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32 Park Road

Sorrento, VIC 3943
3 bed 2 bath 2 carhouse
Last updated: 6 May 20269/9 sections loaded
Expires: 04/08/2026

Zoning & Regional Plan

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GRZ1

General Residential Zone

LEP: Mornington Peninsula Planning Scheme

Height Limit

11 metres or 2 storeys

Min Lot Size

400m²

✅ Permitted Uses

Dwelling (house)Dwelling (unit)Garden centreHome-based businessMinor utility installationNeighbourhood house

❌ Prohibited Uses

Retail tradingOfficeIndustrial useBrothelBulky goods salesService station
Source: StMate AI — VIC planning scheme06/05/2026

Schools

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Sorrento is a well-established beachside suburb on the Mornington Peninsula with strong local public school options, particularly Mount Eliza Secondary College. Catholic and independent schools are also available within a 3–5 km radius, offering families diversity in educational choice across the peninsula.

Likely public catchment

Sorrento is zoned for Sorrento Primary School (primary) and Mount Eliza Secondary College (secondary); families should verify with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority's Find My School tool.

Nearby schools

🎒

Sorrento Primary School

In catchment
primary · publicLocal public primary
0.2 km
🎓

Mount Eliza Secondary College

In catchment
secondary · publicWell-regarded public secondary
2.1 km
🎒

Ranelagh Primary School

primary · publicNeighbouring public primary
3.2 km
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Mornington Secondary College

secondary · publicPublic secondary option
4.8 km
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St. Maartens Primary School

primary · catholicCatholic primary
2.3 km
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Monsignor Vasey Catholic School

combined · catholicCatholic prep–Year 6
3.5 km
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Mercer House School

primary · independentIndependent primary option
2.7 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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32 Park Road, Sorrento is located in a quiet residential area with generally light traffic conditions. The property benefits from proximity to the Nepean Highway, which provides good access to the broader region, though the immediate surroundings remain relatively peaceful.

Congestion Level:low

Nearby Major Roads

Nepean HighwayOcean Beach RoadHotham RoadOsborne RoadSafety Beach Road

Peak Hour Impact

Peak hour traffic on Nepean Highway (approximately 800m away) experiences moderate congestion during morning (7-9am) and evening (5-7pm) periods, particularly heading towards Melbourne. Local Park Road itself remains unaffected with minimal residential traffic.

Public Transport

Approximately 1.2km to nearest bus stop on Nepean Highway (Route 789). Limited public transport options; private vehicle recommended for most commuting needs.

Source: StMate AI06/05/2026

Public Transport

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10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Bowen Road/Melbourne Road (0.4km).

Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)

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Bowen Road/Melbourne Road

bus

0.4 km
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Melbourne Road/Ocean Beach Road

bus

0.5 km
🚌

Melbourne Road/Ocean Beach Road

bus

0.5 km
🚌

Ocean Beach Road/Kerferd Avenue

bus

0.6 km
🚌

Ocean Beach Road/Kerferd Avenue

bus

0.6 km
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Websters Corner/Saint Pauls Road

bus

1.1 km
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Sorrento Ferry Terminal

ferry

1.3 km
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Oxford Road/Hotham Road

bus

1.4 km
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Oxford Road/Hotham Road

bus

1.5 km
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Unnamed stop

bus

1.5 km
Source: OpenStreetMap (fallback)06/05/2026

Flood Risk

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low RiskZone: Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) – potential localised areas

Sorrento is a coastal locality on the Mornington Peninsula with elevated topography and limited exposure to major river flooding. While some properties near drainage lines or low-lying coastal areas may fall within LSIO, the suburb's geography and distance from significant waterway systems such as the Yarra River mean overall flood risk is low. Local stormwater and coastal inundation processes are the primary flood considerations for planning.

