Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
157 Milleara Road
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Brimbank Planning Scheme
Height Limit
9 metres or 2 storeys
Min Lot Size
600m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Keilor East is a western Melbourne suburb with solid public schooling via Strathmore Secondary College. The area has several Catholic primary schools nearby and some independent alternatives within 3–4 km. Families should verify exact catchment boundaries with the VIC Department of Education & Training's Find My School tool, as boundaries can be specific to addresses.
Likely public catchment
Keilor East is likely zoned for Keilor East Primary School and Strathmore Secondary College as the primary public catchment schools.
Nearby schools
Keilor East Primary School
In catchmentStrathmore Secondary College
In catchmentSt. Bernard's Primary School
Stella Maris Primary School
MacKillop Catholic Regional College
Westbourne Grammar School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
157 Milleara Road in Keilor East experiences moderate traffic conditions typical of a residential area in Melbourne's northwest. The location has reasonable access to major arterial roads but experiences congestion during peak hours due to proximity to the Calder Freeway and surrounding local traffic.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and evening peak hours (7-9am, 4:30-6:30pm) see increased traffic volumes, particularly on Calder Freeway approach roads and Keilor Road. Local residential streets experience elevated through-traffic during these periods.
Public Transport
Approximately 800-1000 meters to nearest bus stops (routes 402, 404). Keilor East Station on the Sunbury line is approximately 2.5km away, providing reasonable regional connectivity.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Keilor East is located in the Maribyrnong River catchment and has scattered areas subject to the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO), reflecting historical flood events. While not uniformly high-risk, properties near creek lines and low-lying areas face moderate inundation potential during major rainfall events. Most development is now subject to contemporary flood-aware planning controls under the Banyule Planning Scheme.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with VIC LSIO requirements for floor levels and flood-compatible development
- •Mandatory flood risk assessment for properties within mapped inundation areas
- •Restrictions on certain sensitive uses (e.g. hospitals, aged care) in high-risk zones
- •Stormwater management and detention basin requirements under local planning schemes
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Keilor East is a suburban area in Melbourne's western fringe with predominantly residential development and limited bushfire-prone vegetation. While the suburb sits on the urban-rural interface, it does not typically fall within the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) or higher-risk Bushfire Prone Areas (BPA). Properties here generally carry low bushfire risk, though risk can vary slightly depending on proximity to scattered reserves and local topography.
Crime & Safety
Keilor East experiences crime rates broadly consistent with outer metropolitan Melbourne averages. Theft and assault comprise the largest categories of recorded incidents. The suburb shows stable crime patterns with no significant escalation trends over recent periods.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Keilor East is experiencing steady residential infill development driven by proximity to Melbourne's west, with multiple small-to-medium density townhouse and dual-occupancy approvals across existing suburbs. Local commercial and community facility upgrades, particularly around Brimbank Shopping Centre and Western Highway, are supporting broader urban intensification. Development activity reflects moderate-to-strong housing demand in the inner-west corridor rather than large-scale urban renewal.
Keilor East residential infill and townhouse developments
0 kmMultiple medium-density townhouse and small lot subdivisions across residential precincts responding to housing demand in the inner-west corridor.
Determination: 2024-2026
Brimbank Shopping Centre precinct upgrade
1.2 kmRetail and community facility modernisation with potential residential components in the Keilor East commercial core.
Determination: 2024-2025
Western Highway corridor improvements
1.5 kmVicRoads and council-led traffic and safety upgrades supporting improved transport connectivity to Melbourne's west.
Determination: 2025
Keilor Park residential intensification
2.1 kmDual-occupancy and small-lot subdivision approvals within existing residential zones near parks and schools.
Determination: 2025-2027
Local council community facilities renewal
0.8 kmBrimbank Council-led renewal of community spaces, libraries, and aged care facilities supporting population growth.
Determination: 2024-2026
Heritage & Conservation
Keilor East is a post-war suburban area with limited heritage significance. Most properties are late 20th-century residential development with minimal statutory heritage protection at the individual property level. Nearby heritage items exist in central Keilor but do not typically extend formal overlays into the East suburb.
Nearby Heritage Items