Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
1 Dewar Crescent
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Moorabool Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Maddingley is a small rural/semi-rural locality in the Macedon Ranges region with limited local options. The main public school is Maddingley Primary (on-site), with secondary education typically served by Bacchus Marsh Secondary College. Catholic and independent alternatives are available in nearby Bacchus Marsh and Woodend. Families should verify exact catchment boundaries with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) school finder.
Likely public catchment
Maddingley is likely zoned for Maddingley Primary School and Bacchus Marsh Secondary College as the primary public catchment schools.
Nearby schools
Maddingley Primary School
In catchmentBacchus Marsh Secondary College
In catchmentSt. Augustine's Primary School, Bacchus Marsh
Mercy Regional College, Woodend
Sunbury & Macedon Secondary College
Gisborne Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
1 Dewar Crescent in Maddingley experiences relatively light traffic conditions typical of a residential area in the Ballarat region. The location benefits from proximity to regional highways but maintains quieter local street conditions.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour congestion expected. Some increased traffic during morning and evening commute times on nearby Midland Highway and Creswick Road, but local residential streets remain quiet.
Public Transport
Limited public transport access. Nearest regional bus services approximately 2-3km away; closest significant public transport hub (Ballarat Station) approximately 10km distant.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Maddingley is an inland suburb in Victoria's Golden Plains Shire with low to moderate overall flood risk. While some localised areas may fall within the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay due to minor watercourses or drainage lines, the suburb is not within a major riverine flood zone comparable to Yarra River or Murrumbidgee areas. Standard VIC planning scheme flood-related controls apply for affected properties.
Planning Controls
- •Development in LSIO areas requires consideration of flood risk and mitigation measures
- •Compliance with VIC planning scheme provisions regarding fill levels and floor heights
- •Potential requirement for flood impact assessment depending on property location and scale of development
- •Stormwater management and detention basin provisions for new subdivisions
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Maddingley is a semi-rural suburb in Victoria's outer western fringe with moderate bushfire risk. The area contains mixed grassland, scattered eucalypt woodland, and rural residential properties that elevate exposure compared to inner suburbs. Properties in this locality typically fall within a Bushfire Prone Area and may require BAL-19 construction standards; verification against the current VIC BMO mapping and local CFA assessment is recommended.
Crime & Safety
Maddingley is a regional Victoria suburb with crime rates below state averages, reflecting its semi-rural character and smaller population base. Property crimes including theft and break-and-enter represent the primary crime concerns. Overall crime conditions remain relatively stable with low violent crime prevalence.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Maddingley is a small established residential suburb in outer Melbourne (Melton Shire) experiencing modest incremental infill development. Broader regional growth is concentrated in nearby Bacchus Marsh and Melton township precincts, with supporting infrastructure upgrades. Development activity in Maddingley itself remains limited, reflecting its character as a semi-rural residential locality.
Maddingley residential infill
0.5 kmSmall-scale residential infill and lot consolidation reflecting incremental growth in the established suburb.
Bacchus Marsh township expansion
8 kmSignificant growth corridor township development with residential estates and mixed-use precinct expansion.
Melton planning scheme amendments
12 kmBroader Melton Shire residential growth and employment land planning framework affecting surrounding areas.
Maddingley Primary School expansion
0.3 kmSchool infrastructure upgrade supporting population growth in the local catchment area.
Regional road and drainage upgrades
2 kmMelton Shire local road network and drainage improvements facilitating development accessibility.
Heritage & Conservation
Maddingley is a rural/semi-rural suburb in outer Melbourne with limited formal heritage overlays or conservation area designations. While the broader region has historic pastoral significance dating to the 19th century, individual properties in the modern suburb typically lack statutory heritage protection. Any heritage interest is generally at landscape or precinct level rather than individual residence level.
Nearby Heritage Items