Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
31 Marquis Road
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Bayside Planning Scheme (Melbourne VIC)
FSR
0.6:1
Height Limit
11 metres (or 3 storeys)
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Bentleigh offers strong public schooling with established primary and secondary options, complemented by Catholic and independent alternatives nearby. The area is well-serviced with schools within walking distance, making it accessible for families. Always confirm catchment zones with the Victorian Department of Education before making decisions.
Likely public catchment
Bentleigh properties are typically zoned for Bentleigh Primary School and Bentleigh Secondary College. Verify with the Department of Education's Find My School tool.
Nearby schools
Bentleigh Primary School
In catchmentBentleigh Secondary College
In catchmentSt. Raphael's Primary School
Assumption Primary School
McKinnon Secondary College
Caulfield Grammar School
Ranelagh School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
31 Marquis Road, Bentleigh is located in a residential area with moderate traffic flow typical of inner-suburban Melbourne. The property benefits from proximity to major arterial roads but experiences typical peak-hour congestion patterns common to the Bentleigh area.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning (7-9am) and evening (5-7pm) peak hours see increased congestion on nearby Centre Road and Clayton Road as commuters travel toward the CBD and surrounding employment areas. Local residential streets experience elevated traffic during these periods.
Public Transport
Bentleigh railway station is approximately 1.2km away, providing access to the Sandringham Line. Multiple bus routes service the area within 400-600 meters, offering good public transport connectivity.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Moorabbin (1.0km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Moorabbin
train
Moorabbin Station/Station St
bus
Patterson
train
Unnamed stop
bus
Greek Orthodox Church
bus
Unnamed stop
bus
Warland Rd/Carrington St
bus
Francesco Street/Centre Road
bus
Unnamed stop
bus
East Boundary Road/Centre Road
bus
Flood Risk
Bentleigh is a low-lying suburb in Melbourne's southern bayside area with some properties potentially affected by the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO), primarily related to the Moorabool catchment and urban drainage constraints. While not subject to major river flooding, localized stormwater inundation and overland flow paths present modest flood risk, particularly in low-lying pockets. Most of the suburb experiences low flood risk, though flood-prone properties should be verified via the VIC planning scheme overlay map.
Planning Controls
- •Exemptions and conditions apply under LSIO for development in flood-prone areas
- •Floor levels and finished ground levels must meet minimum requirements where LSIO applies
- •Stormwater management and detention basin design required for new subdivisions
- •Flood risk assessment may be required for vulnerable uses (aged care, childcare) in affected properties
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Bentleigh is a well-established inner-suburban municipality in Melbourne's south-east, characterised by dense residential development with limited bushland or native vegetation. The suburb is unlikely to be within a Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or subject to the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO), and typically carries low bushfire risk. Standard building construction practices apply; BAL assessment unlikely to be required.
Crime & Safety
Bentleigh is a residential suburb in Melbourne's inner south with crime rates below Victoria's state average, reflecting its established middle-class character. Theft-related offences represent the largest crime category, while violent crime rates remain relatively low. The suburb demonstrates stable crime conditions with consistent policing and community engagement.
Total Incidents
3,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Bentleigh is experiencing moderate infill development driven by its proximity to the station and position as an inner-ring Melbourne suburb. Glen Eira Council is actively promoting transit-oriented intensification around Bentleigh station, with mixed-use residential and retail projects in the pipeline. The area is also seeing incremental infill via dual occupancies and apartment approvals on Centre Road, reflecting steady demand for walkable, transport-accessible housing in this established neighbourhood.
Bentleigh Station Precinct Intensification
0.2 kmTransit-oriented development around Bentleigh station with apartment buildings and ground-floor commercial aligned with Glen Eira Council's activity centre strategy.
Determination: 2026-2028
Recent residential DA - Bentleigh apartments
0.5 kmMulti-storey residential development on Centre Road targeting the inner-ring demand for apartments near transport.
Elster Creek pedestrian bridge and shared path upgrade
1.2 kmActive transport infrastructure connecting Bentleigh to surrounding precincts as part of Glen Eira's cycling network expansion.
Bentleigh shopping precinct retail renewal
0.3 kmFacade and laneway improvements to Centre Road shops alongside potential small-scale infill residential above retail.
Recent residential DA - dual occupancy
0.8 kmInfill development on residential land typical of Glen Eira's incremental densification in established suburbs.
Heritage & Conservation
Bentleigh is a middle-ring Melbourne suburb developed primarily in the early-to-mid 20th century with modest Edwardian and interwar housing stock. While individual properties may have some heritage interest, the suburb lacks a formal heritage overlay or conservation area designation. The railway station and scattered early institutional buildings represent the area's modest local heritage significance.
Nearby Heritage Items