Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
136 Glasgow Avenue
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone - Schedule 1
LEP: Darebin Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Reservoir is a northern Melbourne suburb with solid public primary and secondary schools serving the local community. Catholic primary schools such as Our Lady of Mercy and Sacred Heart offer alternatives, along with the nearby respected Catholic secondary Parade College. Families should verify exact catchment boundaries with the VIC Department of Education, as zoning can vary by street address.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Reservoir are typically zoned for Reservoir Primary School and Reservoir High School as the primary public catchment schools.
Nearby schools
Reservoir Primary School
In catchmentReservoir High School
In catchmentCoburg High School
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Primary School
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
Parade College
Fawkner Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
136 Glasgow Avenue in Reservoir is located in a residential area with moderate traffic flow. The property benefits from proximity to major arterial roads while being situated on a quieter secondary street.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and evening peak hours (7-9am and 4-6pm) see increased congestion on nearby arterial roads, particularly Grange Road and Spring Street. Local residential streets experience moderate impact during these periods.
Public Transport
Reservoir Railway Station is approximately 1.2km away, providing access to the Clifton Hill line. Multiple bus routes (including routes 220, 221, 235) operate within 400-600m of the property.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Reservoir, located in inner Melbourne, is affected by the Merri Creek catchment and historic flooding patterns. Portions of the suburb are mapped under the LSIO, particularly in lower-lying areas near the creek. While not as flood-prone as outer western suburbs along major flood corridors, flood risk is non-negligible and planning overlays apply to vulnerable properties.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with LSIO requirements for floor levels and building design in mapped areas
- •Flood risk assessment and mitigation measures required for new development or redevelopment
- •Constraints on basement construction and basement car parking in flood-prone locations
- •Mandatory submission of Flood Risk Assessment reports for planning applications in overlay zones
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Reservoir is an inner-northern Melbourne suburb with predominantly dense urban development, low vegetation density, and no significant bushland interfaces. It is not typically mapped in VIC's Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or subject to the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO). Bushfire risk is low for properties in this location.
Crime & Safety
Reservoir experiences above-average crime rates for Victoria, with theft and assault being the most prevalent offences. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime patterns, though property and violent crimes remain elevated compared to state averages. Community safety initiatives and local engagement continue to be important focus areas.
Total Incidents
6,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Reservoir is experiencing moderate development activity focused on transport-oriented intensification around the train station and Bell Street activity centre, with infill residential subdivisions and multi-unit developments progressively replacing older single dwellings. Council investment in schools and active transport infrastructure is supporting population growth and urban renewal, positioning the suburb as part of Melbourne's broader northern corridor development strategy.
Reservoir Station Precinct Renewal
0.5 kmActivity Centre improvement focusing on transport-oriented development around Reservoir train station with residential and commercial components.
Determination: 2026-2028
Residential Intensification - Bell Street Corridor
0.8 kmSeries of medium-density apartment and townhouse developments along the Bell Street activity centre strip.
Local Schools Infrastructure Upgrade
1.2 kmDarebin Council-funded expansion and modernisation of local primary and secondary schools to support population growth.
Recent Residential Subdivisions - Edwardes Street
1.5 kmInfill housing development converting larger lots into townhouses and dual occupancy dwellings across several properties.
Active Transport Links Expansion
0.6 kmExtension of local cycling networks and pedestrian pathways connecting Reservoir to neighbouring suburbs and the station precinct.
Commercial/Retail Renewal - Reservoir Shopping Centre Area
0.4 kmModernisation and potential residential uplift above existing retail precincts to activate the neighbourhood centre.
Heritage & Conservation
Reservoir is an outer northern suburb of Melbourne developed primarily in the early-to-mid 20th century as a residential and light industrial area. While it contains some locally significant heritage buildings such as the Town Hall, the suburb does not have a formal heritage conservation area or widespread heritage overlay. Most properties have no heritage restrictions, and the area is characterized by modest weatherboard and brick homes typical of interwar and post-war suburban development.
Nearby Heritage Items