Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
37 Yering Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone - Schedule 1
LEP: Surf Coast Planning Scheme
Height Limit
9 metres (2-3 storeys)
Min Lot Size
500m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Mount Duneed is a growing outer suburb of Geelong with a local public primary school on its doorstep. Secondary students typically feed into Bellerine Secondary College nearby. The broader Geelong area offers several respected Catholic and independent alternatives, including prestigious schools like Geelong Grammar and Tintern Grammar within short driving distance.
Likely public catchment
Mount Duneed is likely zoned for Mount Duneed Primary School and Bellerine Secondary College; always verify with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) schools finder.
Nearby schools
Mount Duneed Primary School
In catchmentBellerine Secondary College
In catchmentSt Ignatius Primary School, Geelong
St Joseph's College, Geelong
Geelong Grammar School
Tintern Grammar
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
37 Yering Street, Mount Duneed is located in a semi-rural residential area with relatively light traffic conditions. The location benefits from lower congestion typical of outer suburban areas, though access to major arterials requires travel through local roads.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Peak hour impact is minimal in this semi-rural pocket. Morning and evening peaks primarily affect major arterials (Gheringhap Street and Barwon Heads Road) rather than Yering Street itself, which experiences light residential traffic.
Public Transport
Limited public transport access. Nearest bus services are approximately 1-2km away with infrequent service. Geelong Transit operates regional services, but car dependency is high for this location.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Warralily Boulevard/Surf Coast Highway (0.4km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Warralily Boulevard/Surf Coast Highway
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Whites Road/Surf Coast Highway
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Feehans Road/Surf Coast Highway
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Coastside Drive/Surf Coast Highway
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Burvilles Road/Surf Coast Highway
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Armstrong Boulevard/Surf Coast Highway
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Unity Drive/Surf Coast Highway
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Mount Duneed Road/Surf Coast Highway
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Unity Drive/Surf Coast Highway
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Mount Duneed Road/Surf Coast Highway
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Flood Risk
Mount Duneed is an inland locality in the Surf Coast region (Victoria) with generally low to moderate flood risk. While the Barham River system drains parts of the region, Mount Duneed itself is at moderate elevation and not within a major flood-prone catchment. Some localized pockets may fall under LSIO or stormwater-related overlays; however, the suburb is not exposed to the high-risk flood corridors that affect areas closer to major urban waterways like the Yarra or Maribyrnong.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with Victoria's planning scheme flood provisions (Clause 44.04 or similar)
- •Possible LSIO requirements for ground floor habitable space elevation in affected pockets
- •Stormwater management and detention basin design for local drainage
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-29
Mount Duneed is a fringe-rural suburb in the Surf Coast region of Victoria, located in areas likely subject to the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) and classified as Bushfire Prone Area (BPA). The elevated terrain, scattered native vegetation, and rural-residential character expose properties to moderate to high ember and flame attack risk, particularly during strong northwesterly wind conditions. Building design and construction should comply with BAL-29 standards under AS 3959.
Crime & Safety
Mount Duneed is a developing outer suburban area in the City of Greater Geelong with crime rates generally below the Victorian state average. The suburb experiences typical property and theft-related incidents consistent with regional growth corridors. Crime trends remain relatively stable with no significant escalation observed.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Mount Duneed is experiencing steady low-to-moderate residential development pressure as part of Geelong's outer fringe expansion, with staged estate subdivisions and small-lot residential approvals dominating the pipeline. Infrastructure upgrades, including road works and water servicing, are progressing to support increased residential capacity. Activity reflects typical outer metropolitan growth rather than major renewal or mixed-use intensification.
Mount Duneed Residential Growth Area
0 kmStaged residential estate development with multiple dwelling approvals across Mount Duneed locality, part of broader Geelong fringe expansion.
Determination: 2026
Winchelsea Road Infrastructure Upgrade
2 kmCouncil-led road and drainage upgrades to support increasing residential density in Mount Duneed and surrounding localities.
Small Lot Residential DAs
1.5 kmMultiple approved single and dual occupancy developments reflecting demand for affordable housing in outer Geelong region.
Determination: 2025
Local Activity Centre Enhancement
2.5 kmCouncil-backed proposal for modest retail and services precinct to support growing residential population.
Recycled Water Scheme Extension
3 kmRegional water authority project extending recycled water network to support Mount Duneed and surrounding growth corridors.
Heritage & Conservation
Mount Duneed is a rural locality in southwestern Victoria with limited heritage designation. The area is primarily agricultural and residential with scattered heritage items in nearby towns rather than within the suburb itself. No formal conservation area or heritage overlay applies to properties in Mount Duneed.
Nearby Heritage Items