Home builders in Macedon Ranges
Gisborne, Kyneton and Woodend — 3 suburbs mapped.
Macedon Ranges suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Heritage mapped | Bushfire-prone | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gisborne | GRZ1 general residential zone - schedule 1, LDRZ low density, RLZ1 rural living zone - schedule 1 | 38 | Mapped | 10 |
| Kyneton | GRZ1 general residential zone - schedule 1, LDRZ low density, NRZ1 neighbourhood residential zone - schedule 1 | 144 | Mapped | 10 |
| Woodend | LDRZ low density, NRZ2 neighbourhood residential zone - schedule 2, NRZ3 neighbourhood residential zone - schedule 3 | 59 | Mapped | 9 |
Reading the table
- 11 overlay families are mapped across the region; Gisborne carries the most at 10.
- The 3 mapped suburbs cover 266 km² between them — Kyneton is the largest at 100 km² and Woodend the smallest at 70 km².
What is mapped across Macedon Ranges
Mapped in all 3: Bushfire Management Overlay, Design and Development Overlay, Development Plan Overlay, Environmental Audit Overlay, Environmental Significance Overlay, Heritage Overlay, Land Subject to Inundation Overlay, Significant Landscape Overlay and Vegetation Protection Overlay.
| Mapped only in some suburbs | Where (in the suburb, not on a given block) |
|---|---|
| Development Contributions Plan Overlay | Gisborne |
| Erosion Management Overlay | Kyneton |
Questions about building in Macedon Ranges
Which council approves building work in Macedon Ranges?
Macedon Ranges Shire Council, for all 3 mapped Macedon Ranges suburbs, under the Macedon Ranges Planning Scheme.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Macedon Ranges?
Yes, in all 3 mapped Macedon Ranges suburbs: Gisborne, Kyneton and Woodend.
Which Macedon Ranges suburb has the most planning constraints?
Gisborne: 10 overlay families against 9 in Woodend. Development Contributions Plan Overlay is mapped in Gisborne and in none of the others.
What planning zones apply across Macedon Ranges?
18: General residential zone (GRZ1), Low density residential zone (LDRZ), Neighbourhood residential zone (NRZ1, NRZ2, NRZ3, NRZ4, NRZ5, NRZ6, NRZ10, NRZ11, NRZ12, NRZ13, NRZ14) and Rural living zone (RLZ1–RLZ5). Widest range: Kyneton, at 10.
Is heritage mapped in Macedon Ranges?
Heritage records intersecting each suburb: Kyneton 144, Woodend 59, Gisborne 38.
Lodge with: Macedon Ranges Shire Council, Macedon Ranges Planning Scheme. Read 2026-09-14.