Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
2/44 Quail Way
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone - Schedule 1
LEP: Knox Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Rowville offers strong public school options including Rowville Primary and Rowville Secondary College, complemented by respected Catholic and independent alternatives nearby. The suburb has a solid middle-to-outer suburban schooling profile with accessible local public schools and several independent schools within 5 km. Always verify exact catchment boundaries with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) or the Department of Education.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Rowville are typically zoned for Rowville Primary School and Rowville Secondary College as the primary public catchment schools.
Nearby schools
Rowville Primary School
In catchmentEmmaus Catholic Primary School
Rowville Secondary College
In catchmentSt. Andrew's Christian College
Tintern Grammar
St. Catherine's School
Mountain View Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
The property at 2/44 Quail Way, Rowville is located in a residential area with moderate traffic flow. Access is primarily via Quail Way, a local street with secondary access to Mountain Highway, which carries significant through-traffic.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and evening peak hours (7-9am, 4-6pm) see increased traffic on Mountain Highway and Stud Road as commuters travel to/from the CBD. Local streets like Quail Way remain relatively clear but experience secondary impacts from these arterial roads.
Public Transport
Approximately 800-1000 metres to nearest bus stops on Mountain Highway (Rowville area). Ferntree Gully Station (train) is approximately 2.5km away, requiring vehicle or longer walk access.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Rowville is situated in the upper Dandenong Creek catchment in the Dandenong Ranges foothills. While parts of the suburb fall within the LSIO due to proximity to creek corridors, the elevated topography and distance from major flood-prone waterways keep overall risk low. Properties near creek reserves or low-lying areas should be checked against the VIC planning overlay maps.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with Dandenong Creek flood study (2005) and subsequent updates
- •Mandatory flood risk assessment for development in LSIO areas
- •Building floor levels set above the 1% AEP flood level plus freeboard
- •Stormwater management and detention basin requirements for new developments
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Rowville is a southeastern Melbourne suburb situated on the fringe of the Dandenong Ranges, placing it within Victoria's Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) mapping with moderate bushfire risk. Properties typically fall within BAL-19 rating due to surrounding native vegetation and hilly terrain, though risk varies by proximity to reserves and bushland. Building design and maintenance standards under AS 3959 are applicable.
Crime & Safety
Rowville is a relatively safe outer eastern suburb of Melbourne with crime rates significantly below Victorian averages. Property crime, particularly theft, comprises the majority of reported incidents, while violent crime remains lower than state benchmarks. The suburb has maintained stable crime conditions over recent years, reflecting its established suburban character.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Rowville is experiencing steady suburban infill development within established residential zones, with activity concentrated around the Mountain Highway activity centre and local shopping precincts. Council planning favors medium-density residential infill and mixed-use renewal rather than large-scale greenfield development. Education and local infrastructure investment is supporting population growth in this outer-southeastern Melbourne suburb.
Rowville Activity Centre Precinct
0.5 kmKnox City Council planning for medium-density residential, retail and community facilities around Mountain Highway activity centre.
Residential subdivision - Mountain Highway corridor
1.2 kmMultiple small-scale residential lot subdivisions and infill development along Mountain Highway and surrounding streets.
Rowville Secondary College expansion
1.8 kmVictorian Government investment in school facilities upgrade and capacity expansion for growing student population.
Scattered medium-density infill DAs
0.8 kmMultiple 4-8 unit townhouse and small apartment approvals across residential zones responding to zone uplift.
Stud Park Shopping Centre precinct enhancement
2.1 kmLocal shopping centre with proposals for residential above-shop development and retail modernisation.
Suburban arterial road upgrades
1.5 kmVicRoads and council investment in traffic management and pedestrian/cycling infrastructure improvements.
Heritage & Conservation
Rowville is a suburban area in outer Melbourne that developed primarily from the 1960s onwards as a residential community. The suburb has minimal heritage overlays or state heritage listings, as it lacks the historical significance and early settlement character typical of inner-city suburbs. Most properties are post-war housing with limited heritage restrictions.
Nearby Heritage Items