Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
1 Guildford Crescent
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: City of Casey Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres / 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
400m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Narre Warren is a growing outer south-eastern Melbourne suburb with solid public school options, particularly Narre Warren Secondary College. Catholic and independent alternatives including St. John the Apostle and Nossal High School are also accessible within 5 km. Always verify catchment boundaries directly with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) or your local education department.
Likely public catchment
Narre Warren is zoned for Narre Warren Primary School (primary) and Narre Warren Secondary College (secondary); some properties may fall within Narre Warren South Primary catchment.
Nearby schools
Narre Warren Primary School
In catchmentNarre Warren South Primary School
In catchmentNarre Warren Secondary College
In catchmentSt. Anthony's Primary School
St. John the Apostle Secondary College
Fountain Primary School
Nossal High School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Narre Warren is served by the Princes Highway (M90) which provides major arterial access to Melbourne and the Gippsland region. The area experiences moderate congestion during peak hours, particularly on the M90 corridor heading toward Melbourne in morning commute times.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning peak (7-9am) and evening peak (4-6pm) see increased traffic on the M90 toward Melbourne CBD. Local streets experience typical suburban congestion during school drop-off/pick-up times.
Public Transport
Narre Warren Railway Station approximately 1.2km away, serviced by Pakenham Line. Multiple bus routes operate in the locality with stops within walking distance.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Narre Warren is a southern Melbourne suburb with moderate elevation and no major river overlay. While most of the suburb is at low flood risk, localised areas near minor drainage lines and wetlands may be subject to the LSIO. Flooding is typically related to localised stormwater runoff rather than major waterway inundation.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with LSIO provisions where applicable; floor levels and building design may be required in affected areas
- •Stormwater management and drainage design standards under VIC planning scheme
- •Referral to relevant catchment management authority for development in flood-prone locations
- •Site-specific flood risk assessment may be required for sensitive uses or subdivisions
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Narre Warren is a growth suburb in Melbourne's south-eastern fringe with moderate bushfire risk due to its proximity to vegetated areas, particularly Bunyip State Park and native grasslands to the east and south. The suburb sits within or near Victoria's Bushfire Prone Area mapping, with most properties likely falling into BAL-19 zone. While not in a high-risk mountain region, the interface between urban development and remnant vegetation warrants appropriate construction standards and bushfire preparedness.
Crime & Safety
Narre Warren, a major outer suburb in Victoria's southeast growth corridor, experiences crime rates broadly consistent with comparable regional growth areas. Property offences including theft and break-and-enter remain the dominant crime categories. Overall crime patterns remain relatively stable with no significant escalation or improvement noted in recent periods.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Narre Warren is experiencing sustained residential growth as a major outer-metropolitan expansion node in the Casey growth corridor, with significant greenfield subdivision activity in southern precincts and infill intensification around the town centre. Commercial and mixed-use development is concentrating around Fountain Gate and transport nodes, while infrastructure upgrades (rail, roads) are being coordinated with housing and employment land releases. Development pressure remains high due to affordable land, growing population demand, and strategic positioning along the Princes Highway.
Narre Warren South residential subdivision
2.5 kmLarge-scale greenfield estate development with 500+ lot release across multiple stages in the southern growth corridor.
Fountain Gate expansion and mixed-use precinct
1.2 kmRetail, dining and residential intensification around the existing shopping centre hub to support population growth.
Princes Highway commercial precincts
1.5 kmLogistics and light industrial zoning uplift along key transport corridor to service metropolitan demand.
Narre Warren train station precinct upgrade
0.8 kmStation forecourt redevelopment, car park rationalisation and accessibility improvements as part of broader Casey regional transport plan.
Residential infill and townhouse projects
0.5 kmMultiple small-to-medium density infill developments across established areas targeting inner-suburb intensification near schools and services.
Heritage & Conservation
Narre Warren is a post-1970s outer suburban development in the City of Casey with minimal heritage overlay protection. While the railway station and early twentieth-century school have local heritage significance, the broader suburb comprises predominantly modern residential and commercial development without formal conservation area designation.
Nearby Heritage Items