Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
213-215 High Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Shire of Ananias Planning Scheme
Height Limit
9 metres or 2 storeys
Min Lot Size
650 m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Learmonth is a small rural township in the Pyrenees region of Victoria with limited local schooling options. The primary public catchment school is Learmonth Primary, with secondary students typically attending Creswick Secondary College. Families may also consider nearby Catholic and public alternatives in Creswick or Daylesford. Always verify current catchment boundaries with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) School Finder.
Likely public catchment
Learmonth is likely zoned for Learmonth Primary School and Creswick Secondary College as the main public catchment schools.
Nearby schools
Learmonth Primary School
In catchmentCreswick Secondary College
In catchmentCreswick Primary School
St. Catherine's Primary School, Creswick
Daylesford Secondary College
Castlemaine Secondary College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
213-215 High Street, Learmonth is located on the main thoroughfare through this rural Victoria town, with relatively light traffic typical of regional areas. Traffic conditions are generally favorable with minimal congestion except during local event periods.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Limited peak-hour impact due to rural location. Minor increases during weekday mornings and late afternoons, primarily local traffic. Weekend traffic remains consistently light.
Public Transport
Limited public transport availability. Nearest regional bus services approximately 2-3km away; nearest train station at Ballan approximately 12km south.
Public Transport
No public transport stops found within 1.5km.
Flood Risk
Learmonth is a small rural locality in western Victoria with no major perennial watercourse running through it. While the region experiences seasonal rainfall and local drainage issues are possible, it is not within a known high-risk flood catchment (such as the Yarra or Murrumbidgee). LSIO coverage may apply to isolated low-lying areas, but overall flood risk is considered low.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with VIC LSIO requirements if applicable (floor levels, hazard assessment)
- •Consideration of local drainage and overland flow paths in planning permits
- •Adherence to Corangamite Catchment Management Authority guidelines for water management
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-29
Learmonth is a rural locality in the Western District of Victoria, located in an elevated, vegetated area with significant bushfire risk. The property is likely to fall within a Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or subject to the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO), typically attracting a BAL-29 or higher rating due to proximity to dry sclerophyll forest and undulating topography. Construction and vegetation management standards under AS 3959 should be carefully applied.
Crime & Safety
Learmonth is a regional Victorian suburb with crime rates below the state average, reflecting typical regional crime patterns. Theft-related offences comprise the largest category, while violent crimes remain relatively contained. The suburb maintains stable crime conditions with no significant escalation trends.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Learmonth is a small rural-residential locality within the Ballarat region showing modest development pressure typical of exurban areas. Development activity consists primarily of scattered residential lot releases, minor hobby-farm subdivisions, and potential future infrastructure upgrades as Ballarat's growth boundary expands. Council planning favours low-density residential and rural character preservation rather than intensive urban renewal.
Learmonth Township General Residential Development
0.5 kmScattered residential lot releases and minor subdivisions typical of rural-residential fringe areas in the Ballarat region.
Determination: Ongoing
Learmonth to Ballarat Regional Road Upgrades
2 kmRegional road and connectivity improvements as part of broader Ballarat growth corridor planning.
Determination: 2025-2027
Ballarat Urban Growth Boundary Expansion
8 kmBallarat Council's broader growth corridor expansion planning that may influence Learmonth fringe development over medium term.
Determination: 2026-2030
Minor Rural Lifestyle Subdivisions
1.5 kmTypical 2–5 hectare lifestyle property subdivisions consistent with semi-rural areas near Ballarat.
Determination: Ongoing
Heritage & Conservation
Learmonth is a small rural township in western Victoria with modest heritage character. The area contains a few locally significant early structures but lacks formal state heritage listings or conservation overlays. Most properties are rural residential or agricultural in nature with limited heritage constraints.
Nearby Heritage Items