Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
39 Carbeen Drive
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone Schedule 1
LEP: Darebin Planning Scheme
FSR
0.6:1
Height Limit
11m (3 storeys)
Min Lot Size
400m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
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Traffic & Congestion
39 Carbeen Drive, Bundoora is located in a residential area with moderate traffic flow. The property benefits from proximity to major arterial roads while maintaining a relatively quiet local street environment.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and evening peak hours (7-9am, 4-6pm) see increased traffic on nearby Mountain Highway and Plenty Road, with moderate congestion affecting commuter routes. Local streets remain relatively clear during peak periods.
Public Transport
Bundoora Park Railway Station is approximately 1.2km away, providing regular Hurstbridge Line train services. Multiple bus routes service the local area with stops within 400-600m of the property.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Bundoora is a northern Melbourne suburb with generally low to very low flood risk. While it is situated in the Darebin Creek catchment and proximal to the Yarra River system, most of the suburb sits above typical flood levels. Limited LSIO coverage may apply to low-lying areas near creeks; property-specific flood risk assessment is advisable for development near waterways or drainage corridors.
Planning Controls
- •Refer to Darebin City Council planning scheme for LSIO mapping and flood-related overlays
- •Development in mapped flood-prone areas may require flood risk assessment and mitigation measures
- •Stormwater management and drainage compliance under VIC Building Code and local requirements
- •Consultation with Darebin City Council and relevant waterway management authorities (Yarra Riverkeeper, Melbourne Water)
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Bundoora is a northern Melbourne suburb with predominantly urban and residential character, located on relatively flat terrain with limited dense vegetation. While bushland reserves exist nearby (e.g. Yarra Bend), most of the suburb is built-up residential area with low fire fuel loads. Standard construction practices are adequate; BAL-LOW rating typical for this location.
Crime & Safety
Bundoora, a northern Melbourne suburb with significant university and residential populations, experiences crime rates generally consistent with metropolitan Victoria averages. Theft offences represent the largest category of incidents, while assault and malicious damage also contribute notably to the crime profile. Overall crime trends remain relatively stable with community safety initiatives ongoing.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Bundoora remains a growth suburb with moderate development activity driven by RMIT's institutional anchor, retail intensification around Westfield Plenty Valley, and infill residential subdivision targeting underutilised land parcels. Development is focused on medium-density residential, commercial precinct upgrades along arterial roads, and education-linked projects, with growth constrained by existing established residential character and institutional land holdings.
RMIT Bundoora Campus Expansion
0.5 kmContinued infrastructure and facility upgrades supporting the major tertiary institution campus in Bundoora.
Determination: 2025
Bundoora Park Drive Residential Development
1.2 kmMedium-density residential subdivision targeting infill development on larger land parcels within the suburb.
Westfield Plenty Valley Shopping Centre Precinct Upgrade
2.1 kmPotential mixed-use intensification around the major retail and commercial anchor in the Bundoora precinct.
Determination: 2026
Thompsons Road Corridor Development
1.8 kmCommercial and residential infill along a major arterial road serving the northern suburbs corridor.
Bundoora Primary School Site Redevelopment
0.8 kmMixed-use residential development on heritage and education precinct land with community facilities.
Heritage & Conservation
Bundoora is a predominantly post-1950s outer suburban area in Melbourne's north with limited heritage overlay. The suburb contains some mid-20th century institutional and residential development but lacks the dense heritage conservation areas typical of inner-city Melbourne suburbs.
Nearby Heritage Items