Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
24 Denmark Hill Road
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone – Schedule 1
LEP: City of Casey Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres (2-3 storeys typical)
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Berwick is a growing outer-southeast suburb with solid public school options anchored by Berwick Primary and Secondary College. Catholic schools such as St Paul's Primary and St. Catherine's provide faith-based alternatives within a few kilometres. Several independent schools are also accessible within the wider area, offering families diverse educational pathways. Always verify current catchment boundaries with the VIC Department of Education.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Berwick are typically zoned for Berwick Primary School and Berwick Secondary College as the public catchment schools.
Nearby schools
Berwick Primary School
In catchmentBerwick Secondary College
In catchmentSt Paul's Primary School, Berwick
St. Catherine's School
Fountain Gate Christian College
Mercy College, Coburg
The Grange School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
24 Denmark Hill Road in Berwick is located in a residential area with generally moderate traffic flow. The property benefits from reasonable proximity to major arterial routes while maintaining a quieter local street environment.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Peak hour traffic (7-9am and 4-6pm) may experience increased congestion on nearby Berwick-Cranbourne Road and Clyde Road as commuters travel toward Melbourne CBD and southeast suburbs. Denmark Hill Road itself typically remains relatively clear as a local residential street.
Public Transport
Berwick railway station is approximately 2-3km away, providing access to Pakenham Line services. Local bus routes service the area with stops within 500-800 meters of the property.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Berwick, in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs, sits in a flood-prone catchment with historical inundation from local waterways and overland flow paths. The Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) applies to significant portions of the suburb due to its proximity to creek systems and low-lying terrain. Medium flood risk is present, particularly in areas along drainage lines and adjacent to Dandenong Creek tributaries.
Planning Controls
- •Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) applies to flood-prone areas; development must meet minimum floor levels and flood-resistant design standards
- •Stringent conditions on new buildings and extensions in mapped flood areas; fill and earthworks heavily restricted
- •Requirements for Flood Risk Assessment and Engineering Reports for developments in LSIO areas
- •Council referral and SES consultation mandatory for planning applications in flood-affected precincts
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-12.5
Berwick is a fringe-rural suburb in Melbourne's south-eastern growth corridor with moderate bushfire risk, primarily due to scattered eucalypt woodland and grassland in the locality and nearby bushland interfaces. While largely developed, properties in parts of Berwick may fall within or near the BMO/BPA, particularly those closer to reserves and vegetated areas. Standard BAL-12.5 construction standards are typical, though individual property risk should be verified against current CFA/VBA BMO mapping.
Crime & Safety
Berwick, a sprawling outer suburban growth area in Melbourne's southeast, experiences crime rates broadly consistent with Victoria's average for similar-sized communities. Theft and property-related offences represent the largest crime categories, reflecting patterns typical of expanding residential suburbs. Crime levels have remained relatively stable with no significant increasing or decreasing trend over the recent period.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
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Heritage & Conservation
Berwick is a outer suburban growth area in Melbourne's south-eastern fringe (Casey), developed primarily from the 1970s onwards. The suburb has limited heritage significance overall, with only scattered early civic and ecclesiastical buildings of local interest. Most properties are modern residential developments with no heritage restrictions or conservation area overlays.
Nearby Heritage Items