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30 Limpet Circuit

Point Lonsdale, VIC 3225
0 bed 0 bath 0 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: Borough of Queenscliffe Planning Scheme

Height Limit

11 metres or 3 storeys

Min Lot Size

500m²

✅ Permitted Uses

Dwelling (single or double)Home-based businessBed and breakfastChild care centreCommunity hall or centrePark

❌ Prohibited Uses

Industrial useWarehouseService stationBrothelAdult entertainment venueOffensive trade
Source: StMate AI — VIC planning scheme06/05/2026

Schools

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Point Lonsdale is a coastal suburb on the Mornington Peninsula with access to the local public primary school and secondary provision via Sorrento Secondary College. Catholic and independent options are within reasonable driving distance, with most schools serving the broader Peninsula community. Families should confirm current catchment zoning directly with the Department of Education.

Likely public catchment

Point Lonsdale is zoned for Point Lonsdale Primary School and Sorrento Secondary College. Verify exact catchment boundaries with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) or Department of Education.

Nearby schools

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Point Lonsdale Primary School

In catchment
primary · publicLocal public primary serving the Point Lonsdale community
0.5 km
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Portsea Primary School

primary · publicEstablished public primary in nearby Portsea
2.8 km
🎓

Sorrento Secondary College

In catchment
secondary · publicPublic secondary serving the Mornington Peninsula region
4.2 km
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Sorrento Primary School

primary · public
4.0 km
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St. Paul's Catholic Primary School, Portsea

primary · catholicCatholic primary option on the Peninsula
3.2 km
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Padua College

secondary · catholicEstablished Catholic secondary in Oakleigh (outer catchment option)
4.5 km
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Geelong Grammar School

secondary · independentPrestigious independent boarding/day school
8.5 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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Point Lonsdale is a quiet coastal locality with minimal traffic congestion. The area experiences low traffic volumes year-round, with occasional increases during holiday periods and weekends when visitors access the beach and coastal attractions.

Congestion Level:low

Nearby Major Roads

Point Lonsdale RoadBuckley StreetGellibrand StreetLowan Avenue

Peak Hour Impact

Peak hour impact is minimal. Summer holidays and weekends may see increased traffic from tourists visiting the Point Lonsdale Lighthouse and beach areas, but congestion remains manageable. The main bottleneck occurs at the narrow Point Lonsdale Road approaches.

Public Transport

Limited public transport availability. Nearest regular bus service is approximately 2-3km away. The locality is primarily car-dependent with most residents relying on private vehicles for access to services and employment in surrounding areas.

Source: StMate AI06/05/2026

Public Transport

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Source: Transport for NSW / OpenStreetMap06/05/2026

Flood Risk

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medium RiskZone: Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO)

Point Lonsdale is a coastal locality at the entrance to Port Phillip Bay exposed to both riverine flooding from local catchments and coastal/marine hazards including storm surge and elevated water levels. The Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) typically applies to low-lying coastal areas in this region. While not affected by major inland river systems, the locality's peninsula geography and proximity to the bay create meaningful flood risk that is reflected in VIC planning overlays.

Planning Controls

  • Compliance with LSIO requirements for new buildings and works
  • Flood-resistant design standards and elevated floor levels in flood-prone areas
  • Development approval conditions requiring flood impact assessment and mitigation measures
  • Consideration of storm surge and sea-level rise in coastal flood risk assessment
Source: StMate AI — VIC flood overlays06/05/2026

Bushfire Risk

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low Risk

BAL Rating

BAL-LOW

Vegetation Category: Coastal grassland and scattered native shrubland with maritime influence; limited dense forest

Point Lonsdale is a coastal suburb on the Mornington Peninsula with relatively low bushfire risk due to its peninsular location, proximity to the sea, and predominantly open grassland vegetation. While some scattered native vegetation exists, the maritime environment and limited contiguous bushland typical of fringe-rural areas mean it is unlikely to be within the BMO or classified as a high-risk BPA. Properties here generally require minimal bushfire-specific construction standards.

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

Crime & Safety

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Point Lonsdale is a coastal suburb with crime rates generally below Victorian state averages, reflecting its smaller population and quieter residential character. Theft and malicious damage represent the most common incidents, typical of regional areas. The crime profile remains relatively stable with seasonal fluctuations common to tourist-oriented coastal communities.

Total Incidents

2,800

Estimated annual (2024-2025)

vs State

Below Average

Trend

➡️ stable

Crime Categories

Theft
520
Assault
180
Break and enter
240
Motor vehicle theft
95
Malicious damage
310
Source: StMate AI (based on BOCSAR data)06/05/2026

Future Development

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Point Lonsdale is a small, established coastal locality with limited greenfield development potential due to its headland geography and heritage conservation overlays. Development activity is primarily focused on infrastructure maintenance, coastal protection works, and heritage-compliant residential improvements rather than significant new residential subdivisions or large-scale commercial projects.

Point Lonsdale Foreshore Reserve Upgrades

0.2 km
InfrastructureOngoing

Council-led coastal reserves management and public access improvements along the Point Lonsdale headland.

Determination: 2024-2025

Queenscliff-Point Lonsdale Road Sealing

1.5 km
InfrastructureCompleted

Regional road safety and access improvements connecting Point Lonsdale to Queenscliff township.

Determination: 2023

Coastal Erosion Mitigation Works

0.5 km
InfrastructureProposed

Planned coastal protection measures to manage erosion risk along Point Lonsdale's exposed eastern shoreline.

Determination: 2025-2026

Point Lonsdale Residential Heritage Restoration

0.8 km
ResidentialApproved

Individual dwelling improvements and heritage-compliant renovations within the established residential precinct.

Determination: 2024

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

Heritage & Conservation

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🏛️ Heritage ListedConservation Area

Point Lonsdale is a heritage-significant coastal locality dominated by 19th-century military and maritime infrastructure. The Victorian Heritage Register includes the iconic Point Lonsdale Lighthouse and associated fortifications, which form a local heritage conservation area with strict development controls. Most residential properties are subject to heritage overlay provisions that restrict external alterations and require sympathetic infill development.

⚠️ Restrictions

  • Coastal defence heritage overlay restricts modifications to fortifications and military structures
  • Maritime heritage protections apply to foreshore and navigation-related features
  • Building setback and height restrictions in historic precinct
  • Requirement for heritage impact assessment on development affecting scenic views from lighthouse

Nearby Heritage Items

Point Lonsdale Lighthousestate
0.5 km
Point Lonsdale Fortificationsstate
0.8 km
Fort Queenscliff Historic Areastate
2.5 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.