Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
155 Forest Road
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: West Gippsland Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
400m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Labertouche is a small rural township in Gippsland with access to its own primary school and nearby secondary provision through Drouin. The area offers limited local options, with most secondary schooling requiring travel to larger regional centres. Catholic and independent alternatives are available in nearby Drouin, though Labertouche's population is primarily served by public schools.
Likely public catchment
Labertouche is likely zoned for Labertouche Primary School and Drouin Secondary College as the primary public catchment schools.
Nearby schools
Labertouche Primary School
In catchmentDrouin Secondary College
In catchmentDrouin Primary School
St Paul's Primary School, Drouin
Trafalgar Primary School
Trafalgar Secondary College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
155 Forest Road, Labertouche is located in a rural area of West Gippsland with minimal traffic congestion. The property experiences very light traffic volumes typical of regional Victoria, with minimal peak-hour impacts.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour impact. Rural location experiences consistent light traffic throughout the day with no significant congestion periods. Agricultural and local traffic only.
Public Transport
Limited public transport access. Nearest regional bus services approximately 8-12km away. Most residents rely on private vehicles for transport.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Labertouche is a rural locality in West Gippsland, Victoria, situated in the Tarwin River catchment. While not in a major named flood study area comparable to the Yarra or Hawkesbury-Nepean, low-lying areas may be subject to LSIO due to local waterway flooding risk. Most properties are likely low risk unless adjacent to the Tarwin or tributary drainage lines.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with Victoria's Building Regulations for flood-affected areas (floor levels, materials)
- •Land Subject to Inundation Overlay assessment and flood-aware design requirements
- •Stormwater management and drainage easements for local waterway systems
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-29
Labertouche is located in the Gippsland region of Victoria, situated in elevated, heavily vegetated terrain typical of high bushfire risk areas. The suburb falls within the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) and likely attracts a BAL-29 rating due to proximity to native forest, undulating topography, and fringe-rural character. Properties in this area should comply with AS 3959 construction standards and maintain robust vegetation management and emergency preparedness measures.
Crime & Safety
Labertouche is a small rural locality in Gippsland, Victoria with crime rates below the state average. The suburb experiences relatively low incident numbers typical of rural communities, with property crimes being more prevalent than violent offences. Overall conditions remain stable with minimal fluctuation year-on-year.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Labertouche is a small West Gippsland rural locality with minimal active development activity. The area is characterised by low-density residential subdivisions, farmland, and lifestyle properties rather than urban renewal or major infrastructure projects. Development pressure remains limited to scattered residential DAs and regional road maintenance typical of rural Victoria.
Labertouche Township General Development
0 kmLow-density rural residential development typical of West Gippsland localities with scattered farmland and lifestyle blocks.
South Gippsland Highway Maintenance and Safety Upgrades
2 kmState road maintenance and safety improvements along major arterial connecting Labertouche to regional centres.
Regional Agricultural and Rural Services
1 kmLocal rural service facilities supporting farming operations and lifestyle properties across West Gippsland.
South Gippsland Shire Council Planning Framework Review
5 kmRegional planning scheme updates and strategic planning initiatives affecting rural residential zoning in outer villages.
Heritage & Conservation
Labertouche is a small rural locality in Gippsland with minimal formal heritage overlay protection. The area has modest historical significance centred on early 20th-century rural infrastructure and community buildings typical of regional Victoria, but lacks the density of heritage listings found in established towns or inner-city suburbs.
Nearby Heritage Items