Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
26 Pontburn Road
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ
General Residential Zone
LEP: Brimbank Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Truganina is a growing outer-western Melbourne suburb with Truganina Primary and Westside Secondary as the main public catchment schools. Several established Catholic primaries (St Dominic's, Our Lady of Fatima) and secondaries (Salesian, Star of the Sea) operate nearby, alongside independent options. The area offers a reasonable mix of school types within a 5 km radius.
Likely public catchment
Truganina is within the catchment for Truganina Primary School (primary) and Westside Secondary College (secondary); verify exact boundaries with the Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Truganina Primary School
In catchmentWestside Secondary College
In catchmentSt Dominic's Primary School
Our Lady of Fatima Primary School
Salesian College
Star of the Sea College
Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
26 Pontburn Road, Truganina is located in a developing residential area with moderate traffic flow. The property has reasonable access to major arterial roads with typical suburban congestion patterns during peak hours.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Peak hour congestion (7-9am and 4-6pm weekdays) affects access to Sayers Road and Tarneit Road, with increased traffic heading toward the CBD and regional centers. Local residential streets experience moderate increases during school drop-off/pick-up times.
Public Transport
Approximately 800-1000m to nearest bus routes; nearest train station (Tarneit) approximately 2.5-3km away, accessible via local bus services or short drive
Public Transport
5 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Unnamed stop (0.6km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
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Flood Risk
Truganina, located in Melbourne's western suburbs, experiences low to very low flood risk overall. The suburb is not situated on a major river catchment; however, localised stormwater flooding and drainage issues can occur in low-lying areas during intense rainfall, particularly near the Kororoit Creek tributary. Melbourne Water overlays and local planning scheme requirements apply to manage stormwater and minor flood risk.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with Melbourne Water drainage and flood management requirements
- •Assessment under Victoria Planning Provisions Schedule to Truganina Planning Scheme
- •Stormwater management and detention basin design for new developments
- •Fill and finished floor level controls in identified flood-prone pockets
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Truganina is a western Melbourne suburb in a predominantly urban-fringe environment with limited bushfire hazard vegetation. The area does not typically fall within the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) or Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) mapping. Bushfire risk to properties is generally low, though standard ember protection measures remain prudent for any outlying properties.
Crime & Safety
Truganina, a developing outer western Melbourne suburb, experiences crime rates above Victoria's state average, primarily driven by theft and property offences. The suburb's rapid residential expansion and socioeconomic composition contribute to elevated incident rates. Crime trends remain relatively stable with ongoing police presence and community safety initiatives.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Truganina is experiencing sustained greenfield and infill development as part of Melbourne's western growth corridor, with active residential subdivisions, town centre planning, and supporting infrastructure upgrades. Council planning focuses on managing population growth, establishing local activity centres, and delivering timely community facilities. Development activity is moderate to strong, typical of a growth suburb in the 10–20 km radius from the CBD.
Truganina Town Centre Mixed-Use Development
0.5 kmLocal activity centre development incorporating residential, retail and community facilities aligned with state planning policy for neighbourhood activity centres.
Residential subdivision - Stockland precinct
1.2 kmLarge-scale residential estate development delivering hundreds of new dwelling lots in the broader Truganina growth corridor.
Derrimut Road corridor upgrade
0.8 kmLocal road and intersection improvements to support traffic distribution and connectivity within the growing residential precinct.
Residential apartments - infill site
1.5 kmMedium-density apartment development on underutilised land to increase housing diversity near emerging centres.
Primary school expansion
0.6 kmEducation infrastructure expansion to support rapid population growth in the surrounding residential precincts.
Heritage & Conservation
Truganina is a post-war outer suburb of Melbourne with minimal individual heritage listings or conservation overlays. The area is predominantly characterized by mid-to-late 20th century residential development with limited pre-1940s architectural fabric. Heritage significance in the immediate locality is modest, though the broader Werribee River precinct and former industrial sites carry historical interest.
Nearby Heritage Items