Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
2/6 Roadknight Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: East Gippsland Shire Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres
Min Lot Size
600 m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Lakes Entrance is a small coastal township with a dedicated primary and secondary college serving the local community. St. Philips Primary provides a Catholic alternative, while nearby Metung and Bairnsdale offer additional options within 5 km. Families should confirm catchment status directly with the education department.
Likely public catchment
Lakes Entrance Primary School is the likely public catchment primary, and Lakes Entrance Secondary College is the catchment secondary. Verify current zoning with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) or Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Lakes Entrance Primary School
In catchmentMetung Primary School
Lakes Entrance Secondary College
In catchmentOrbost Snowy Valleys College
St. Philips Primary School, Lakes Entrance
Bairnsdale Secondary College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Lakes Entrance is a coastal town with minimal traffic congestion typical of regional Victoria. The property on Roadknight Street experiences light traffic flow with seasonal increases during holiday periods and weekends when tourists visit the area.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Peak hour impact is minimal year-round. Holiday season (December-January) and long weekends see moderate increases in traffic due to tourism. Summer weekends experience higher volume on The Esplanade and Princes Highway approaches to the town.
Public Transport
Limited public transport availability. Nearest regional bus services operate on Princes Highway approximately 1-2km away. Lakes Entrance is primarily car-dependent with no train services in the immediate area.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Lakes Entrance is a coastal town at the mouth of the Gippsland Lakes system in East Gippsland, VIC, and experiences medium flood risk primarily from estuarine/tidal inundation, storm surge, and occasional overflow from the connected lake system during high water events. Much of the town is mapped under the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO), particularly areas at or near sea level and adjacent to the lakes. While not subject to major riverine flooding from inland catchments, the low-lying topography and exposure to coastal and estuarine flooding create notable flood-planning constraints for new development.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with LSIO requirements for floor levels and building design in mapped flood-prone areas
- •Estuarine and coastal inundation risk assessment for properties near Gippsland Lakes foreshore
- •Storm surge and king tide vulnerability assessment for low-lying residential and commercial zones
- •Mandatory flood risk disclosure and consideration in planning permit applications
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Lakes Entrance is a coastal town in East Gippsland with moderate bushfire risk due to nearby native forest and vegetation communities, particularly to the north and west. The property would likely fall within a Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or lower BAL rating zone given its coastal location, but proximity to forested ridges and the Great Otway region elevates risk above low-risk areas. Building design and defensible space standards per AS 3959 should be implemented.
Crime & Safety
Lakes Entrance, a coastal tourism and fishing community in East Gippsland, experiences crime rates below the Victorian state average. The suburb's crime profile is characterised by property-related offences typical of regional areas with seasonal visitor populations. Overall crime remains stable with low rates of serious violent offences.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Lakes Entrance is a small coastal tourism and fishing township with modest development activity concentrated on waterfront revitalisation and incremental residential infill within the established footprint. Development pressure remains relatively low, focused on supporting visitor economy infrastructure and maintaining housing supply through small-scale residential DAs, with limited large-scale urban renewal given the town's character and Gippsland Lakes environmental constraints.
Lakes Entrance Waterfront Precinct Activation
0 kmCouncil-led waterfront revitalisation including enhanced public spaces, retail and hospitality activation along the Gippsland Lakes foreshore.
Residential infill DA - Macleod Street
0.5 kmMedium-density residential subdivision within established township area, typical of incremental infill development in the precinct.
Tourist accommodation expansion
1 kmHoliday rental / short-stay apartment complex capitalising on Lakes Entrance's strong tourism market and waterfront appeal.
Princes Highway services upgrade
2 kmRegional roads authority planning for intersection and drainage improvements to support through-traffic and local connectivity.
Rural residential land release - Nungurner vicinity
5 kmShire planning framework supporting rural-residential lot subdivision on the township fringe to accommodate lifestyle and semi-rural demand.
Heritage & Conservation
Lakes Entrance is a significant coastal heritage precinct centred on its historic lighthouse (1889) and working port. The town centre contains a conservation area with Victorian and early 20th-century commercial and residential buildings reflecting its development as a major fishing and tourism destination. Properties within the overlay are subject to heritage controls affecting external modifications and new development.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Requirement for heritage impact assessment on modifications to external features
- •Controls on demolition or major alterations to listed heritage structures
- •Limitations on signage size and style in conservation area
- •Mandatory consultation with heritage advisor for extensions or new development
Nearby Heritage Items