Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
1/28 Walwa Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Monash Planning Scheme
Height Limit
9 metres
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Mitcham is well-serviced by public schools, with Mitcham Primary and Secondary College as the main catchment options. The suburb also offers access to several respected independent and Catholic schools nearby, including the selective Tintern Grammar and Catholic options such as Mazenod and Our Lady of Sion. Always verify exact catchment boundaries via the VIC Department of Education's Find My School tool.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Mitcham are typically zoned for Mitcham Primary School and Mitcham Secondary College as the public catchment schools.
Nearby schools
Mitcham Primary School
In catchmentMitcham Secondary College
In catchmentTintern Grammar
Mazenod College
Our Lady of Sion School
Mountain View Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
1/28 Walwa Street, Mitcham is located in a residential area with moderate traffic accessibility. The property is situated on a quiet street with good access to major arterial roads within a short distance, making it reasonably convenient for commuting.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
During peak hours (7-9am and 5-7pm), traffic on nearby Mountain Highway and Mitcham Road increases moderately. The residential street itself remains relatively quiet, though commuters using nearby arterial roads may experience typical Melbourne peak-hour congestion.
Public Transport
Mitcham Railway Station is approximately 800-900 meters away, providing access to the Lilydale railway line. Local bus services operate in the area with stops within 200-400 meters of the property.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Mitcham is located in the Yarra River catchment and has areas subject to the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay due to historical flood risk from the Yarra River and its tributaries. While not in the highest-risk flood zone, properties in overlay areas require careful assessment and mitigation design, particularly for lower-lying lands adjacent to waterways and drainage lines.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with LSIO requirements for floor levels and habitable room placement
- •Flood risk assessment and mitigation measures required for development in overlay areas
- •Building design standards to manage flood impacts (e.g. elevated structures, flood-resistant materials)
- •Stormwater management and drainage provisions to reduce localised flooding risk
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Mitcham is a hillside suburb in Melbourne's eastern fringe with elevated topography and established residential areas interspersed with vegetation. The property is likely to fall within Victoria's Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) and Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) due to proximity to bushland reserves and the Dandenong Ranges foothills. While not remote, the hilly terrain and surrounding native vegetation elevate risk above inner-city levels, typically warranting BAL-19 or BAL-29 construction standards depending on precise location and vegetation density.
Crime & Safety
Mitcham in Victoria presents crime rates broadly consistent with suburban Melbourne averages, with property-related offences representing the dominant category. Theft incidents form the largest component of reported crime, while violent offences remain relatively moderate. The suburb demonstrates stable crime trends with no significant recent escalation or improvement.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Mitcham is experiencing moderate urban renewal focused on activity centre intensification around the train station and shopping precincts. The suburb is seeing incremental residential infill and small-to-medium apartment development, supported by council infrastructure upgrades and state government emphasis on station-precinct activation. Development activity is constrained by established residential character but shows steady pressure for townhouse and apartment conversion in key commercial corridors.
Mitcham Train Station Precinct Renewal
0 kmStation precinct intensification with residential apartments and retail above ground-level commercial, part of Monash Council's activity centre strategy.
Determination: 2026
Residential Infill - Mountain Highway Corridor
1.2 kmMulti-lot residential subdivision converting older single-dwelling sites into 2-4 dwelling per lot development.
Determination: 2024
Mitcham Primary School Expansion
0.8 kmSchool capacity upgrade including new buildings and community facilities to support growth in the activity centre.
Determination: 2025
Brandon Park Shopping Centre Upgrade
1.5 kmRetail modernisation and small-scale residential apartment development above upgraded commercial tenancies.
Determination: 2024
Residential Apartments - Mitcham Central
0.3 km3-5 storey apartment building near shopping centre with ground-floor retail and 40-60 residential units.
Determination: 2025
Heritage & Conservation
Mitcham is a suburban residential area in Melbourne's outer east with limited heritage significance. The suburb contains some early-20th-century institutional buildings and proximity to the historic Puffing Billy Railway, but does not have a formal heritage conservation area or substantial number of Heritage Victoria listings.
Nearby Heritage Items