Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
340 Lone Pine Road
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Baw Baw Shire Planning Scheme
Height Limit
9 metres
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Garfield is a growing outer southeastern suburb with a straightforward public catchment pathway through Garfield Primary and Kambrya College. Several well-regarded Catholic and independent schools operate within 4–5 km, offering alternative options for families seeking faith-based or selective education. Verify current catchment boundaries with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) or the VIC Department of Education.
Likely public catchment
Garfield is zoned for Garfield Primary School (primary) and Kambrya College (secondary) under the VIC public system.
Nearby schools
Garfield Primary School
In catchmentKambrya College
In catchmentSt Paul's Primary School, Berwick
Woodleigh School
St. Dominic's Primary School, Langwarrin
Beaconhills College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
340 Lone Pine Road, Garfield is located in a suburban area with generally light to moderate traffic conditions. The property sits on a secondary residential road with reasonable access to major arterial routes.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and evening peak hours may see moderate congestion on Mickleham Road and Mountain Highway as commuter traffic flows between Garfield and central Melbourne. Local residential streets typically experience lighter impact.
Public Transport
Approximately 1.2km to nearest bus routes; Montmorency train station approximately 4.5km away providing access to Melbourne's metropolitan rail network
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Garfield is a small locality in Gippsland, Victoria with low to very low flood risk overall. While some localised drainage areas may trigger LSIO mapping, the suburb is not situated within a major flood-prone catchment comparable to the Yarra, Murrumbidgee, or Hawkesbury-Nepean systems. Most properties are unlikely to experience significant flood impact, though individual site assessment via council planning records is advisable for properties near mapped inundation zones.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with VIC planning scheme flood-related provisions where LSIO applies
- •Consideration of Gippsland regional flood studies and local drainage patterns
- •Finished floor level requirements for properties within mapped flood extents
- •Stormwater management and detention requirements under planning scheme
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Garfield is a fringe-rural suburb in Gippsland, Victoria, situated in elevated foothills terrain with mixed native vegetation. The suburb is likely to fall within a Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) under Victoria's BMO due to its semi-rural character, proximity to native forest, and topography. Properties here should be assessed for bushfire resilience and may require BAL-19 construction standards.
Crime & Safety
Garfield, VIC experiences crime rates above the Victorian state average, with theft and assault being the primary incident categories. The suburb demonstrates stable crime patterns with no significant increasing or decreasing trajectory. Property-related offences represent a notable proportion of incidents, reflecting broader regional crime dynamics.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Garfield is a rural-residential locality in south-western Victoria experiencing modest, incremental development activity. Development is primarily small-scale infill residential subdivision and industrial precinct consolidation rather than large mixed-use renewal. Regional infrastructure maintenance and localised community facility improvements reflect the area's rural character and stable but limited growth trajectory.
Garfield residential infill subdivision
0.5 kmSmall-scale infill subdivision creating 4-6 additional residential lots on underutilised land within existing Garfield residential areas.
Regional road upgrade – Princes Highway corridor
2 kmState-level road maintenance and safety upgrade project along the Princes Highway, affecting regional connectivity through Garfield.
Garfield industrial estate expansion
1.5 kmExtension of existing industrial precinct to accommodate logistics and light manufacturing businesses in line with regional industrial demand.
Local community facility upgrades
0.3 kmCouncil-led improvements to local sporting and community facilities including pavilion and parking upgrades.
Heritage & Conservation
Garfield is a suburban locality in outer Melbourne's west with modest heritage significance. The area developed primarily during the mid-20th century as residential sprawl, with limited heritage overlays or conservation areas typical of outer-suburban growth corridors. Any heritage interest centres on early institutional buildings such as the primary school rather than streetscape character.
Nearby Heritage Items