Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
43 Gwenda Avenue
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone Schedule 1
LEP: Glen Eira Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
600m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Moorabbin is a middle-ring southern suburb with strong public schooling options anchored by Moorabbin Primary and Bentleigh Secondary College. Catholic alternatives such as St Louis Primary are well-established locally, and several selective independent schools (Tintern Grammar, Camberwell Grammar) are within 5 km. Parents should confirm catchment status directly with the Victorian education department.
Likely public catchment
Moorabbin is typically zoned for Moorabbin Primary School (primary) and Bentleigh Secondary College (secondary); verify current catchment boundaries with the Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Moorabbin Primary School
In catchmentBentleigh Secondary College
In catchmentSt Louis Primary School
McKinnon Secondary College
St Breda Primary School
Camberwell Grammar School
Tintern Grammar
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
43 Gwenda Avenue in Moorabbin has moderate traffic conditions typical of an inner-south Melbourne suburb. The location benefits from proximity to major arterial routes but experiences congestion during peak hours on surrounding roads.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning (7-9am) and evening (5-7pm) peak hours see increased traffic on Warrigal Road and Boundary Road, with localised congestion on Glenhuntly Road. Weekday peak periods cause moderate delays on approach routes.
Public Transport
Moorabbin Railway Station is approximately 1.2km away, providing access to the Frankston line. Bus routes service the area with stops within 400-600m, offering regular local and express services.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Moorabbin is a relatively elevated southeastern suburb of Melbourne with low to very low flood risk overall. While some localised areas may fall within the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) due to minor creek systems and stormwater inundation potential, the suburb is not affected by major river flood overlays. Properties outside LSIO areas face minimal flood risk from riverine events.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with VIC Planning Scheme Clause 44.04 (LSIO) for applicable properties
- •Flood-compatible design and elevated floor levels where LSIO applies
- •Stormwater management and drainage infrastructure requirements under local planning scheme
- •Potential referral to Melbourne Water for developments in flood-prone pockets
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Moorabbin is a densely populated inner-suburban area in metropolitan Melbourne with low bushfire risk. The suburb has limited native vegetation, is well-serviced by infrastructure, and is not mapped within Victoria's Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or subject to the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO). Standard construction practices apply; BAL assessment not typically required.
Crime & Safety
Moorabbin experiences crime rates consistent with inner metropolitan Melbourne suburbs. Theft-related offences represent the largest category of reported incidents. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime patterns typical of established suburban areas with mixed residential and commercial activity.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Moorabbin is experiencing moderate infill development activity, with the main focus on transit-oriented development around Moorabbin Station and conversion of former industrial/commercial land to residential use. The area sits within Glen Eira's established suburban context, with development constrained by heritage overlays and existing residential character, resulting in incremental rather than large-scale transformation.
Moorabbin Station Precinct Activation
0 kmTransit-oriented development incorporating residential apartments, retail and improved public realm around the Moorabbin railway station.
Highett Road Residential DA
1.2 kmMulti-lot residential subdivision of former commercial/industrial land with townhouse and apartment allocations.
Bentleigh Secondary College Expansion
2.1 kmEducation facility expansion including new teaching spaces and sports facilities serving the broader Glen Eira region.
Moorabbin Avenue Apartment Project
0.5 kmMid-rise residential apartment development (4-6 storeys) with ground floor retail on a prominent avenue corridor.
Suburban Residential Infill DAs
1.5 kmScattered infill development including dual occupancy and small townhouse projects across the broader precinct.
Heritage & Conservation
Moorabbin is a post-war outer suburban area of Melbourne with limited individual heritage listings. The suburb developed substantially from the 1950s onwards as a residential neighbourhood, with heritage interest primarily centred on early 20th-century residences and the former aerodrome site rather than cohesive conservation overlays typical of inner-city suburbs.
Nearby Heritage Items