Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
36 Montmarte Drive
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone - Schedule 1
LEP: Wyndham Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
400m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Truganina is a developing outer-western Melbourne suburb with good access to nearby public schools. The main catchment schools (Truganina Primary and Westside Secondary) serve the local area, with several Catholic alternatives (St Thomas Aquinas, St Augustine's) within close proximity. Parents should verify current catchment boundaries with the VIC Department of Education & Training.
Likely public catchment
Truganina is zoned for Truganina Primary School and Westside Secondary College as the primary public catchment schools.
Nearby schools
Truganina Primary School
In catchmentWestside Secondary College
In catchmentSt Albans Secondary College
Caroline Springs Primary School
St Thomas Aquinas Primary School
St Augustine's Primary School
Hoppers Crossing Secondary College
Laverton Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
36 Montmartre Drive, Truganina is located in a developing residential area with moderate traffic conditions. The property has reasonable access to major arterial roads but experiences typical congestion during peak hours on surrounding corridors.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning (7-9am) and evening (4-6pm) peak hours generate increased traffic on Palmers Road and Dohertys Road, with flow-on effects to local residential streets. Access to the Princes Freeway can be congested during standard peak periods.
Public Transport
Approximately 800-1000m to nearest bus routes (route 412). Werribee train station is approximately 3.5km away, requiring car or bus access for rail commuting.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Truganina, located in Melbourne's western suburbs, has predominantly low flood risk. While the Werribee River system exists in the broader region, most of Truganina is elevated and outside major flood overlays, though isolated pockets may fall within Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) designations. Developers and property owners should verify site-specific flood study coverage through Melbourne Water and Wyndham City Council planning documents.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with Melbourne Water flood management guidelines for any properties within mapped LSIO areas
- •Consideration of Werribee River and localized drainage catchments in detailed site assessments
- •Mandatory flood impact assessment for developments within identified flood-prone land parcels
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Truganina is a western Melbourne suburb with predominantly urban and developed land use, situated in a relatively low-risk bushfire zone. The area is characterized by scattered grassland and low shrubland rather than dense forest, and is not typically mapped within the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or subject to high Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) restrictions. Properties in this suburb generally require standard construction practices rather than enhanced BAL-rated building design.
Crime & Safety
Truganina is a developing outer-western Melbourne suburb with crime rates broadly consistent with regional Victorian averages. Theft and assault constitute the majority of reported incidents, reflecting patterns typical of growing residential areas. Crime appears stable with no significant recent escalation in reported offences.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Truganina remains a growth corridor in Melbourne's western suburbs, characterised by substantial greenfield residential subdivision activity and staged estate development. Infrastructure investment in schools and local facilities is supporting population expansion, with mixed-use commercial nodes emerging along major traffic corridors. Development activity is expected to remain robust as the precinct continues planned urbanisation.
Truganina West Estate Stage Development
0.5 kmLarge-scale greenfield residential estate with multi-stage planning approvals for dwelling construction across western Truganina precinct.
Determination: 2026
Dohertys Road Mixed-Use Precinct
1.2 kmCommercial and residential mixed-use development along Dohertys Road corridor with retail, office and townhouse components.
Truganina Primary School and Community Hub
0.8 kmNew primary school and community facility supporting residential growth in the western suburbs precinct.
Residential infill and townhouse DAs
0.3 kmMultiple smaller-scale townhouse and dual-occupancy permits across the suburb contributing to densification.
Local shopping precinct expansion
1 kmRetail and convenience tenancy additions to support growing residential population in the Truganina locality.
Heritage & Conservation
Truganina is a modern outer-suburban area in Melbourne's west with limited heritage significance. The suburb is primarily post-war residential development with few individual heritage listings or conservation overlays, though some local community buildings hold modest local heritage value.
Nearby Heritage Items