Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
21 Edith Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Monash Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Glen Waverley is a well-serviced eastern suburb with strong public primary and secondary schools in the immediate catchment. Catholic and independent options, including Whitehorse Catholic High and Woodleigh, are also nearby. The area is known for supportive school communities and good educational outcomes.
Likely public catchment
Glen Waverley is zoned for Glen Waverley Primary School (primary) and Glen Waverley Secondary College (secondary); verify catchment boundaries with the VIC education department.
Nearby schools
Glen Waverley Secondary College
In catchmentGlen Waverley Primary School
In catchmentSyndal Primary School
St. James the Apostle Primary School
Whitehorse Catholic High School
Woodleigh School
Tintern Grammar
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
21 Edith Street in Glen Waverley is located in a quiet residential area with generally light traffic conditions. The property benefits from proximity to major shopping and transport corridors while remaining in a relatively peaceful street.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Peak hour traffic on nearby Mountain Highway and Bogong Avenue may experience moderate congestion during 7-9am and 5-7pm periods, but Edith Street itself remains relatively unaffected as a residential street. Commuter traffic using these major routes increases significantly during standard peak hours.
Public Transport
Glen Waverley train station approximately 1.2km away (accessible via Bogong Avenue). Multiple bus routes serve the surrounding area within 400-600m, including routes along Mountain Highway and High Street Road.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Glen Waverley is an elevated suburban area in Melbourne's east with generally low flood risk. Only properties adjacent to Dandenong Creek or localised drainage lines may fall within LSIO; the majority of the suburb sits above typical inundation levels. Standard VIC planning overlay compliance is required, but flood risk is not a primary constraint for most residential and commercial development in this locality.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with VIC Planning Scheme Clause 44.04 (Land Subject to Inundation Overlay)
- •Flood-compatible building design and finished floor levels where LSIO applies
- •Stormwater management and detention basin requirements for developments
- •Reference to Dandenong Creek catchment flood study recommendations for properties near waterways
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Glen Waverley is a well-established outer suburb of Melbourne with predominantly residential development, urban gardens, and scattered native vegetation. While some properties may have trees and garden vegetation, the area is not classified as bushfire-prone under Victoria's BMO/BPA mapping, and bushfire risk is generally low. Standard residential construction standards apply; specific BMO assessment required for individual properties with significant vegetation.
Crime & Safety
Glen Waverley is an affluent eastern suburb with crime rates significantly below Victorian averages, reflecting its stable residential character and higher socioeconomic status. Property-related offences predominate, with theft and malicious damage being the primary concerns. The suburb maintains consistent safety conditions year-on-year with no significant crime trend changes.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Glen Waverley is experiencing moderate development pressure focused on station-precinct activation, retail strip intensification along Kingsway and Centre Road, and residential infill. The suburb benefits from proximity to Monash University and strong educational institutions, with council encouraging mixed-use development and apartment housing in walkable centres while maintaining estate-style subdivisions in fringe areas. Infrastructure upgrades and school expansions are supporting forecast population growth.
Glen Waverley Station Precinct Activation
0 kmCouncil-led urban renewal around Glen Waverley railway station focused on increased residential density and improved pedestrian connectivity.
Determination: 2026-2028
Monash University Clayton Campus Expansion
3.5 kmResearch facilities and student accommodation development extending campus capacity in adjacent Clayton precinct.
Determination: 2024-2025
Residential apartment development - Kingsway corridor
0.8 kmMulti-storey residential tower approved along Kingsway shopping precinct with ground-floor retail retention.
Determination: 2025-2026
Pinewood Estate Residential Release
2.2 kmStaged subdivision release of approximately 80-120 residential lots in south Glen Waverley with updated infrastructure.
Determination: 2025
Glen Waverley Secondary School Enhancement
1.5 kmSchool grounds expansion and facility modernisation including new sports and learning facilities.
Determination: 2025
Mixed-use retail + residential - Centre Road
1.2 kmRetail renewal with upper-level apartments proposed on Centre Road shopping strip.
Determination: 2026
Heritage & Conservation
Glen Waverley is a predominantly mid-twentieth century suburban locality with limited state or local heritage listings. The suburb's character is primarily defined by post-war residential development rather than heritage conservation areas, with few buildings of sufficient age or significance to warrant formal heritage protection.
Nearby Heritage Items