Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
11 Elandi Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone Schedule 1
LEP: Greater Geelong Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
400m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Curlewis is a small coastal suburb in the Bellarine Peninsula with Curlewis Primary School on the doorstep. Secondary students typically feed into Bellerine Secondary College. The area offers a mix of Catholic and independent options within a 5 km radius, making it accessible for families seeking alternative schooling while maintaining close proximity to local public schools.
Likely public catchment
Curlewis is zoned for Curlewis Primary School and Bellerine Secondary College as the primary public catchment schools.
Nearby schools
Curlewis Primary School
In catchmentBellerine Secondary College
In catchmentSt Ignatius Primary School, Drysdale
St Paul's College, Mornington
Shelford Girls Grammar
Ocean Grove Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
11 Elandi Street, Curlewis is located in a quiet residential area with minimal traffic congestion typical of outer suburban Victoria. The property benefits from low-volume local traffic with primary access via local streets connecting to regional highways.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour impact with light residential traffic. Morning and evening peak periods show slight increases on connecting routes to Bellarine Highway but remain well below congestion thresholds for this region.
Public Transport
Limited public transport availability. Nearest bus services approximately 2-3km away via Portarlington Road. Private vehicle access recommended for commuting to major centres.
Public Transport
No public transport stops found within 1.5km.
Flood Risk
Curlewis is a small coastal locality in southwestern Victoria with low to moderate flood risk. While not within a major river flood catchment, the area's proximity to coastal and low-lying terrain means some properties may fall within Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) mapping. Standard Victorian flood planning controls and local catchment authority guidelines apply to development.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with Victorian planning scheme flood overlays (LSIO/SBO where applicable)
- •Potential requirement for flood-resistant construction or floor level controls if within mapped flood extent
- •Development assessment against Corangamite Catchment Management Authority guidelines
- •Consideration of local drainage and stormwater management in planning approval
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Curlewis is a semi-rural locality in the Surf Coast region of Victoria, situated within or near the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) with typical BAL-19 exposure. The suburb features dispersed residential properties interspersed with native vegetation and grassland, creating moderate bushfire risk, particularly during high-risk fire weather periods. Properties in this area should comply with AS 3959 BAL-19 construction standards and maintain adequate defensible space.
Crime & Safety
Curlewis is a coastal suburb in Victoria with crime rates approximately in line with state averages. Theft-related offences constitute the largest category of reported incidents. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime patterns with no significant recent escalation in serious offences.
Total Incidents
3,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Curlewis is experiencing modest infill and small-scale residential development consistent with a semi-rural coastal Victorian suburb. Activity is concentrated on dual-occupancy approvals and minor commercial precinct upgrades, with broader regional infrastructure investment on the Bellarine Peninsula supporting medium-term population growth. Development pressure remains relatively low compared to metropolitan Melbourne corridors.
Curlewis residential infill - duplex and townhouse approvals
0.2 kmSmall-scale infill approvals for dual occupancy and townhouse developments on existing residential blocks across the suburb.
Determination: 2024-2025
Bellarine Peninsula regional infrastructure upgrade
2 kmWater and sewerage capacity improvements to support growth across the Bellarine Peninsula communities including Curlewis.
Determination: 2025-2026
Curlewis local shopping precinct renewal
0.5 kmMinor streetscape, parking and retail frontage improvements to the local activity centre.
Determination: 2024
Nearby residential estate expansion (Bellarine catchment)
3 kmStaged land release and master-planned community development on Bellarine Peninsula fringe with 150+ lots planned.
Determination: 2025-2027
Heritage & Conservation
Curlewis is a small rural locality in outer regional Victoria with minimal formal heritage overlay. The area retains scattered early 20th-century community buildings and rural character but lacks the density of listings typical of inner suburbs or established towns. Most properties are not subject to specific heritage restrictions.
Nearby Heritage Items