Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
26 Browns Road
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone Schedule 1
LEP: Ballarat Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Smythesdale is a small rural township in the Pyrenees region of western Victoria. The locality has its own primary school and relies on Avoca Secondary College for secondary education. Catholic and independent options are limited nearby; families often look to Ararat (8–9 km away) for broader choices.
Likely public catchment
Smythesdale Primary is the local public primary catchment school; secondary students are typically zoned to Avoca Secondary College.
Nearby schools
Smythesdale Primary School
In catchmentRokewood-Corindhap Primary School
Avoca Secondary College
In catchmentArarat Secondary College
St. Patrick's Primary School, Ararat
Coleraine Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
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Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Smythesdale is located in elevated terrain in the Pyrenees region of western Victoria, with no major river systems posing significant flood risk. Some localised low-lying properties near small watercourses may fall within LSIO mapping, but regional flood risk remains low. Standard Victorian stormwater and planning overlays apply.
Planning Controls
- •Assessment against LSIO where applicable; floor level and finished ground level requirements
- •Stormwater management and on-site detention for new developments
- •Referral to responsible authority (Pyrenees Shire Council) for flood risk advice on affected properties
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-29
Smythesdale is a rural township in the Western District of Victoria, located in hilly, vegetation-rich terrain typical of the Grampians region. The property is likely within or very close to the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) and subject to the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO), with BAL-29 exposure typical for this locality. Building design and construction should comply with AS 3959 BAL-29 standards.
Crime & Safety
Smythesdale is a rural locality in the Western District of Victoria with relatively low crime rates compared to state averages, typical of regional agricultural communities. The suburb experiences modest levels of property crime and low violent crime, reflecting its small population base and rural character. Crime trends remain stable with no significant recent increases in reported incidents.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Smythesdale is a small rural township in the Southern Grampians Shire with minimal active development pipeline. Development activity is limited to incremental infill and local infrastructure maintenance, with the broader region focused on preserving agricultural character while accommodating modest population retention in nearby regional centres like Hamilton.
Smythesdale township infill – residential
0.5 kmSmall-scale residential lot subdivision within township area to accommodate local population growth.
Agricultural land preservation zoning review
2 kmSouthern Grampians Shire review of farmland retention policies in response to regional development pressures.
Smythesdale community facilities upgrade
0.3 kmCouncil-led improvements to local community hall, water and drainage infrastructure to support township.
Hamilton township commercial precinct renewal
18 kmNearby regional centre undertaking streetscape and commercial activation in central business district.
Regional road maintenance program
1 kmRoutine council maintenance and safety upgrades to roads connecting Smythesdale to regional centres.
Heritage & Conservation
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