Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
2 Old Hume Highway
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Hume Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Beveridge is a growing suburb in Melbourne's north with strong public school infrastructure. The suburb has a dedicated primary school and feeds into Craigieburn Secondary College, a major regional secondary. Catholic and alternative public options are available within 5 km. Always verify current catchment zones directly with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) or your local education department.
Likely public catchment
Beveridge is typically zoned for Beveridge Primary School and Craigieburn Secondary College; however, catchment boundaries in this growth area are subject to change.
Nearby schools
Beveridge Primary School
In catchmentMeadow Valley Primary School
Mickleham Primary School
Craigieburn Secondary College
In catchmentSt Damian's Primary School
John Paul II Catholic Secondary College
Gladstone Park Secondary College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
The property is located on Old Hume Highway in Beveridge, a major arterial road serving the northern suburbs of Melbourne. Traffic flow is generally moderate during off-peak hours, with significant congestion during morning and evening peak periods due to commuter traffic heading to and from the CBD.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning peak (7-9am) and evening peak (4-6pm) see substantial congestion on Old Hume Highway, particularly northbound in the morning and southbound in the evening. Access to the Calder Freeway increases traffic volumes during these periods.
Public Transport
Approximately 1.2km to Beveridge train station (Craigieburn line), providing regular commuter rail access to Melbourne CBD. Local bus services available within walking distance.
Public Transport
No public transport stops found within 1.5km.
Flood Risk
Beveridge is a northern Melbourne suburb with low to moderate flood risk overall. While most of the area is elevated and outside major flood overlays, localised flood risk exists near Jacksons Creek and associated drainage lines where LSIO may apply. Properties outside these mapped zones typically face minimal flood risk, though standard stormwater management controls apply across the suburb.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with Melbourne Water flood mapping and LSIO requirements for affected parcels
- •Elevation and floor level controls for properties within mapped flood extents
- •Stormwater management and detention basin requirements under VIC planning scheme
- •Consultation with Melbourne Water for development near Jacksons Creek and tributary waterways
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Beveridge is a northern Melbourne suburb in a relatively low-risk bushfire zone with limited dense vegetation and urban sprawl characteristics. The property is unlikely to fall within a formal Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or high Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) classification. Standard construction practices should apply, though verification against current VIC BMO mapping is recommended.
Crime & Safety
Beveridge is a growing outer northern Melbourne suburb with crime rates approximately aligned with state averages. The suburb experiences typical property crime patterns consistent with developing areas, with theft being the most prevalent offense category. Overall crime conditions remain relatively stable with no significant upward or downward trajectory.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Beveridge is experiencing strong residential subdivision activity as part of Melbourne's northern growth corridor expansion, with established master-planned estates continuing lot releases. The area benefits from proximity to major infrastructure including Melbourne Airport and the Hume Freeway, driving industrial and logistics development alongside residential growth. Supporting community infrastructure including retail, education and services are being progressively approved to meet the needs of the expanding population.
Beveridge Estate residential expansion
0.5 kmContinuation of the established Beveridge estate with new lot releases and house and land packages targeting growing outer Melbourne demand.
Determination: 2025
Mickleham Road industrial precinct
2 kmIndustrial land development and logistics facility approvals reflecting demand from northern Melbourne industrial corridor expansion.
Local shopping and service centre DA
1 kmPlanned local retail, medical and community services to service the growing residential population in the precinct.
Melbourne Airport freight infrastructure
5 kmProximity to airport logistics growth and freight corridor development supporting broader economic activity in the region.
Determination: 2026
Hume Freeway upgrade works
3 kmRegional road and freeway upgrades improving connectivity and supporting residential and industrial growth.
Educational facility expansion
1.5 kmPrimary school and early childhood facility expansion to support rapid population growth in new residential estates.
Heritage & Conservation
Beveridge is a growth corridor suburb in Melbourne's outer north with limited heritage significance. The area developed primarily from the mid-20th century onwards as a residential community, with few places of state or national heritage importance. Local heritage items of community significance exist, but the suburb lacks formal conservation area overlays or widespread heritage restrictions typical of inner-city or established town centres.
Nearby Heritage Items