Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
1-3/4 Daleglen Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Darebin Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Reservoir is a diverse northern suburb with solid public schooling options anchored by Reservoir Primary and Coburg Secondary College. Catholic alternatives including Sacred Heart and St. Monica's provide choice, while several independent and broader secondary options are accessible within 4 km. Families should confirm their specific catchment before enrolment.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Reservoir are typically zoned for Reservoir Primary School (primary) and Coburg Secondary College (secondary). Verify exact catchment boundaries with the VIC education department.
Nearby schools
Reservoir Primary School
In catchmentCoburg Secondary College
In catchmentSt. Monica's Primary School
Sacred Heart Primary School, Reservoir
Parade College
Thomastown Secondary College
Fawkner Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
The property at 1-3/4 Daleglen Street, Reservoir is located in a moderately trafficked residential area with reasonable access to major arterial roads. Traffic conditions are typically light to moderate, with congestion primarily occurring during peak hours on nearby arterial routes.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning (7-9am) and evening (5-7pm) peak hours see increased traffic on Mountain Highway and Plenty Road, with minor delays on local streets. Weekend traffic is significantly lighter.
Public Transport
Approximately 400-600m walking distance to Reservoir railway station (Hurstbridge/Epping lines), with several local bus routes (routes 509, 525, 528) serving the area within 200-400m
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Cheddar Road West (0.4km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Cheddar Road West
bus
Dalton Road
bus
Dunstans Court
bus
Hanrahan Street
bus
Hanrahan Street
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Wood Street
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Brand Drive
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Brand Drive
bus
Apex Court
bus
Green Street
bus
Flood Risk
Reservoir is a northern Melbourne suburb with low to moderate flood risk, primarily associated with Darebin Creek and its tributaries. Parts of the suburb fall within the LSIO overlay; affected properties require floor level controls and drainage considerations. Most of the suburb sits on elevated terrain with limited historical inundation, though creek-adjacent areas warrant standard flood risk assessment.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with LSIO requirements for floor levels and building design in mapped areas
- •Referral to Melbourne Water for developments within flood-prone catchments
- •Storm water management and detention basin requirements under Darebin Creek catchment planning
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Reservoir is a densely developed inner-northern Melbourne suburb with minimal bushfire risk. The area is characterised by urban vegetation, low fuel loads, and strong residential development with minimal interface to bushland or forest. It is unlikely to fall within the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) under VIC planning controls.
Crime & Safety
Reservoir experiences crime rates above the Victorian state average, primarily driven by theft and assault offences. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime trends with property and violent crime being the principal concerns. Community-based crime prevention initiatives continue to address ongoing public safety issues in the area.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Reservoir is experiencing moderate urban intensification driven by Activity Centre zoning and infill opportunity sites. Development activity focuses on medium-density residential (townhouses, dual occupancies, apartment buildings) along the Reservoir Road corridor and within walkable precincts. Strategic infrastructure improvements and council-led urban renewal are supporting incremental residential growth in this established inner-northern suburb.
Reservoir Activity Centre Mixed-Use Development
0.5 kmCouncil-led urban renewal focusing on higher-density residential and retail within the Reservoir Activity Centre precinct along Reservoir Road.
Determination: 2026
Residential Intensification - Medium Density DAs
1.2 kmMultiple dual occupancy and townhouse developments across local streets responding to zoning changes and infill opportunity sites.
Determination: 2024-2025
West Gate Tunnel Project - Local Impact
2 kmSpillover effects on local traffic patterns and potential future precinct activation around improved transport connectivity.
Determination: 2023
Apartment Building - Reservoir Road Corridor
0.8 km3-4 storey apartment building with ground-floor retail targeting transit-oriented development near local shopping strip.
Determination: 2025
Educational and Community Facility Upgrades
1.5 kmSchool and community facility improvements reflecting population density increases in the northern suburbs precinct.
Determination: 2024
Heritage & Conservation
Reservoir is an inner-northern suburb of Melbourne with modest heritage significance. While the suburb contains some early 20th-century civic and religious buildings of local interest, it does not have a formal heritage conservation area or widespread heritage overlay protection. Most residential properties are unlikely to be individually heritage-listed, though older housing stock from the 1920s–1950s may have heritage value in their streetscape character.
Nearby Heritage Items