Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
17 Tascon Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
LDR
Low Density Residential
LEP: Redland City Plan 2006 (as amended)
Height Limit
9m (2 storeys)
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Ormiston is a residential suburb in the Bayside region of Brisbane with Ormiston State School as the local primary catchment and Shailer Park State High School as the secondary catchment. Ormiston College is a notable independent combined school within the suburb. The area offers a mix of public and non-government options suitable for families.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Ormiston are typically zoned for Ormiston State School (primary) and Shailer Park State School (secondary), though this should be verified with the Queensland Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Ormiston State School
In catchmentOrmiston College
Cornubia State School
Waterford State School
St Catherine Catholic School
Shailer Park State School
In catchmentWaterford State High School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
17 Tascon Street, Ormiston is located in a suburban residential area with moderate traffic flow. The property has good access to major arterial routes via nearby Ormiston Road and is within reasonable distance of the M1 motorway.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Peak hour congestion occurs on Ormiston Road and approaches to the M1 motorway during morning (7-9am) and evening (4-6pm) commute periods. Local residential streets experience increased traffic but remain generally navigable.
Public Transport
Approximately 800-1000 meters from the nearest bus stops on Ormiston Road. Local bus services provide connections to Ormiston train station (approximately 2km away), which offers regional rail access via the South Coast railway line.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Ormiston is located in the Logan River catchment south of Brisbane and falls within flood-prone areas subject to state-based flood mapping. The suburb experiences medium flood risk due to its proximity to the Logan River and tributary systems. Queensland planning overlays require flood-level compliance and mitigation measures for development on affected properties.
Planning Controls
- •Minimum floor level requirements relative to defined flood event (typically 1% AEP)
- •Restrictions on certain development types in flood-affected areas without mitigation
- •Mandatory flood impact assessment and management plans for applicable land uses
- •Building design and construction standards to reduce flood vulnerability
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Ormiston is a well-established suburb in Brisbane's southern region with low to moderate bushfire risk. While some bushland and vegetation exists on the periphery, the suburb is predominantly urban-residential with limited fuel loads. Properties are unlikely to fall within a BAL zone, though those on the western fringes (closer to bushland reserves) should verify their specific mapping under QLD's Bushfire Prone Area (SP3.6) guidelines.
Crime & Safety
Ormiston is a residential suburb in the Brisbane area with crime rates generally consistent with Queensland averages. Property-related offences including theft and malicious damage are the most prevalent incident types. The suburb maintains a relatively stable crime profile with no significant increasing or decreasing trends in recent years.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Ormiston is experiencing typical inner-ring Brisbane residential infill pressure, with multiple small subdivision and dual occupancy approvals driving incremental densification. Local infrastructure projects focus on active transport and road capacity improvements along Mount Cotton Road. Development activity reflects steady demand for residential land within established suburbs offering good transport connectivity to Brisbane CBD.
Ormiston residential infill DAs
0 kmMultiple small-to-medium residential subdivisions and dual occupancy approvals typical of inner-ring Brisbane growth areas.
Determination: 2024-2025
Birkdale to Ormiston active transport corridor
0.5 kmCouncil-led pedestrian and cycling infrastructure improvements linking local centres and public transport nodes.
Determination: 2025-2026
Mount Cotton Road precinct upgrade
1.2 kmRoad widening and intersection improvements to support traffic flow along the key regional corridor.
Determination: 2024
Local neighbourhood mixed-use development
0.3 kmSmall-scale commercial and residential mixed-use projects near local centres and transport nodes.
Determination: 2024-2025
Birkdale-Ormiston precinct infill housing
0.8 kmCouncil-supported medium-density infill within the broader Brisbane inner-ring residential growth area.
Determination: 2025-2026
Heritage & Conservation
Ormiston is a suburban locality in the Brisbane area developed primarily from the mid-20th century onwards, with limited heritage listing at the individual property level. The suburb contains scattered early-20th-century residences and community buildings of local interest, but lacks a formal heritage conservation overlay or precinct designation. Most properties are not subject to heritage restrictions, reflecting the area's predominantly modern residential character.
Nearby Heritage Items