Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
175 Clegg Road
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Shire of Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Mount Evelyn is a leafy Dandenong Ranges suburb with Mount Evelyn Primary as the main local public school, feeding into Lilydale High School. Catholic and independent alternatives including Yarra Valley Grammar and nearby Tintern offer broader choice across the region. Parents should confirm catchment boundaries with the official VIC Find My School tool.
Likely public catchment
Mount Evelyn is likely zoned for Mount Evelyn Primary School and Lilydale High School; verify with the VIC Department of Education catchment service.
Nearby schools
Mount Evelyn Primary School
In catchmentLilydale High School
In catchmentSt. Catherine's School
Lilydale Catholic Primary School
Assumption College Kilmore
Tintern Grammar
Yarra Valley Grammar
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
175 Clegg Road, Mount Evelyn is located in a semi-rural residential area with generally light to moderate traffic conditions. The property benefits from proximity to the Dandenong Valley Highway, which is the primary arterial route through the region, though local roads experience typical suburban traffic patterns.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and evening peak hours see moderate increases in traffic on Dandenong Valley Highway and Mount Evelyn Road as commuters travel to and from the Dandenong ranges and Melbourne CBD. Local roads like Clegg Road experience minimal congestion even during peak periods.
Public Transport
Mount Evelyn railway station is approximately 2-3km away, providing V/Line train services to Melbourne. Local bus services are limited in this semi-rural area, making private vehicle access the primary transportation option.
Public Transport
1 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Unnamed stop (1.5km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Unnamed stop
bus
Flood Risk
Mount Evelyn is located in the Yarra River catchment in the Dandenong Ranges foothills. Properties in lower-lying areas near Kallista Creek and local waterways are likely subject to the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO), reflecting moderate flood risk from catchment flooding and overland flow during high rainfall events. Elevated properties further up the slope typically face lower risk, though localized drainage and minor creek flooding remains a consideration.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with Victorian Planning Scheme LSIO requirements for new development
- •Flood risk assessment and mitigation measures for properties within mapped inundation areas
- •Elevation and site design standards to manage overland flow and local drainage impacts
- •Referral to relevant floodplain management authority (Yarra Ranges Council / water management agency)
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-29
Mount Evelyn is a heavily vegetated, hilly fringe-rural suburb in the Dandenong Ranges area of Victoria, typically mapped within the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) and subject to the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO). Properties in this locality commonly fall within BAL-29 or higher construction zones due to proximity to dense native forest and topography. Building and vegetation management compliance with AS 3959 is essential for properties in this area.
Crime & Safety
Mount Evelyn is a semi-rural township in the Dandenong Ranges with crime rates generally below Victoria's state average, reflecting its lower population density and more established residential character. Theft and assault represent the most common crime categories, though incidence rates remain moderate for a regional area. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime conditions year-on-year with no significant upward trends.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Mount Evelyn, located in the Dandenong Ranges region of Victoria, experiences moderate low-density residential and infrastructure development activity typical of established fringe communities. Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential subdivisions, town centre improvements and local infrastructure upgrades, with limited major mixed-use projects. Planning focus emphasizes maintaining the area's tree-change character while accommodating gradual population growth and improving community facilities.
Mount Evelyn Town Centre Precinct Improvements
0.2 kmStreetscape and public realm upgrades to the Mount Evelyn commercial core including footpath widening and parking improvements.
Determination: 2024-2025
Residential subdivision - Monbulk Road corridor
1.5 kmStaged residential subdivision creating 15-25 dwelling lots in the outer fringe areas of Mount Evelyn.
Determination: 2025-2026
Warburton Highway neighbourhood commercial
2 kmSmall-scale mixed-use development (retail/community space with residential above) proposed adjacent to existing commercial precinct.
Determination: 2025
Local roads and drainage upgrade
0.8 kmShire-funded drainage and road resilience works across the broader Mount Evelyn locality.
Determination: 2024
Rural residential estate - Seville/Mount Evelyn boundary
3 kmLow-density rural residential development creating 8-12 larger lot rural dwellings on the periphery.
Determination: 2025-2027
Heritage & Conservation
Mount Evelyn is a historic rural township in the Dandenong Ranges with a number of local heritage-listed buildings from the 19th and early 20th centuries, including public institutions and churches that reflect its established community character. The town centre and surrounding areas contain a heritage overlay with character residential provisions that seek to preserve the village atmosphere and significant trees. While individual residential properties are rarely state-registered, the cumulative heritage value of the township and its conservation area provides moderate restrictions on development.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Development within heritage overlay requires planning permit
- •Alterations to heritage buildings or significant tree removal may require heritage approval
- •Design guidelines for new development in character residential overlay areas
Nearby Heritage Items