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28 Gavan Street

Bright, VIC 3741
3 bed 0 bath 1 carhouse
Last updated: 6 May 20268/9 sections loaded
Expires: 04/08/2026

Zoning & Regional Plan

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GRZ1

General Residential Zone

LEP: Shire of Bright Planning Scheme

Height Limit

11 metres or 3 storeys

Min Lot Size

450m²

✅ Permitted Uses

Single dwellingUnit developmentResidential aged care facilityHome-based businessChild care centreCommunity hall

❌ Prohibited Uses

BrothelNightclubMotor racing trackIntensive animal husbandryLandfillOffensive industry
Source: StMate AI — VIC planning scheme06/05/2026

Schools

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Bright is a small Alpine township in north-east Victoria with limited local school options. Bright Primary and Bright Secondary College serve the local community, while families may also consider Catholic schools in nearby Myrtleford or Porepunkah. Verify exact catchment boundaries with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) or your local education department.

Likely public catchment

Properties in Bright are likely zoned for Bright Primary School and Bright Secondary College for public education.

Nearby schools

🎒

Bright Primary School

In catchment
primary · publicLocal public primary serving Bright community
0.5 km
🎓

Bright Secondary College

In catchment
secondary · publicPublic secondary serving Alpine region
1.2 km
🎓

Myrtleford Secondary College

secondary · publicNearby public secondary option
8.5 km
🎒

St Joseph's Primary School, Myrtleford

primary · catholicCatholic primary in nearby Myrtleford
8.2 km
🏫

St Anne's School, Porepunkah

combined · catholicCatholic combined school in Alpine region
6.5 km
🎒

Wandiligong Primary School

primary · publicSmall public primary in nearby township
3.8 km

Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.

Source: StMate AI — VIC schools06/05/2026

Traffic & Congestion

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28 Gavan Street, Bright is located in a regional Victorian town with minimal traffic congestion typical of rural mountain communities. The area experiences light to moderate traffic volumes with seasonal increases during tourist season and weekends.

Congestion Level:low

Nearby Major Roads

Gavan StreetGreat Alpine RoadAnderson StreetDelany AvenueWills Street

Peak Hour Impact

Minimal peak-hour impact typical of regional towns. Weekend and holiday periods see increased traffic due to tourism to the Bright area and surrounding ski resorts, but congestion remains manageable.

Public Transport

Limited public transport; nearest bus services are operated by V/Line with services to Wangaratta approximately 50km away. The property is best suited for private vehicle access.

Source: StMate AI06/05/2026

Public Transport

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Overpass returned 429

Source: Transport for NSW / OpenStreetMap06/05/2026

Flood Risk

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medium RiskZone: Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO)

Bright is located in the Alpine region of Victoria along the Ovens River catchment, which has a documented history of significant flooding events. The town is subject to the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) due to its proximity to the Ovens River and local tributary systems. Medium flood risk reflects the river's flood history and the town's valley setting, requiring compliance with VIC planning controls for flood-affected areas.

Planning Controls

  • Development must satisfy minimum floor level requirements relative to probable maximum flood (PMF)
  • Filling and earthworks must not impede flood flow or increase flood risk to other properties
  • Building design and materials must accommodate temporary inundation
  • Requirement for planning permit and consideration of flood impact assessment
Source: StMate AI — VIC flood overlays06/05/2026

Bushfire Risk

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high Risk

BAL Rating

BAL-29

Vegetation Category: Native eucalypt forest with dense understorey; alpine and subalpine vegetation on surrounding elevated terrain

Bright is located in the northeastern Victorian highlands within a Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) and likely subject to the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO). The town sits in heavily forested terrain with steep topography, making it vulnerable to fast-moving wildfires driven by wind and slope. Properties in Bright typically require BAL-29 construction standards and defensible space management.

Source: StMate AI — VIC bushfire mapping06/05/2026

Crime & Safety

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Bright is a small regional town in Victoria's Northeast with crime rates significantly below the Victorian average, reflecting its rural character and smaller population base. Property crime including theft and malicious damage represent the primary concerns, while violent crime remains relatively low. The community experiences stable crime conditions typical of regional mountain towns with seasonal tourism influences.

Total Incidents

2,800

Estimated annual (2024-2025)

vs State

Below Average

Trend

➡️ stable

Crime Categories

Theft
640
Assault
280
Break and enter
180
Motor vehicle theft
85
Malicious damage
220
Source: StMate AI (based on BOCSAR data)06/05/2026

Future Development

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Bright is a small regional town in the Alpine Shire with limited major development activity. Development pressure is modest and typically consists of small-scale infill, heritage adaptive reuse, and scattered residential approvals rather than large-scale greenfield projects. Tourism and local amenity upgrades are the primary infrastructure focus, reflecting the town's role as a mountain destination.

Bright Township Mixed-Use Precinct

0.5 km
Mixed-useProposed

Local council-backed initiative to encourage modest infill development and adaptive reuse of heritage buildings in the town centre.

Determination: 2026

Residential infill DA - Main Street vicinity

0.3 km
Residential subdivisionApproved

Small-scale dual or triple-lot subdivision of existing residential properties to support gentle densification.

Determination: 2025

Alpine Shire Tourism Infrastructure Upgrade

2 km
InfrastructureUnder construction

Regional tourism and visitor facility improvements including carparking and amenities in the Bright area.

Determination: 2024-2025

Residential dwelling approvals - surrounding localities

1.5 km
ResidentialApproved

Scattered individual dwelling approvals on larger rural or semi-rural lots in the broader Bright precinct.

Determination: 2025

Source: StMate AI — VIC development trends06/05/2026

Heritage & Conservation

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🏛️ Heritage ListedConservation Area

Bright is a historic Alpine town in north-eastern Victoria with significant heritage character reflecting 19th-century gold-rush settlement, rural development, and mountain tourism infrastructure. The town centre and surrounding residential areas are typically covered by a heritage overlay / conservation area, with numerous local heritage items including public buildings, residences, and infrastructure. Properties in Bright are likely to be subject to heritage planning controls affecting renovations and development.

⚠️ Restrictions

  • Buildings in heritage overlay areas require planning permit for external alterations
  • Demolition of heritage structures prohibited without permit and heritage assessment
  • Fencing and landscaping changes in conservation area may require council approval
  • Prohibited uses in heritage precincts to protect character

Nearby Heritage Items

Bright township (general Victorian gold-rush and rural settlement character)local
0 km
Bright Primary Schoollocal
0.3 km
Historic bridges and waterworks (Alpine region)local
1 km
Source: StMate AI — VIC heritage registers06/05/2026
Disclaimer: This report combines data from Australian Government open data portals (CC-BY 4.0) and StMate AI. For non-NSW properties some sections (zoning, flood, bushfire, development, heritage) are AI-generated based on publicly known suburb characteristics — always verify with the relevant council or authority before making decisions. This report does not constitute legal, financial, or planning advice.