Home builders in Surf Coast & Otways
Anglesea, Jan Juc and Torquay — 3 suburbs mapped.
Surf Coast & Otways suburb by suburb
| Suburb | Residential zones | Heritage mapped | Bushfire-prone | Overlays |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglesea | GRZ1 general residential zone - schedule 1, RLZ rural living | 13 | Mapped | 10 |
| Jan Juc | GRZ1 general residential zone - schedule 1, GRZ2 general residential zone - schedule 2, LDRZ low density | 3 | Mapped | 11 |
| Torquay | GRZ1 general residential zone - schedule 1, GRZ2 general residential zone - schedule 2, LDRZ low density | 12 | Mapped | 13 |
Reading the table
- 14 overlay families are mapped across the region; Torquay carries the most at 13.
- The 3 mapped suburbs cover 137 km² between them — Anglesea is the largest at 97 km² and Jan Juc the smallest at 6.1 km².
What is mapped across Surf Coast & Otways
Mapped in all 3: Bushfire Management Overlay, Design and Development Overlay, Environmental Significance Overlay, Floodway Overlay, Heritage Overlay, Land Subject to Inundation Overlay, Salinity Management 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 | Jan Juc and Torquay |
| Development Plan Overlay | Jan Juc and Torquay |
| Environmental Audit Overlay | Torquay |
| Neighbourhood Character Overlay | Anglesea |
| Parking Overlay | Torquay |
Questions about building in Surf Coast & Otways
Which council approves building work in Surf Coast & Otways?
Surf Coast Shire Council, for all 3 mapped Surf Coast & Otways suburbs, under the Surf Coast Planning Scheme.
Is bushfire-prone land mapped in Surf Coast & Otways?
Yes, in all 3 mapped Surf Coast & Otways suburbs: Anglesea, Jan Juc and Torquay.
Which Surf Coast & Otways suburb has the most planning constraints?
Torquay: 13 overlay families against 10 in Anglesea. Environmental Audit Overlay and Parking Overlay are mapped in Torquay and in none of the others.
What planning zones apply across Surf Coast & Otways?
4: GRZ1 general residential zone - schedule 1, GRZ2 general residential zone - schedule 2, LDRZ low density residential zone and RLZ rural living zone. Widest range: Jan Juc, at 3.
Is heritage mapped in Surf Coast & Otways?
Heritage records intersecting each suburb: Anglesea 13, Torquay 12, Jan Juc 3.
Lodge with: Surf Coast Shire Council, Surf Coast Planning Scheme. Read 2026-09-14.