Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
104/175 Kangaroo Road
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone Schedule 1
LEP: Monash Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres (approximately 3 storeys)
Min Lot Size
400m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Hughesdale is a well-served suburb in the Glen Waverley area with a strong public primary school and secondary catchment into the well-regarded Glen Waverley Secondary College. Several Catholic and independent alternatives are nearby, offering diverse schooling options. Parents should verify exact catchment boundaries via the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) or Department of Education website.
Likely public catchment
Hughesdale is zoned for Hughesdale Primary School and Glen Waverley Secondary College for public education.
Nearby schools
Hughesdale Primary School
In catchmentGlen Waverley Secondary College
In catchmentSt. James Primary School
Princes Hill Secondary College
Ashwood Primary School
Sacré Cœur Primary School
Tintern Grammar
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
104/175 Kangaroo Road is located in Hughesdale with moderate traffic flow on Kangaroo Road, a major east-west arterial. The area experiences typical suburban congestion during peak hours with good public transport connectivity.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning (7-9am) and evening (5-7pm) peaks see increased congestion on Kangaroo Road heading towards the CBD and return journeys. Warrigal Road intersection experiences backup during these periods.
Public Transport
Excellent - Hughesdale railway station is approximately 400-500 metres away, providing direct access to the Dandenong line. Multiple bus routes service Kangaroo Road nearby.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Oakleigh Station (0.2km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Oakleigh Station
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Flood Risk
Hughesdale is a south-eastern Melbourne suburb with low to very low flood risk overall. While not directly adjacent to major waterways like the Yarra River, some localised areas may fall within the LSIO due to minor tributaries or overland flow paths. Standard Victorian planning overlays and stormwater management requirements apply.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with LSIO provisions where applicable; floor levels and fill requirements may apply
- •Stormwater management and drainage design standards under VIC planning schemes
- •Consideration of overland flow paths and local drainage patterns in development assessment
- •Potential requirement for flood impact assessment if within mapped flood-prone catchment
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Hughesdale is an established inner-suburban locality in Melbourne's east, characterised by dense residential development, street trees, and managed gardens rather than bushland. The suburb is unlikely to fall within the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or require Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) considerations. Standard building construction practices apply.
Crime & Safety
Hughesdale, a residential suburb in Melbourne's southeast, experiences crime rates consistent with Victorian metropolitan averages. Property crimes including theft and break-and-enter represent the most significant category, while violent crimes remain moderate for the area. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime conditions year-on-year with no significant increasing or decreasing trend.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
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Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Hughesdale is experiencing moderate development activity driven primarily by proximity to Monash University's major campus and the Glen Waverley transport corridor. The suburb is seeing incremental residential intensification through apartment approvals and infill development, complemented by strategic precinct planning around Monash Activity Centre. Local activity reflects typical inner-suburban Melbourne consolidation patterns with emphasis on transit-oriented development and educational institution expansion.
Monash University Campus Expansion - Clayton
2.5 kmMajor research and teaching facilities expansion at Monash's primary campus including student accommodation and commercial spaces.
Determination: 2025
Residential Intensification - Glen Waverley Road Corridor
1.5 kmMultiple medium-density apartment approvals along major transport corridor supporting TOD principles.
Determination: 2024-2025
Monash Activity Centre Precinct Plan Implementation
2 kmStrategic precinct renewal around Monash station targeting higher-density residential, retail and services to support transit connectivity.
Determination: 2025-2027
Local Residential DAs - Subtopia Precinct
1.2 kmScattered residential infill and dual-occupancy developments typical of inner-suburban consolidation in the locality.
Determination: 2024
Active Transport Infrastructure - Cycling Network
0.5 kmCouncil-led bicycle lane extensions connecting to Monash precinct and regional cycling routes.
Determination: 2024-2025
Heritage & Conservation
Hughesdale is a residential suburb in Melbourne's inner south-east developed primarily in the early-to-mid 20th century. While the suburb contains modest period housing stock and a notable railway station, it does not have a formal heritage conservation area overlay or significant concentration of Victorian Heritage Register listings. Properties are generally subject to standard planning controls rather than heritage-specific development restrictions.
Nearby Heritage Items