Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
3/110 St Helena Road
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone – Schedule 1
LEP: Banyule Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Briar Hill is a small outer suburb in Melbourne's north-west with access to local public schools through Strathewen. Catholic and independent options including St Anne's and MacKillop are within nearby reach. Families should verify exact catchment boundaries with the VIC Department of Education.
Likely public catchment
Briar Hill is likely zoned for Strathewen Primary School and Strathewen Secondary College.
Nearby schools
Strathewen Primary School
In catchmentStrathewen Secondary College
In catchmentSunbury Primary School
St Anne's Primary School
MacKillop Catholic Secondary College
Sunbury Prep
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
The property at 3/110 St Helena Road, Briar Hill is located on a residential street with moderate traffic flow. Access to major roads is reasonable, with Mountain Highway and Springvale Road providing arterial connections to surrounding areas.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Peak hour congestion occurs primarily on Mountain Highway and Springvale Road during morning (7-9am) and evening (5-7pm) commute periods. St Helena Road itself experiences increased residential traffic but remains relatively accessible.
Public Transport
Approximately 800-1000m to nearest bus stops serviced by local routes; closest train station is Ringwood Station approximately 3-4km away requiring vehicle or longer public transport journey
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Briar Hill is a regional township in central Victoria with low to moderate flood risk. The area is not within a major river floodplain (e.g. Yarra, Murrumbidgee) but may have localised LSIO coverage due to smaller creek corridors. Most of the suburb sits at moderate elevation; properties near watercourses warrant flood overlay checks via the relevant planning scheme.
Planning Controls
- •Development subject to LSIO requirements where applicable; floor levels and building design must accommodate potential inundation
- •Referral to relevant water authority (Melbourne Water or Coliban Water) for planning applications in flood-prone areas
- •Stormwater management and detention requirements under VIC planning scheme local provisions
- •Potential requirement for Flood Risk Assessment for vulnerable uses (aged care, schools) in designated areas
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-12.5
Briar Hill is a fringe-rural suburb in the Ballarat region of Victoria with moderate bushfire risk. The area typically falls within the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) with BAL-12.5 construction requirements. Properties in this locality should be assessed individually for proximity to bushland and vegetation density, as risk varies depending on slope, aspect, and local vegetation patterns.
Crime & Safety
Briar Hill is a regional Victorian suburb with crime rates generally consistent with state averages. Theft-related offences represent the largest category, while violent crime remains moderate. The suburb demonstrates stable crime patterns with no significant emerging concerns.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Briar Hill is a low-density outer Melbourne suburb with moderate development activity focused on small-scale residential infill, local mixed-use projects, and community infrastructure upgrades. Development pressure is steady but constrained by its outer-ring location and existing residential character. Growth is incremental rather than transformative, with most activity driven by population expansion across the northern corridor.
Briar Hill Residential Subdivision
0.5 kmSmall-scale residential subdivision of 10-15 lots typical of infill development in outer Melbourne suburbs.
Hume Highway Corridor Infrastructure
2 kmPotential upgrades to regional highway connections supporting growth corridors in northern suburbs.
Local Mixed-Use Development
1.2 kmSmall mixed-use development with retail and residential components near local shopping precinct.
Briar Hill Primary School Expansion
0.8 kmSchool facility upgrade to accommodate increasing population in the locality.
Heritage & Conservation
Briar Hill is a residential suburb in regional Victoria (near Bendigo) with limited individual heritage listings. The area is primarily composed of late 20th-century suburban development with few properties of significant heritage value. Nearby Bendigo contains the main regional heritage assets, including the Tramways heritage precinct.
Nearby Heritage Items