Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
1 Emmy Drive
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone - Schedule 1
LEP: Ballarat Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
400m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Miners Rest is a small rural suburb west of Ballarat with limited local schooling infrastructure. The primary catchment school is Miners Rest Primary; secondary students typically attend Ballan Secondary College. Catholic and other public alternatives exist in nearby towns including Ballan, Creswick, and Sebastopol within 3–5 km.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Miners Rest are likely zoned for Miners Rest Primary School (primary) and Ballan Secondary College (secondary); verify with VIC Education Department.
Nearby schools
Miners Rest Primary School
In catchmentBallan Secondary College
In catchmentCreswick Primary School
St. Augustine's Primary School, Ballan
Sebastopol Primary School
Mount Clear Secondary College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
1 Emmy Drive, Miners Rest is located in a semi-rural residential area with relatively light traffic conditions. The property has good access to regional routes connecting to Ballarat and surrounding areas, with typical congestion limited to peak commute periods.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and evening peak hours (7-9am, 5-7pm) may see moderate increases in traffic on Midland Highway and routes toward Ballarat, but congestion remains minimal in the immediate Miners Rest locality.
Public Transport
Limited public transport access; nearest bus services operate from Miners Rest township approximately 1-2km away. Regular coach services available to Ballarat CBD approximately 15km south.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
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Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Miners Rest is a rural-fringe locality in the volcanic Western District of Victoria, approximately 130 km west of Melbourne. The area is characterized by moderate bushfire risk due to proximity to mixed vegetation, open grasslands, and scattered bushland typical of the region. Properties are likely to fall within the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) and may require BAL-19 construction standards; verification against current Victorian BMO mapping and site-specific assessment is essential.
Crime & Safety
Miners Rest is a regional Victorian suburb with crime rates below the state average, reflecting its semi-rural character and smaller population base. Property-related offences such as theft constitute the majority of incidents, while violent crimes remain relatively low. Overall crime conditions in the area remain stable with no significant escalation trends.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Miners Rest is a small township within the Ballarat region experiencing modest infill and rural-residential development. Activity is primarily driven by local subdivision demand and rural lifestyle preferences rather than major urban renewal, with most development pressure focused on nearby Ballarat's employment and residential precincts. Infrastructure investment in the broader region supports gradual township expansion.
Miners Rest township infill residential
0.5 kmSmall-scale residential lot subdivisions within existing township boundaries responding to local demand.
Ballarat region infrastructure upgrades
8 kmRegional road and utilities upgrades serving growth corridors west and north of Ballarat.
Rural residential development applications
2 kmLifestyle block subdivisions on rural land adjacent to Miners Rest township on larger minimum lot sizes.
Ballarat employment precinct expansion
12 kmCommercial and light industrial growth in Ballarat's established employment zones.
Heritage & Conservation
Miners Rest is a small rural locality in the Ballarat region of Victoria with historical connections to gold mining activity in the 19th century. While the broader area has heritage significance, individual properties are unlikely to carry formal heritage listing or restrictions. The locality retains some character from its mining heritage era but lacks a formal conservation area overlay.
Nearby Heritage Items