Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
19 Chameleon Terrace
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone - Schedule 1
LEP: Wyndham Planning Scheme
FSR
0.6:1
Height Limit
11 metres
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Point Cook is a growth area in Melbourne's western suburbs with established public schooling through Alamanda College. Catholic and independent options are available nearby, with Suzanne Cory offering a selective alternative. Always verify current catchment boundaries with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority or local DET office.
Likely public catchment
Point Cook properties are typically zoned for Point Cook Primary School and Alamanda College as the primary public catchment schools.
Nearby schools
Point Cook Primary School
In catchmentAlamanda College
In catchmentStevensville Primary School
St Catherine's Catholic Primary School
MacKillop College
Toorak College
Suzanne Cory High School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Point Cook is a developing outer western suburb with relatively moderate traffic flows on local arterial roads. The area experiences typical suburban congestion during peak hours, primarily on connecting routes to the Princes Freeway and Western Ring Road.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and evening peak hours (7-9am and 5-7pm) see increased traffic on Point Cook Road and arterial connections toward the Princes Freeway. Congestion is typically manageable but can experience delays during school drop-off/pick-up periods.
Public Transport
Approximately 1.2-1.5km to nearest bus routes (Route 478). Point Cook railway station is approximately 3-4km away, requiring vehicle or bus access for commuters.
Public Transport
Unable to load this section
fetch failed
Flood Risk
Point Cook, located in the western suburbs of Melbourne adjacent to Port Phillip Bay and Hobsons Bay, sits within a low-lying coastal catchment with historical flood risk. Parts of the suburb fall within the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO), particularly areas near Skeleton Creek and coastal drains. Combined with Melbourne Water flood study areas and the risk of storm surge and drainage failure during heavy rainfall or coastal storm events, medium flood risk applies to several pockets.
Planning Controls
- •Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) applies to low-lying areas; development requires flood impact assessment
- •Hobsons Bay planning scheme specifies minimum floor levels and flood-compatible design for new buildings
- •Stormwater management and detention basin requirements for developments in flood-prone zones
- •Referral to Melbourne Water for any works affecting waterways or drainage paths
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Point Cook is a coastal, predominantly urban suburb in Melbourne's south-west with low bushfire risk exposure. The area is largely developed with suburban housing, parks, and waterfront areas rather than bushland or elevated terrain. While not typically mapped as a Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or subject to the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO), standard BAL construction principles remain advisable for all Victorian properties.
Crime & Safety
Point Cook demonstrates crime rates below the Victorian state average, reflecting its established suburban character in Melbourne's outer west. Property-related offences including theft and malicious damage comprise the majority of incidents, while violent crime remains relatively low. The suburb maintains stable crime patterns consistent with comparable outer metropolitan areas.
Total Incidents
3,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Point Cook continues to experience strong residential development momentum, with active estate construction in western precincts (particularly Precinct 15) and consolidation of the established town centre. Council DA pipeline reflects ongoing infrastructure demand (roads, schools, utilities) to support population growth, with mixed-use development increasingly targeting the town centre as a focal point for intensification.
Point Cook Town Centre Precinct
0.5 kmMajor mixed-use development including retail, commercial, and residential components within the established town centre.
Determination: 2024-2025
Precinct 15 (Lakeside) Residential Estate
2.5 kmLarge-scale residential subdivision delivering hundreds of residential lots across multiple stages in the western precinct.
Point Cook Road Corridor Enhancement
1 kmRoad widening and intersection upgrades to support increased traffic from residential growth and retail expansion.
Point Cook Primary School Expansion
1.2 kmCapacity expansion of existing school facilities to accommodate growing residential population in surrounding precincts.
Residential Infill Development (Various DAs)
1.5 kmMultiple townhouse and small lot subdivision approvals across established suburbs responding to urban infill demand.
Heritage & Conservation
Point Cook is a sprawling outer suburban growth area in Melbourne's west with minimal individual heritage listings. The primary heritage significance centres on the RAAF Point Cook historic precinct and remnant coastal landscape features, reflecting the area's aviation and early settlement history rather than residential character conservation.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Coastal and waterway setback requirements
- •Environmental significance overlay protections
- •Defence land use restrictions (RAAF proximity)
Nearby Heritage Items