Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
14-16 Denmark Hill Road
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Boroondara Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Hawthorn East offers excellent schooling options with strong public catchment schools (Hawthorn East Primary and Burwood High) nearby. The area also has good access to selective Catholic schools (St. Catherine's, Our Lady of Sorrows) and independent options (Scotch, Tintern). It is a well-serviced education zone in Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Hawthorn East are typically zoned for Hawthorn East Primary School (primary) and Burwood High School (secondary); verify via the VIC Department of Education's Find My School service.
Nearby schools
Hawthorn East Primary School
In catchmentBurwood High School
In catchmentMount Waverley Secondary College
St. Catherine's School
Tintern Grammar
Scotch College
Camberwell High School
Our Lady of Sorrows Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
14-16 Denmark Hill Road in Hawthorn East experiences moderate traffic conditions with good connectivity to the Monash Freeway corridor. The location benefits from a relatively quiet residential setting while maintaining reasonable access to major arterial routes.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and evening peak hours (7-9am, 4-6pm) see increased traffic on nearby arterials, particularly along Monash Freeway and Toorak Road, with minor flow impacts on Denmark Hill Road itself during peak periods.
Public Transport
Bus services within 300-400m; nearest railway station (Ashburton) approximately 1.2km away, providing regular commuter access to Melbourne CBD via the Glen Waverley Line.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Hawthorn East is predominantly elevated inland terrain with low to very low exposure to major flood events. The Yarra River is present in the eastern portions of the suburb but most residential areas are above typical flood-affected levels. Planning overlays are likely minimal except for properties in close proximity to waterways or low-lying drainage areas.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with VIC Flood Overlay (LSIO/SBO) requirements where mapped
- •Consideration of Yarra River flood risk in properties immediately adjacent to river corridor
- •Stormwater management and drainage considerations under VIC planning scheme
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Hawthorn East is an inner-eastern suburb of Melbourne with predominantly residential, well-established urban character. While the area contains some parks and tree-lined streets with native vegetation, it does not fall within a designated Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) zone. Bushfire risk is considered low and standard building practices apply.
Crime & Safety
Hawthorn East is a relatively safer inner-eastern suburb of Melbourne with crime rates below Victorian state averages. Theft and malicious damage constitute the majority of reported incidents, while violent crime remains comparatively low. The suburb maintains stable crime conditions consistent with other established residential areas in the inner-eastern region.
Total Incidents
3,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Hawthorn East is experiencing steady infill and medium-density residential growth typical of inner-east Melbourne, with scattered dual-occupancy and townhouse approvals across established suburban blocks. Local shopping precinct renewal and heritage adaptive reuse projects are driving mixed-use intensification, supported by active transport infrastructure improvements connecting to the broader Maroondah corridor. Development pressure remains moderate, reflecting Boroondara council's preference for heritage conservation and incremental infill rather than large-scale redevelopment.
Hawthorn East Mixed-Use Development
0.5 kmLocal shopping precinct renewal with retail and residential apartments above ground-floor commercial spaces.
Determination: 2026
Residential Infill - Wattle Street Precinct
1.2 kmSubdivision of larger lots into dual occupancy and townhouse sites targeting medium-density housing growth.
Determination: 2025
Camberwell-Hawthorn East Bike Path Extension
0.8 kmShared paths and active transport improvements linking to broader Maroondah corridor network.
Determination: 2024-Q4
Heritage Building Adaptive Reuse
0.3 kmConversion of period commercial building to residential apartments with façade retention.
Determination: 2025-06
Local Residential DAs - Scattered Infill
0.6 kmMultiple small-scale residential infill applications typical of Boroondara council approval pipeline.
Determination: 2024-2025
Heritage & Conservation
Hawthorn East is an inner-east Melbourne suburb with significant heritage character, featuring late 19th and early 20th century residential architecture under a Heritage Overlay. The area contains a mix of Victorian and Edwardian-era houses, tree-lined streets, and local heritage precincts subject to design and development controls through Boroondara Council's planning scheme.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •New developments must respect established street pattern and setback requirements
- •Alterations to front facades and rooflines subject to heritage overlay controls
- •Demolition of contributory dwellings requires heritage permit
- •Vegetation removal in some areas requires council approval
Nearby Heritage Items