Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
31 Howitt Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone - Schedule 1
LEP: Latrobe City Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Traralgon is served by established public schools including the central Traralgon Primary and Traralgon College, supplemented by Catholic options (St Paul's, St Theresa's, and Lavalla). The town offers a solid mix of government and faith-based schooling, typical of a significant Gippsland regional centre.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Traralgon are likely zoned for Traralgon Primary School and Traralgon College; always verify current catchment boundaries with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority.
Nearby schools
Traralgon Primary School
In catchmentTraralgon College
In catchmentKosciuszko Primary School
St Paul's Catholic School
St Theresa's Catholic School
Lavalla Catholic College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
31 Howitt Street, Traralgon is located in a residential area with moderate traffic flow typical of suburban streets. The property has reasonable access to main roads with manageable congestion levels outside peak hours.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning (7-9am) and evening (4-6pm) peak hours see increased traffic on Princes Highway and Franklin Street, with moderate delays likely during these periods. School zones may add congestion during school times.
Public Transport
Traralgon train station is approximately 1.5km away; local bus services available within 500m on nearby major streets
Public Transport
9 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Traralgon (0.9km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Traralgon
train
Traralgon Station
bus
Traralgon Plaza SC
bus
St Michaels PS
bus
Deakin Street
bus
Kath Teychenne Centre
bus
Unnamed stop
bus
Breed St/Grey St
bus
Breed St/Grey St
bus
Flood Risk
Traralgon is located in the Latrobe River catchment and has experienced significant flooding historically, particularly in 1993 and 2022. Much of the township is subject to LSIO mapping, placing it at medium flood risk. Planning controls are in place to manage development in inundation-prone areas.
Planning Controls
- •Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) applies to areas prone to flooding from the Latrobe River
- •Development must comply with VIC flood provisions; floor levels and building design must account for probable maximum flood
- •Scheduling Overlay restricts certain uses in flood-prone areas; permits and referrals to relevant authorities required
- •Stormwater management and detention requirements for new development in flood-affected zones
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-12.5
Traralgon is located in Gippsland, Victoria, an area with moderate bushfire risk due to surrounding native vegetation and the region's fire history. Properties are likely to fall within the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) and may attract BAL-12.5 requirements under AS 3959. The town itself is relatively consolidated, but fringe and rural properties surrounding Traralgon carry elevated exposure to ember attack and radiant heat from bushfires in nearby forested areas.
Crime & Safety
Traralgon exhibits crime rates consistent with regional Victorian towns of similar size and socioeconomic profile. Property offences including theft and break-and-enter represent the majority of reported incidents, with interpersonal violence showing moderate prevalence. Crime patterns have remained relatively stable over recent years without significant escalation or decline.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Traralgon is experiencing steady incremental residential and industrial development, supported by regional council investment in CBD activation and highway infrastructure. The Latrobe Valley's economic base and proximity to Melbourne has sustained demand for family housing and employment-focused precincts, though development pace remains moderate relative to Melbourne metropolitan hotspots.
Traralgon CBD Revitalisation Precinct
0 kmCouncil-led initiative to activate the central business district with retail, office and residential infill along main street precincts.
Princes Highway Corridor Upgrade
1.5 kmRegional road upgrade improving traffic flow and accessibility through the Traralgon commercial and industrial zones.
Residential subdivision – South Traralgon
3 kmMedium-density residential estate with 80–120 lot yield targeting first-home buyers and young families in the southern growth corridor.
Maryvale Industrial Estate expansion
4 kmExtension of employment precinct with warehouse and light manufacturing lots supporting the Latrobe Valley industrial base.
Neighbourhood Activity Centre – Traralgon East
2.5 kmSmall-scale retail, medical and community facilities serving residential growth in the eastern suburbs.
Heritage & Conservation
Traralgon's town centre contains a modest collection of late 19th and early 20th century civic and commercial buildings reflecting its development as a regional centre in Gippsland. The downtown core has heritage overlay controls protecting key landmarks including the Town Hall and railway precinct. Most residential properties outside the immediate CBD have limited heritage overlay protection, though scattered individual buildings of local significance exist.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Permit required for external alterations to heritage items
- •Demolition generally prohibited without consent
- •Restrictions on façade modifications and signage
- •Mandatory heritage impact assessment for new development
Nearby Heritage Items