Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
16 Lawn Walk
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Whittlesea Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Mernda is a growing outer-northern Melbourne suburb with Mernda Primary School serving the local area and Epping Secondary College as the main public secondary option. Families also have access to several respected Catholic primaries and secondaries (Marcellin, St Joseph's Epping, Mercy College) within short distance. The area offers a mix of public and non-government choices suitable for families across primary and secondary levels.
Likely public catchment
Mernda is zoned for Mernda Primary School (primary) and Epping Secondary College (secondary); verify current catchment boundaries with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) or Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Mernda Primary School
In catchmentEpping Secondary College
In catchmentMarcellin College
Mercy College Coburg
St Joseph's Primary School, Epping
Montmorency Primary School
Viewbank College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
16 Lawn Walk in Mernda is located in a residential area with generally light to moderate traffic conditions. The property benefits from proximity to major arterial roads while maintaining a quieter suburban character within the immediate residential precinct.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and evening peak hours (7-9am and 4-6pm) experience increased traffic flow on Gorge Road and Plenty Road as commuters travel to/from Melbourne CBD and northern suburbs. Local residential streets experience lighter congestion with minimal through-traffic.
Public Transport
Mernda Railway Station is approximately 1.5km away, providing access to the Mernda Line with regular train services to the CBD. Local bus services operate within the area with stops within 400-600m walking distance.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Mernda, located in outer metropolitan Melbourne, experiences low to moderate flood risk primarily associated with the Yarra River floodplain and local creek systems (notably Mill Creek). While the suburb is situated on elevated terrain compared to inner-Yarra areas, pockets of LSIO coverage exist, particularly in lower-lying zones. Most properties are not flood-affected, but those near waterway corridors should be assessed for flood-overlay constraints.
Planning Controls
- •Application of LSIO in affected properties requiring flood-resilient design and elevated finished floor levels
- •Consideration of Yarra River and Mill Creek flood behaviour in development assessment
- •Mandatory flood risk assessment for properties within identified flood-prone areas
- •Compliance with Nillumbik Shire Council and Whittlesea planning scheme flood provisions
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Mernda is a northern fringe suburb of Melbourne with moderate bushfire risk due to its semi-rural character, proximity to bushland areas (particularly along Plenty River corridor and nearby state forest), and elevation variations. Properties in Mernda are likely to fall within the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) and Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) zones, typically attracting BAL-19 ratings. Building standards under AS 3959 should be applied; vegetation management and defensible space around structures are recommended.
Crime & Safety
Mernda, a growth suburb in Melbourne's northern fringe, experiences crime rates below the Victorian average, reflecting its developing residential character. Theft remains the dominant crime category, while violent crime and motor vehicle theft remain relatively contained. The suburb maintains stable crime conditions typical of outer metropolitan areas with family-oriented demographics.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Mernda is experiencing significant transit-oriented development activity, driven by the completed level crossing removal and precinct structure planning around the train station. Council has identified the area for urban consolidation and mixed-use intensification, with multiple residential infill projects and commercial activation initiatives in the pipeline. Development pressure is expected to remain steady through 2025-2026 as the precinct transforms into a higher-density, mixed-use neighbourhood.
Mernda Precinct Structure Plan - Mixed-use Urban Village
0 kmCouncil-led precinct renewal focusing on increased residential density, retail/commercial activation and improved public realm around Mernda train station.
Determination: 2026
Residential subdivision - Station Precinct
0.3 kmMulti-stage infill subdivision within walking distance of Mernda station delivering townhouses and apartments on former industrial/commercial land.
Determination: 2025
Mernda Level Crossing Removal Project
0.2 kmState Government funded removal of level crossing at Mernda station with new grade-separated intersection and public realm improvements.
Retail/Commercial Activation - High Street
0.1 kmCouncil-supported commercial intensification and street activation along primary retail corridor adjacent to train station precinct.
Determination: 2024-2025
Residential infill - Urban consolidation area
0.8 kmMedium-density townhouse development on underutilised residential sites responding to urban consolidation zoning across municipality.
Heritage & Conservation
Mernda is a relatively modern outer suburban growth area in Melbourne's north-east with limited heritage significance. The suburb has few heritage-listed properties or conservation overlays, though the early 20th-century railway station holds local historical value. Development is primarily post-1970s residential, with minimal built heritage controls.
Nearby Heritage Items