Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
32 Hay Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Whitehorse Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
300 m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Box Hill South offers a good mix of public, Catholic and independent schooling options within walking or short driving distance. The established public schools (Box Hill Primary and High School) serve as reliable catchment options, while nearby Catholic and independent schools provide alternative pathways. The area is well-serviced educationally, though families should confirm their specific catchment eligibility with the DET.
Likely public catchment
Box Hill South is likely zoned for Box Hill Primary School and Box Hill High School as the primary public catchment schools; however, catchment boundaries should be verified directly with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) or the Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Box Hill Primary School
In catchmentMountain Gate Primary School
Box Hill High School
In catchmentWhitehorse Secondary College
Rangeview Primary School
St. Dominic's College
Tintern Grammar
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
32 Hay Street, Box Hill South is located in a residential area with moderate traffic conditions. The property has reasonable access to major arterial roads and is relatively close to Box Hill's commercial precinct. Traffic congestion is typically experienced during peak hours on nearby Mountain Highway and Station Street.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Peak hour traffic (7-9am and 4-6pm) causes noticeable congestion on Mountain Highway and Station Street, particularly affecting commuters heading toward the CBD or Box Hill commercial areas. Local residential streets experience moderate increase in traffic volume.
Public Transport
Box Hill railway station is approximately 1.2km away, providing access to Belgrave and Lilydale lines. Multiple bus routes service the area, with nearest bus stops within 400-600m, offering connections throughout the Box Hill and surrounding suburbs.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Canterbury Road/Barkly Street (0.4km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Canterbury Road/Barkly Street
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Unnamed stop
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Unnamed stop
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Devon Street/Station Street
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Unnamed stop
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Unnamed stop
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Foch Street/Station Street
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Unnamed stop
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Newlands Court/Riversdale Road
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Harrow Street/Station Street
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Flood Risk
Box Hill South is an inland, elevated suburb in the eastern foothills of metropolitan Melbourne with low to very low flood risk. While the suburb sits within the broader Melbourne Water catchment and stormwater management zones, there are no major waterway overlays or recurrent flood-affected areas. Only localised low-lying pockets near drainage lines may trigger the LSIO; most properties are not subject to formal flood planning overlays.
Planning Controls
- •Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) assessment and compliance for affected properties
- •Stormwater management and detention requirements under Victorian building standards
- •Elevation and floor level controls where LSIO applies
- •Referral to Melbourne Water for drainage and flood-related development approvals
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Box Hill South is a well-established outer-eastern Melbourne suburb with predominantly residential character and moderate tree coverage. While the area is not typically mapped as Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or subject to Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO), proximity to bushland reserves and some vegetated corridors means low risk persists. Standard building practices apply for most properties in this locality.
Crime & Safety
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Future Development
Box Hill South is experiencing moderate infill residential development driven by Whitehorse Council's urban consolidation strategy and proximity to Box Hill railway station. Activity includes small-lot subdivisions, dual-occupancy approvals, and selective apartment development along transport corridors. Supporting infrastructure upgrades and local precinct improvements are underway to service population growth.
Box Hill South residential infill DAs
0 kmMultiple small-lot subdivisions and dual-occupancy approvals across Box Hill South responding to Whitehorse Council's infill policy.
Determination: 2024-2026
Mountain Highway commercial precinct upgrade
1.2 kmWhitehorse Council-led planning for localized retail and commercial development nodes along Mountain Highway corridor.
Determination: 2025-2027
Box Hill High School precinct enhancement
0.8 kmVictorian Government investment in school facilities and ancillary community infrastructure.
Determination: 2025
Apartment development - Station Street vicinity
1.5 kmMid-rise residential apartment project near Box Hill railway station to support transport-oriented development objectives.
Determination: 2025-2026
Pedestrian and cycling infrastructure - local roads
0.5 kmCouncil-funded active transport upgrades and shared path improvements across Box Hill South.
Determination: 2024
Heritage & Conservation
Box Hill South is a suburban residential area in Melbourne's outer east with limited formal heritage listings. The suburb developed primarily in the post-war period (1950s–1970s) as a low-density residential neighbourhood and lacks the heritage conservation overlays found in inner-city or older established suburbs. While nearby Box Hill has some local heritage significance around its commercial precinct, Box Hill South itself is not characterised by heritage protections.
Nearby Heritage Items