Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
11 Esther Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Manningham Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Templestowe Lower is a well-serviced north-eastern Melbourne suburb with strong public primary and secondary options nearby. Multiple respected Catholic and independent schools are also accessible within 3–4 km, providing families with diverse educational choices. Verify specific catchment zoning with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) or Department of Education.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Templestowe Lower are likely zoned for Templestowe Lower Primary School and Templestowe Secondary College as the main public catchment schools.
Nearby schools
Templestowe Lower Primary School
In catchmentTemplestowe Secondary College
In catchmentSt James the Apostle Primary School
Whitefriars College
Box Hill High School
Kew High School
Strathmore Secondary College
Tintern Grammar
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Templestowe Lower benefits from good connectivity via Mountain Highway and local arterial roads. Traffic conditions are generally moderate with typical congestion during peak hours on Mountain Highway corridor.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and evening peak hours (7-9am, 4-6pm) see increased traffic on Mountain Highway heading towards Melbourne CBD. Local residential streets experience moderate congestion as commuters access main arterials.
Public Transport
Templestowe Lower train station approximately 1.2km away on the Hurstbridge line. Multiple bus routes service the area with stops within 400-600m of this location.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Templestowe Lower sits in the middle-upper Yarra River catchment with low to moderate flood risk. While the suburb is primarily elevated above the main floodplain, some properties near the Yarra River and tributary valleys may fall within the LSIO. Most of the suburb is considered low-risk, though proximity to the river and local drainage paths should be verified on individual property flood maps.
Planning Controls
- •Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) applies to properties within the Yarra River floodplain corridor
- •Development in LSIO areas requires flood-compatible design and may need flood risk assessment
- •Mandatory disclosure of flood history and proximity to waterways in property transactions
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Templestowe Lower is a fringe-residential suburb in Melbourne's north-eastern foothills with moderate bushfire risk due to its location adjacent to bushland reserves, elevated topography, and mixed vegetation. Properties in this area typically fall within BAL-19 to BAL-29 zones under Victoria's Bushfire Prone Area mapping. Consultation with the VIC CFA BMO layer and local council planning is recommended to confirm individual property risk.
Crime & Safety
Templestowe Lower is an affluent residential suburb in Melbourne's east with crime rates below the Victorian average. The suburb experiences relatively low rates of serious crime, with property-related offences being the most common incidents. Overall crime conditions remain stable with a strong community policing presence.
Total Incidents
3,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Templestowe Lower is experiencing moderate, incremental residential infill pressure typical of outer-eastern Melbourne suburbs, with scattered dual-occupancy and small townhouse developments on larger lots. The broader region benefits from the Doncaster Hill mixed-use hub (3–4 km away) and planned road infrastructure upgrades, supporting gradual densification without major greenfield expansion. Development activity is steady but conservative, reflecting Manningham Council's preference for low-to-medium density infill over rapid transformation.
Templestowe Lower residential infill (multiple DAs)
0 kmOngoing infill development on larger lots and former commercial sites converting to multi-unit residential.
Mountain Highway corridor upgrade
1.5 kmRoad and traffic improvements along Mountain Highway to support increased residential density in eastern suburbs.
Templestowe North mixed-use precinct
2 kmResidential and retail development near Templestowe Road targeting local shopping and medium-density housing.
Doncaster Hill precinct expansion
3.5 kmMajor mixed-use and medium-rise residential development in adjacent Doncaster Hill creating regional employment and housing.
Local DA pipeline - residential
0.5 kmScattered small-scale residential infill and dual-occupancy approvals reflecting Manningham Council's incremental densification.
Heritage & Conservation
Templestowe Lower is a predominantly post-1960s suburban residential area in Melbourne's outer east with limited heritage significance. While nearby Templestowe contains some early colonial and early 20th-century heritage items, the Lower suburb itself comprises largely modern housing estates with minimal statutory heritage protection or conservation area designation.
Nearby Heritage Items