Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
18 Nicolle Drive
Zoning & Regional Plan
GR
General Residential
LEP: Adelaide Hills Council Development Plan / SA Planning & Design Code
Height Limit
9m (up to 2 storeys)
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Coromandel Valley is served by established public schools within the suburb and nearby Reynella precinct. Several Catholic schools (Mercedes College, Rostrevor College, Blackfriars Priory) are accessible within 5 km. The area offers a mix of public and independent schooling options across primary and secondary levels.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Coromandel Valley are likely zoned for Coromandel Valley Primary School and Reynella East Secondary College; verify with SA Education Department.
Nearby schools
Coromandel Valley Primary School
In catchmentReynella East Secondary College
In catchmentReynella Primary School
Mercedes College
Blackfriars Priory School
Rostrevor College
Aberline Special School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
18 Nicolle Drive, Coromandel Valley is located in a quiet residential area with minimal traffic congestion. The property benefits from good connectivity to major routes while maintaining low local traffic volumes typical of suburban streets.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour impact on local streets. Access to South Eastern Freeway approximately 2.5km away experiences typical morning and evening commuter congestion, but Nicolle Drive itself remains lightly trafficked.
Public Transport
Nearest public transport approximately 800-1000m away via local bus services. Limited frequency typical of outer suburban Adelaide areas.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Stop 37A Coromandel Parade - South side (0.9km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Stop 37A Coromandel Parade - South side
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Stop 37A Coromandel Parade - North side
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Stop 37 Craiglee Drive - South side
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Stop 37 Craiglee Drive - North side
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Stop 37A Main Road - West side
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Stop 37A Main Road - East side
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Stop 36A Diosma Drive - South East side
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Stop 36A Diosma Drive - North West side
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Stop 36 Diosma Drive - West side
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Stop 36 Diosma Drive - East side
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Flood Risk
Coromandel Valley is an elevated suburban area in the Adelaide Hills region with low flood risk. The suburb sits at higher elevation with no major watercourse overlay; stormwater management and local drainage are the primary flood-related planning considerations under SA Development Plan provisions rather than river inundation risk.
Planning Controls
- •SA Development Plan flood and stormwater management provisions
- •Onkaparinga River catchment considerations (distant secondary waterway)
- •Local stormwater drainage and detention requirements
- •Hillside/elevated terrain constraints and stability assessments
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-29
Coromandel Valley is located in the Adelaide Hills region with significant native vegetation coverage, hilly terrain, and rural-fringe character, placing it in a elevated bushfire risk zone. Properties in this area typically fall within BAL-29 or higher designations under SA CFS bushfire-prone area mapping. Compliance with AS 3959 construction standards and maintenance of defensible space around structures is essential.
Crime & Safety
Coromandel Valley is an outer metropolitan suburb of Adelaide with crime rates generally below South Australian averages, reflecting its residential character. Property crimes including theft and break-and-enter represent the predominant offence categories. Overall crime conditions remain relatively stable with low rates of violent offences.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Coromandel Valley (Adelaide Hills Council) experiences modest infill and incremental residential development pressure, with scattered DA activity for small subdivisions and dual occupancies on larger valley-floor allotments. Growth is constrained by topography, environmental considerations (water runoff, bushfire risk), and rural character retention objectives. Development activity is slower than outer suburban estates, with nearby Aberfoyle Park representing the more active residential frontier in the region.
Coromandel Valley residential infill DA
0.5 kmScattered infill and small-scale residential developments across vacant and underutilised land parcels within the valley floor.
Adelaide Hills Council infrastructure upgrade
2 kmRoad and drainage improvements supporting incremental residential growth across the southern Adelaide Hills region.
Aberfoyle Park residential expansion
3.5 kmEstablished master-planned estate with ongoing stage releases and residential lot development in adjacent suburb.
Coromandel Valley mixed-density DA
1 kmSmall-scale townhouse or dual-occupancy approvals on larger allotments responding to local infill demand.
Southern expressway adjacent precinct
4 kmLong-term strategic land use planning around major transport corridor with potential for future commercial and mixed-use development.
Heritage & Conservation
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