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14-16 Denmark Hill Road

Hawthorn East, VIC 3123
4 bed 2 bath 2 carhouse
Last updated: 6 May 20268/9 sections loaded
Expires: 04/08/2026

Zoning & Regional Plan

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GRZ1

General Residential Zone

LEP: Boroondara Planning Scheme

Height Limit

11 metres or 3 storeys

Min Lot Size

300m²

✅ Permitted Uses

Dwelling (single lot)Residential buildingChild care centreConvenience shopHome-based businessGarden centre

❌ Prohibited Uses

BrothelHotel or pubIndustrial useService stationWarehouseAdvertising sign (large)
Source: StMate AI — VIC planning scheme06/05/2026

Schools

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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

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Hawthorn East Primary School

In catchment
primary · publicStrong local public primary
0.3 km
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Burwood High School

In catchment
secondary · publicWell-regarded public secondary
2.1 km
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Mount Waverley Secondary College

secondary · publicHigh-performing public secondary
3.8 km
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St. Catherine's School

secondary · catholicSelective Catholic girls' secondary
1.2 km
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Tintern Grammar

primary · independentIndependent preparatory
2.4 km
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Scotch College

secondary · independentSelective independent boys' secondary
2.8 km
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Camberwell High School

secondary · publicEstablished public secondary
3.2 km
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Our Lady of Sorrows Primary School

primary · catholicCatholic primary school
1.5 km

Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.

Source: StMate AI — VIC schools06/05/2026

Traffic & Congestion

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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.

Congestion Level:moderate

Nearby Major Roads

Monash Freeway (M1)Toorak RoadMountain HighwayBlackburn RoadSpringvale RoadCanterbury Road

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.

Source: StMate AI06/05/2026

Public Transport

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Source: Transport for NSW / OpenStreetMap06/05/2026

Flood Risk

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low RiskZone: Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) – limited coverage

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
Source: StMate AI — VIC flood overlays06/05/2026

Bushfire Risk

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low Risk

BAL Rating

BAL-LOW

Vegetation Category: Scattered trees in urban/suburban landscape; some eucalyptus and native vegetation in parks and reserves

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.

Source: StMate AI — VIC bushfire mapping06/05/2026

Crime & Safety

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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

Theft
890
Assault
340
Break and enter
280
Motor vehicle theft
95
Malicious damage
410
Source: StMate AI (based on BOCSAR data)06/05/2026

Future Development

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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 km
Mixed-useProposed

Local shopping precinct renewal with retail and residential apartments above ground-floor commercial spaces.

Determination: 2026

Residential Infill - Wattle Street Precinct

1.2 km
Residential subdivisionApproved

Subdivision of larger lots into dual occupancy and townhouse sites targeting medium-density housing growth.

Determination: 2025

Camberwell-Hawthorn East Bike Path Extension

0.8 km
InfrastructureUnder construction

Shared paths and active transport improvements linking to broader Maroondah corridor network.

Determination: 2024-Q4

Heritage Building Adaptive Reuse

0.3 km
Apartment buildingApproved

Conversion of period commercial building to residential apartments with façade retention.

Determination: 2025-06

Local Residential DAs - Scattered Infill

0.6 km
Residential subdivisionApproved

Multiple small-scale residential infill applications typical of Boroondara council approval pipeline.

Determination: 2024-2025

Source: StMate AI — VIC development trends06/05/2026

Heritage & Conservation

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🏛️ Heritage ListedConservation Area

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

Hawthorn East Residential Character Arealocal
0 km
Darling Street Heritage Precinctlocal
0.5 km
Hawthorn Grammar Schoollocal
1.2 km
Wattle Park Historic Reservelocal
1.8 km
Source: StMate AI — VIC heritage registers06/05/2026
Disclaimer: This report combines data from Australian Government open data portals (CC-BY 4.0) and StMate AI. For non-NSW properties some sections (zoning, flood, bushfire, development, heritage) are AI-generated based on publicly known suburb characteristics — always verify with the relevant council or authority before making decisions. This report does not constitute legal, financial, or planning advice.