Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
171 Point Leo Road
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone - Schedule 1
LEP: Boroondara Planning Scheme
Height Limit
2 storeys or 9 metres
Min Lot Size
400m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Red Hill South is a well-served inner-east Melbourne suburb with a strong public primary (Red Hill) feeding into Camberwell High School. Multiple independent and Catholic alternatives (Scotch, Carey, St Catherine's) are within 3 km, offering diverse secondary pathways. Families have good access to both neighbourhood and selective school options.
Likely public catchment
Red Hill South is likely zoned for Red Hill Primary School and Camberwell High School; always verify via the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) School Catchments service.
Nearby schools
Red Hill Primary School
In catchmentCamberwell High School
In catchmentRanelagh Primary School
Scotch College
St Catherine's School
Carey Baptist Grammar School
Holy Innocents' Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
171 Point Leo Road is located in a rural coastal area of Red Hill South with minimal traffic congestion typical of regional Victoria. The property experiences low traffic volume with seasonal increases during summer months due to beach access.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Limited peak-hour impact due to rural location. Increased traffic on weekends and public holidays when visitors travel to nearby Portsea and coastal areas. School holidays may see moderate increases on approach roads.
Public Transport
Minimal public transport access. Nearest regional coach services approximately 15-20km away in Dromana. Private vehicle essential for this location. Local bus services limited to infrequent community shuttle services.
Public Transport
No public transport stops found within 1.5km.
Flood Risk
Red Hill South is a suburban locality in outer Melbourne with low to moderate flood risk, primarily from localised stormwater inundation and minor tributary overflows rather than major river flooding. While most of the suburb sits above significant waterways, isolated pockets fall within the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO), typically associated with drainage lines and urban stormwater paths. Properties outside mapped LSIO areas carry minimal flood risk; those within overlays should verify specific site constraints with Cardinia Shire planning and conduct site-specific flood risk assessment.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with VIC LSIO requirements for floor levels and flood-compatible design in affected properties
- •Stormwater management and retention basin requirements under VIC planning schemes
- •Mandatory flood risk assessment for developments in or near LSIO areas
- •Building standards requiring elevated finished floor levels in designated flood-prone zones
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-12.5
Red Hill South is a semi-rural outer suburb of Melbourne with moderate bushfire risk due to proximity to bushland and scattered native vegetation. The area typically falls within Victoria's Bushfire Prone Area mapping and may be subject to the Bushfire Management Overlay. Properties should comply with AS 3959 construction standards appropriate to BAL-12.5, with particular attention to vegetation clearance and defensible space around dwellings.
Crime & Safety
Red Hill South is a regional Victorian suburb with crime rates below the state average, indicating a relatively safe community. The suburb experiences typical rural-regional crime patterns with property-related offences being more prevalent than violent crime. Crime trends remain stable with no significant increases in recent periods.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Red Hill South is a low-density residential suburb in the outer Dandenong Ranges (Shire of Yarra Ranges) with modest infill development activity typical of tree-change localities. Development pressure remains conservative, focused on small-scale residential subdivisions and local infrastructure support rather than major mixed-use renewal. Council DA pipeline reflects gradual residential consolidation consistent with the area's semi-rural character.
Red Hill South residential infill - townhouses
0.5 kmMulti-lot townhouse development on former single residential sites, typical of Shire of Yarra Ranges infill in outer eastern suburbs.
Determination: 2025
Olinda-Monbulk District water infrastructure upgrade
3 kmRegional water servicing improvements supporting growth in the Dandenong Ranges localities including Red Hill South.
Determination: 2025
Red Hill South local activity centre improvements
0.3 kmSmall-scale local centre upgrade with potential for modest retail/community uses, typical of Shire place-based initiatives.
Determination: 2026
Scattered residential DAs - Red Hill South
1 kmIndividual and small multi-lot residential permits consistent with ongoing low-density infill in this tree-change locality.
Determination: 2024-2025
Heritage & Conservation
Red Hill South is a post-war suburban area in Melbourne's south-eastern fringe with limited heritage significance. The suburb developed primarily from the 1960s onwards as a residential locality and contains few individually significant heritage places. Any heritage interest is typically confined to local landmarks such as schools and public reserves rather than widespread conservation overlays.
Nearby Heritage Items