Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
19 Crossway Avenue
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone – Schedule 1
LEP: Melton Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Tarneit is a growing outer-western Melbourne suburb with strong public school infrastructure. The primary catchment school (Tarneit Primary) and secondary (Tarneit Secondary College) serve the locality, supplemented by Catholic options in nearby Caroline Springs and independent alternatives further afield. School availability and catchment boundaries continue to evolve with residential expansion in the area.
Likely public catchment
Tarneit Primary School is likely the catchment primary, with Tarneit Secondary College the likely catchment secondary. Verify zoning with the VIC Department of Education via Find My School.
Nearby schools
Tarneit Primary School
In catchmentWestside Primary School
Tarneit Secondary College
In catchmentCaroline Springs Secondary College
St Catherine's Primary School
St Dominic's Primary School
Mercy College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
19 Crossway Avenue, Tarneit is located in a developing residential area with moderate traffic flow typical of outer suburban Melbourne. The property benefits from proximity to major arterial roads but experiences peak-hour congestion during morning and evening commute periods.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Significant congestion on Tarneit Road and surrounding arterials during 7-9am and 4-6pm weekday peaks, with travel times to CBD increasing by 40-60%. Weekend traffic remains relatively light.
Public Transport
Tarneit railway station approximately 1.8km away, serviced by Werribee line. Local bus services operate on Tarneit Road (approximately 0.5km). Walking distance to public transport is moderate to fair.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses/Tarneit Road (0.9km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses/Tarneit Road
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Houghton Avenue/Tarneit Road
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Abbotswood Drive/Tarneit Road
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Abbotswood Drive/Tarneit Road
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Cadell Avenue/Tarneit Road
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Bethany Road/Tarneit Road
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Bethany Road/Tarneit Road
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Toucan Road/Hummingbird Boulevard
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Toucan Road/Hummingbird Boulevard
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Stan Drive/Bethany Road
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Flood Risk
Tarneit is a growth corridor suburb in Melbourne's west with generally low to moderate flood risk. While the suburb is not within a major river flood zone, localized flood overlays apply to properties near drainage lines and low-lying areas, particularly those adjacent to constructed retention basins and stormwater infrastructure. Most of the suburb lies on elevated terrain and is outside significant flood-prone catchments.
Planning Controls
- •Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) applies to properties within identified flood-prone areas; development requires flood impact assessment
- •Responsible Authority (Melton City Council) may require finished floor levels above the 1% AEP flood level
- •Stormwater management and detention basin requirements for new subdivisions to mitigate local drainage impacts
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Tarneit is a rapidly developing outer-suburban area west of Melbourne with low bushfire risk. The locality is characterized by urban and peri-urban land use with limited native vegetation, situated well away from major forested areas and the Grampians. Properties in Tarneit are unlikely to fall within the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO), though individual property risk should be confirmed via the Victorian planning maps and local council planning scheme.
Crime & Safety
Tarneit, a growing outer western Melbourne suburb, experiences crime rates comparable to Victorian averages for developing areas. Theft and malicious damage are the most prevalent offence types. The suburb shows stable crime patterns typical of rapidly developing residential communities in Melbourne's growth corridor.
Total Incidents
3,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Tarneit is experiencing rapid growth as a greenfield growth corridor in Melbourne's west, with major infrastructure including the new train station and associated mixed-use precinct driving activity. Significant residential subdivision and townhouse development is underway across multiple stages, alongside scattered infill approvals. The suburb is transitioning from pure estate release to transit-oriented development focusing on the emerging town centre.
Tarneit Central Precinct
0.5 kmMajor town centre development including residential, retail, and community facilities anchored around the future Tarneit train station.
Residential subdivision - Williams Landing stage
1.2 kmLarge-scale residential estate expansion with townhouses and detached dwellings across multiple stages.
Tarneit Station precinct
0.3 kmMetropolitan Train Network extension station and associated transport-oriented development on the Tarneit line.
Scattered residential DAs - multi-unit
1.5 kmMultiple medium-density infill projects across the suburb comprising townhouses and small apartment buildings.
Determination: 2025-2027
Local retail and community hub
2 kmNeighbourhood shopping centre and community services facility to support growing residential catchment.
Heritage & Conservation
Tarneit is a modern outer-suburban growth area in Melbourne's west, predominantly developed from the 1990s onwards with minimal pre-existing heritage fabric. The suburb is characterized by contemporary residential estates rather than heritage conservation areas, and individual properties are unlikely to be listed on the Victorian Heritage Register.
Nearby Heritage Items