Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
4A Wattlebird Close
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone - Schedule 1
LEP: East Gippsland Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Lakes Entrance is a small coastal town in East Gippsland with limited onsite secondary provision; families typically attend Bairnsdale schools approximately 5 km away. Catholic and independent alternatives are sparse in the immediate area, making the public primary and secondary colleges the primary choices for most residents.
Likely public catchment
Lakes Entrance Primary School is the likely public catchment primary; Bairnsdale Secondary College is the catchment secondary. Verify with VIC Department of Education via Find My School.
Nearby schools
Lakes Entrance Primary School
In catchmentBairnsdale Secondary College
In catchmentSt Paul's Primary School, Bairnsdale
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School, Sale
Bairnsdale Catholic Secondary College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
4A Wattlebird Close is located in a residential area of Lakes Entrance with generally light traffic conditions. The property is in a quiet suburban locality with minimal through-traffic, benefiting from low vehicle congestion typical of this residential precinct.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour impact expected. The residential location experiences modest increases during school drop-off/pick-up times and holiday periods when Lakes Entrance attracts coastal visitors, but the immediate vicinity remains relatively uncongested.
Public Transport
Limited public transport access. Nearest bus services are approximately 1-2km away via Macleod Street. The town has basic regional bus connections but relies primarily on private vehicle access.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: 134 Marine Pde (0.3km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
134 Marine Pde
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Lakes Entrance Memorial/260 Marine Pde
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Albatross Rd/Reeves St
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Post Office/Princes Hwy
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105 Esplanade
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2 Creighton St
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Laura St/Marine Pde
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Albatross Rd/Point Rd
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12 Laughtons Rd
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Lookout Rd/Hazel Rd
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Flood Risk
Lakes Entrance is located in a low-lying coastal delta environment at the mouth of the Gippsland Lakes system, making it highly susceptible to fluvial and coastal flooding. The area is subject to the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) under the Victorian planning system. Historical flood events, storm surge, and potential future sea-level rise create elevated and ongoing flood risk for properties, particularly those in proximity to the lakes and drainage corridors.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with Victorian Planning Provisions Clause 44.04 (LSIO) requiring flood-resistant construction and elevated floor levels
- •Requirement for Flood Risk Assessment for development in LSIO areas, particularly for buildings and works
- •Restrictions on sensitive uses (aged care, hospitals, emergency services) in high flood-risk zones
- •Mandatory consideration of sea-level rise and storm surge under LSIO in coastal/delta settings
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Lakes Entrance is a coastal town in East Gippsland with moderate bushfire risk due to proximity to vegetated bushland, particularly to the west and north. The town's fringe areas and properties with surrounding vegetation are likely to fall within BAL-19 or higher zones under the Bushfire Prone Area mapping. Most central residential areas have reduced risk, but waterfront and elevated outlying properties should be assessed individually for BMO application.
Crime & Safety
Lakes Entrance, a coastal tourist and residential suburb in East Gippsland, experiences crime rates below the Victorian state average. Property-related offences including theft are the predominant crime category, consistent with seasonal visitor populations. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime conditions with community policing presence supporting local safety.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Lakes Entrance shows moderate development activity centred on holiday and retirement demographic appeal. Projects are predominantly residential (subdivisions and short-stay apartments) with foreshore renewal and CBD intensification as longer-term strategic initiatives. Development pressure remains constrained by geographic isolation, reliance on tourism cycles, and limited employment drivers beyond hospitality and seasonal services.
Lakes Entrance foreshore precinct renewal
0 kmLong-term waterfront revitalisation focusing on tourism infrastructure, public realm improvements and mixed-use commercial development along the main canal system.
Residential subdivision - Eastern Lakes
2 kmMedium-density residential lot releases targeting owner-occupiers and holiday investors in the expanding eastern fringe areas.
Holiday rental apartment complex
0.5 kmShort-stay accommodation development capitalising on tourism demand in the holiday destination market.
Commercial/retail precinct intensification
1 kmConsolidation of retail and hospitality offerings in the CBD to support both local and transient populations.
Lakeside lifestyle estate development
3 kmLarger-lot residential estate targeting retirees and tree-change buyers seeking waterside lifestyle positioning.
Heritage & Conservation
Lakes Entrance is a historic coastal town with heritage significance centred on its maritime and tourism character. The town centre and waterfront areas contain protected heritage structures and are subject to local heritage overlays that preserve the late 19th and early 20th-century character. Properties within the town centre and designated conservation zones face heritage restrictions on alterations and demolition.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •External alterations to heritage buildings require planning permit
- •Demolition or removal of significant structures prohibited without heritage approval
- •Setback and streetscape character requirements in town centre overlay
- •Original architectural features must be retained where possible
Nearby Heritage Items