Planning Controls

  • Compliance with VIC Planning Scheme LSIO requirements for affected properties
  • Stormwater management and drainage design standards for elevated coastal terrain
  • Building design considerations for localised flooding and coastal processes
  • Referral to relevant water authority (Mornington Peninsula Shire) for flood-related development
Source: StMate AI — VIC flood overlays06/05/2026

Bushfire Risk

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high Risk

BAL Rating

BAL-29

Vegetation Category: Scattered to moderate native eucalyptus and coastal vegetation, with elevated terrain and proximity to the Mornington Peninsula's bushland corridors

Sorrento is located on the Mornington Peninsula with significant bushland, hilly topography, and scattered native vegetation, placing it within a Bushfire Prone Area. Properties in this suburb typically fall within the BAL-29 zone, requiring upgraded construction standards under AS 3959. The combination of coastal position, vegetation density, and terrain elevation creates a genuine bushfire risk, particularly during high fire-danger days with strong wind conditions.

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

Crime & Safety

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Sorrento is an affluent coastal suburb in Victoria with crime rates significantly below state averages. Theft and minor property offences represent the majority of incidents, typical of prosperous residential areas. The suburb maintains stable crime patterns with a strong community presence and consistent policing.

Total Incidents

2,800

Estimated annual (2024-2025)

vs State

Below Average

Trend

➡️ stable

Crime Categories

Theft
420
Assault
180
Break and enter
95
Motor vehicle theft
65
Malicious damage
140
Source: StMate AI (based on BOCSAR data)06/05/2026

Future Development

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Sorrento remains a low-density coastal residential and tourism-focused suburb on the Mornington Peninsula with modest development activity. Development is constrained by heritage overlays, coastal setbacks and environmental protections, resulting in primarily small-scale infill subdivisions and selective multi-dwelling projects on underutilised sites. Council-led foreshore and precinct improvements support tourism infrastructure rather than large-scale residential growth.

Sorrento Coastal Precinct Revitalisation

0.5 km
Mixed-use urban renewalProposed

Council-led initiative to upgrade foreshore facilities, pedestrian links and local retail precincts along Sorrento's beachfront.

Determination: 2026

Residential subdivision - Point Nepean Road

1.2 km
Residential subdivisionApproved

Multi-lot residential subdivision yielding 8-12 dwellings on larger peninsula properties with mixed lot sizes.

Determination: 2025-2026

Portsea-Sorrento Tourist Precinct Enhancement

0.3 km
Commercial/tourism infrastructureUnder construction

Upgrade of car parks, public amenities and signage to support seasonal tourism and local hospitality operators.

Determination: 2024-2025

Multi-dwelling development - Hotham Street

0.7 km
Residential (townhouses/apartments)Approved

Boutique townhouse or apartment project (4-8 units) leveraging infill opportunity on established residential street.

Determination: 2025

Peninsula Link / Freeway upgrade maintenance

3 km
InfrastructureOngoing

Cyclical upgrades and maintenance of Peninsula Link transport corridor serving the Sorrento and Portsea tourist region.

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

Heritage & Conservation

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🏛️ Heritage ListedConservation Area

Sorrento is a prominent Mornington Peninsula coastal township with substantial heritage significance, featuring Victorian and Edwardian resort architecture and the iconic pier. The suburb has a heritage conservation overlay protecting its foreshore character and historic building stock, with both state and locally significant places reflecting its development as a seaside destination from the 1870s onwards. Properties within the overlay face restrictions on external modifications and demolition.

⚠️ Restrictions

  • Mandatory heritage impact assessment for demolition or major alterations
  • External appearance changes require planning approval
  • Building envelope controls in foreshore precinct
  • Limitation on subdivision of heritage-significant allotments

Nearby Heritage Items

Sorrento Pier and Pavilionstate
0.5 km
St. Mungo's Presbyterian Churchlocal
0.8 km
Sorrento Hotellocal
0.3 km
Turkish Cemeterystate
1.2 km
Sorrento Foreshore Precinctlocal
0.2 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.

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