Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
13 Pendulum Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Wyndham Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Truganina is a growing western Melbourne suburb with Truganina Primary School as the local public primary option. Secondary students typically feed to Heatherton Secondary College. The area has good access to Catholic schools (St Dominic's, Caroline Chisholm) and independent options like Westbourne Grammar within a short radius.
Likely public catchment
Truganina is likely zoned for Truganina Primary School (primary) and Heatherton Secondary College (secondary); verify via the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority's Find My School tool.
Nearby schools
Truganina Primary School
In catchmentWestbourne Grammar School
Heatherton Secondary College
In catchmentEynesbury Central Primary School
St Dominic's Catholic Primary School
Caroline Chisholm Catholic Secondary College
Hoppers Crossing Secondary College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
13 Pendulum Street, Truganina is located in a developing residential area with moderate traffic flow. The locality benefits from proximity to major arterial roads but experiences typical suburban congestion during peak hours.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and evening peak hours (7-9am, 4-6pm) see increased congestion on Sayers Road and Palmers Road as commuters travel toward the CBD and major employment centers. Weekend traffic remains relatively light.
Public Transport
Approximately 1.2-1.5km to nearest bus routes (Transdev and CDC services). Truganina railway station is approximately 3-4km away, requiring vehicle or long-distance bus access.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Truganina, located in Melbourne's western growth corridor, experiences low to moderate flood risk. Parts of the suburb fall within the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay due to proximity to local drainage systems and the broader Werribee River catchment, though major river flooding is not a primary concern. Standard VIC planning overlays and Melbourne Water drainage requirements apply to development.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with VIC planning scheme overlays for properties within LSIO areas
- •Mandatory flood risk assessment and mitigation measures for development in affected zones
- •Finished floor levels and building design standards to manage overland flow and local drainage
- •Consultation with Melbourne Water for drainage and flood management requirements
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Truganina is a western suburb of Melbourne located in a primarily flat, developed area with limited dense native vegetation. The suburb is not typically mapped within a high-risk Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) zone due to its urban character, proximity to Melbourne, and lack of significant woodland or scrubland. Standard BAL-LOW construction applies; bushfire risk is generally low relative to peri-urban or foothill properties.
Crime & Safety
Truganina experiences crime rates above the Victorian state average, with theft and assault as primary concerns. The suburb shows relatively stable crime patterns with modest fluctuations year-on-year. As a developing outer-western Melbourne suburb, crime prevention initiatives and community policing remain important for maintaining public safety.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Truganina is a maturing residential growth suburb in Melbourne's west with ongoing large-scale subdivision activity and estate densification. Development activity remains steady with a focus on residential infill, local retail services, and community infrastructure to support the expanding population. The area benefits from proximity to the industrial precinct and major transport corridors, supporting mixed-use and logistics-related proposals.
Truganina Estate Stage 2 residential subdivision
0.5 kmLarge-scale residential development delivering 200+ lots across multiple stages in the established growth corridor.
Determination: 2025
Laverton-Truganina Industrial Precinct expansion
2 kmInfrastructure and logistics facility upgrades supporting the region's role as a major industrial and freight hub.
Local retail and mixed-use developments (scattered DAs)
1.5 kmNeighbourhood shopping centres and convenience retail to service rapid residential growth in the precinct.
Truganina Primary School and community facilities
1 kmEducation and community infrastructure supporting population growth in the established suburb.
Williams Landing Strategic Activity Centre adjacent precincts
3.5 kmBroader activity centre and mixed-use development in nearby strategic growth area with retail, office and residential components.
Heritage & Conservation
Truganina is a outer-suburban residential area in Melbourne's west with minimal heritage overlay. The suburb developed primarily in the late 20th century as a growth corridor, with few pre-1970s structures. The Truganina Explosives Reserve represents the area's industrial and defence history but is not within residential property boundaries.
Nearby Heritage Items