Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
5 Frankcom Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Whitehorse Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Blackburn offers a mix of established public schools and nearby independent/Catholic alternatives. The suburb has solid primary and secondary government options on its doorstep, with independent schools such as St. Andrew's and Waverley Christian within easy reach. Families should verify exact catchment boundaries with the VIC education department.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Blackburn are typically zoned for Blackburn Primary School (primary) and Blackburn High School (secondary). Verification with the VIC Department of Education is essential.
Nearby schools
Blackburn Primary School
In catchmentBlackburn High School
In catchmentSt. Andrew's Presbyterian College
Waverley Christian College
Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Primary School
Whitehorse Catholic High School
Rangeview Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
5 Frankcom Street, Blackburn is located in a residential area with good connectivity to major arterial roads. Traffic conditions are generally moderate during peak hours with reasonable access to the broader road network.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning (7-9am) and evening (5-7pm) peak hours experience moderate congestion on nearby arterial roads, particularly on Blackburn Road and Mountain Highway heading towards the CBD and outer suburbs. Local residential streets typically remain clear.
Public Transport
Blackburn railway station is approximately 1.2km away, providing regular Belgrave and Lilydale line services. Multiple bus routes operate within 500m of the address.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Blackburn is located in the Yarra River catchment and has historically experienced localised flooding, particularly in low-lying areas near tributaries and drainage lines. The suburb has limited but notable flood overlay coverage through LSIO designations. Overall flood risk is low to moderate for most residential areas, with elevated risk concentrated in specific pockets near waterways and drainage corridors.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with VIC planning scheme LSIO provisions for new development and vulnerable uses
- •Flood risk assessment and mitigation measures required for sensitive uses (aged care, hospitals, emergency services)
- •Mandatory consideration of floor levels and flood-resistant construction in flood-prone areas
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Blackburn is a well-established outer eastern suburb of Melbourne with predominantly residential, urban development and does not fall within a Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) under VIC planning schemes. While the suburb has some scattered trees and proximity to bushland reserves (e.g. Dandenong Ranges foothills further east), the dense suburban character and distance from continuous vegetation significantly reduce direct bushfire risk. Standard suburban building practices apply; no BAL-rated construction is typically required.
Crime & Safety
Blackburn in the Eastern Metropolitan Region of Victoria experiences crime rates broadly consistent with Melbourne metropolitan averages. Property crimes including theft and break-and-enter represent the largest crime categories, while assault incidents remain moderate. Crime trends in the area have remained relatively stable over recent years.
Total Incidents
4,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Blackburn is experiencing steady infill development focused on residential intensification and mixed-use precinct activation around the train station and Blackburn Lake. Council planning is supporting transit-oriented development and commercial corridor improvements along Mountain Highway, with moderate approval rates for medium-density residential and retail upgrades reflecting the suburb's established residential character and good transport connectivity.
Blackburn Lake Precinct Activation
0.5 kmLeisure and community facility upgrades around Blackburn Lake with improved public realm and recreational infrastructure.
Mountain Highway Commercial Corridor Development
1.2 kmCommercial and mixed-use intensification along key commercial strip with retail, office and residential components.
Residential Infill - Blackburn South
2 kmMedium-density residential subdivision with townhouses and apartments on established residential land.
Blackburn Train Station Precinct Improvements
0.8 kmPublic transport infrastructure upgrades and station precinct improvements to support transit-oriented development.
Local Retail Centre Refurbishment
1.5 kmUpgrade of local shopping centre with modern retail tenancies and improved pedestrian access.
Residential Apartment Block - Station Adjacent
0.9 kmMulti-storey apartment development capitalizing on proximity to rail transport hub.
Heritage & Conservation
Blackburn is a suburban locality in outer Melbourne with limited state heritage significance. The area developed primarily post-1950s as a residential suburb with modern housing, and lacks the dense heritage overlays typical of inner-city areas or established town centres.
Nearby Heritage Items