Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
29 Algerian
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Northern Grampians Shire Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres
Min Lot Size
400m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Patchewollock is a small rural town in south-west Victoria with limited local schooling; the primary school operates locally. Secondary-aged students travel to larger regional centres. Verify current catchment zones with the VIC Department of Education, as rural catchments can change.
Likely public catchment
Patchewollock Primary School is the local public primary; secondary students are likely zoned for Edenhope and Apsley Secondary College or Coleraine Secondary College depending on catchment boundaries.
Nearby schools
Patchewollock Primary School
In catchmentEdenhope and Apsley Secondary College
Coleraine Secondary College
Harrow Primary School
Goroke Primary School
St. Paul's College, Hamilton
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
29 Algerian, Patchewollock is located in a rural Victorian area with minimal traffic congestion. The property sits on a quiet residential street with very low vehicular volumes typical of remote regional settlements.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Negligible peak-hour impact due to rural location and minimal residential traffic. No significant congestion patterns expected at any time.
Public Transport
Limited public transport access. Nearest coach services typically operate on major regional routes; local service availability is minimal. Private vehicle reliance is essential for this rural area.
Public Transport
No public transport stops found within 1.5km.
Flood Risk
Patchewollock is located in the Campaspe River catchment in north-central Victoria and is subject to mapped flood risk through the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO). The area has experienced historical flooding events related to Campaspe River behaviour. Properties in LSIO zones face moderate flood risk and are subject to mandatory planning controls requiring flood-aware development practices.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) requirements for development in mapped flood-prone areas
- •Consideration of Campaspe River and associated waterway flood risk in planning permit applications
- •Elevation and flood-resistant design standards for new buildings and substantial renovations in LSIO-mapped zones
- •Requirement for flood impact assessment and response to advice from floodplain management authority
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-29
Patchewollock is a rural locality in northwestern Victoria characterized by dry, open woodland vegetation and significant distance from major fire suppression infrastructure, placing it in a high bushfire risk zone. Properties in this area typically fall within BAL-29 or higher, requiring robust construction standards under AS 3959. The combination of dry climate, sparse settlement, and extensive native vegetation creates elevated risk during fire weather events.
Crime & Safety
Patchewollock is a small rural township in north-western Victoria with crime rates significantly below state averages. The community experiences primarily property-related offences typical of regional areas, with low rates of violent crime. Overall crime conditions remain stable with low incident frequency reflecting the locality's small population base.
Total Incidents
1,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Patchewollock is a small rural township in the Wimmera region of western Victoria with minimal development activity. The area is dominated by agricultural and pastoral land use with very limited residential expansion pressure. Any development is typically small-scale rural residential subdivisions or essential infrastructure maintenance rather than urban renewal or significant new estate growth.
Patchewollock Township Infrastructure Upgrade
0 kmLocal council-led upgrade to water, sewerage and road infrastructure to support limited residential growth in the township core.
Rural Residential Subdivision - Edenhope Road
2 kmSmall-scale rural residential subdivision creating 4-6 house blocks on 2-5 hectare allotments on the township periphery.
Agricultural Land Conservation Zone
1 kmHorsham Rural City Council maintains tight planning controls to preserve surrounding agricultural and pastoral land use.
Heritage & Conservation
Patchewollock is a small rural township in north-western Victoria with minimal state heritage listings. The locality contains modest local heritage significance through early 20th-century community structures typical of agricultural towns in the Mallee region, but lacks formal conservation area status or extensive heritage overlays.
Nearby Heritage Items