer contributions to social housing. As Victoria hits a decade-low in new home completions, the debate rages on: are zoning laws the real bottleneck—or just the symptom of a deeper supply crisis? Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/37ac0cb5e5700338