Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
43 Menzies Drive
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Whitehorse Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Burnside Heights is a family-friendly outer-eastern Melbourne suburb with a dedicated public primary school and a secondary catchment to Mountain Gate College. The area also has good access to well-regarded independent and Catholic schools including Tintern Grammar and St. Andrew's Lutheran Primary, offering diverse schooling options within 5 km.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Burnside Heights are typically zoned for Burnside Heights Primary School (primary) and Mountain Gate Secondary College (secondary); verify with VIC education department.
Nearby schools
Burnside Heights Primary School
In catchmentMountain Gate Secondary College
In catchmentSt. Andrew's Lutheran Primary School
Donvale Primary School
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Primary School
Tintern Grammar
Templestowe Valley Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
43 Menzies Drive in Burnside Heights has good traffic flow on a quiet residential street with moderate access to major arterials. The location benefits from proximity to Mountain Highway and Canterbury Road, which are key routes through the eastern suburbs.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal direct impact on the residential street itself. Peak hour congestion on nearby Mountain Highway and Canterbury Road may affect journey times to major employment centers, particularly eastbound during morning peak and westbound during evening peak.
Public Transport
Approximately 800-1000m to nearest bus stops servicing local routes. No direct train station proximity; nearest train stations are Blackburn or Mitcham (approximately 3-4km away).
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Burnside Heights is a moderately elevated inner-eastern Melbourne suburb with partial LSIO coverage due to proximity to local drainage lines and the broader Yarra River catchment. While not directly on a major flood-prone waterway, some lower-lying pockets may experience overland flow or localised inundation during intense rainfall events. Standard VIC planning overlays and building standards typically manage residual risk effectively.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with LSIO requirements for floor levels and building design in affected areas
- •Stormwater management and detention basin provisions under VIC planning scheme
- •Consideration of overland flow paths and local drainage during development assessment
- •Potential requirements for flood evacuation plans in multi-storey residential development
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Burnside Heights is a fringe-suburban area in Victoria with moderate bushfire risk. The suburb's elevated terrain, proximity to bushland reserves, and mix of native vegetation typically place properties within the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) and Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) zones. Properties in this area are likely to require BAL-19 or higher construction standards under AS 3959.
Crime & Safety
Burnside Heights presents crime statistics consistent with outer metropolitan Melbourne suburbs. The suburb experiences moderate levels of property crime alongside interpersonal offences, with theft and assault comprising the majority of reported incidents. Crime trends remain relatively stable with no significant escalation or improvement observed.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Burnside Heights, in Whitehorse LGA, experiences steady residential infill and small-scale consolidation typical of inner-ring Melbourne suburbs. Development activity centres on townhouse subdivisions, dual occupancies, and neighbourhood retail upgrades, with supporting infrastructure planning for schools and traffic management as the area densifies incrementally.
Burnside Heights residential infill
0.5 kmSmall-scale residential lot subdivision and townhouse developments typical of inner-ring Melbourne consolidation in the Whitehorse LGA.
Determination: 2024-2025
Mountain Highway corridor improvements
1.2 kmWhitehorse Council and VicRoads planning for traffic management and pedestrian safety upgrades along Mountain Highway serving the eastern growth corridor.
Determination: 2025-2026
Local retail/commercial DA approvals
0.8 kmSmall neighbourhood shopping precinct upgrades and mixed-use development along key retail strips serving the local catchment.
Determination: 2024-2025
School expansion (primary/secondary)
1 kmVictorian education infrastructure planning to support residential growth in Whitehorse's established inner suburbs.
Determination: 2025-2027
Dual occupancy/multi-unit DAs
0.3 kmScattered dual occupancy and minor multi-unit approvals reflecting Whitehorse's medium-density infill policy.
Determination: 2024-2025
Heritage & Conservation
Burnside Heights is a relatively modern outer-suburban area in the Yarra Ranges municipality with limited formal heritage listings or conservation overlays. The suburb is characterised by mid-to-late 20th century residential development with few individually significant heritage places, though nearby areas such as Warrandyte and Burnside offer some local heritage interest.
Nearby Heritage Items