Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
5 Westminster Drive
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone Schedule 1
LEP: Knox Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Rowville is a well-serviced outer-eastern suburb with strong public primary and secondary options, particularly Rowville Primary and Rowville Secondary College. Independent and Catholic alternatives including Tintern Grammar and Emmaus Catholic College are within reach. Families should confirm catchment boundaries with official VIC education resources.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Rowville are typically zoned for Rowville Primary School (primary) and Rowville Secondary College (secondary); verify exact catchment via the VIC Department of Education website.
Nearby schools
Rowville Primary School
In catchmentRowville Secondary College
In catchmentSaint Andrew's Lutheran Primary School
Tintern Grammar
Emmaus Catholic College
Mountain View Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
5 Westminster Drive, Rowville is located in a residential area with moderate traffic flow. The property has reasonable access to major roads including Mountain Highway and Stud Road, which provide connectivity to the broader road network.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Peak hour congestion (7-9am and 4-6pm weekdays) may affect access via Mountain Highway and Stud Road as these routes experience increased commuter traffic towards the CBD and Monash Freeway. Local streets generally remain clear.
Public Transport
Approximately 800m to nearest bus stops servicing routes in the Rowville area. Closest train station is Huntingdale Station approximately 4.5km away, requiring car or bus access.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Rowville, located in Melbourne's outer southeast, experiences low to very low flood risk overall. While the suburb is served by the Dandenong Creek catchment system, most of Rowville sits on elevated terrain with limited direct waterway exposure. Localised LSIO overlays apply to scattered properties near minor watercourses and drainage lines, but widespread inundation risk from major flood events is minimal.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with VIC planning scheme overlays (LSIO/SBO where applicable)
- •Consideration of Dandenong Creek and tributary flood behaviour in eastern portions
- •Stormwater management and detention basin requirements under VIC drainage standards
- •Building setback and floor level controls in identified flood-prone pockets
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Rowville is a fringe-residential suburb in southeastern Melbourne with moderate bushfire risk due to its location near the Dandenong Ranges and pockets of native vegetation. Properties in Rowville are likely to fall within the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) and subject to BAL-19 construction standards. The risk is elevated relative to inner Melbourne but lower than mountain or heavy forest areas.
Crime & Safety
Rowville is an outer eastern Melbourne suburb with crime rates generally below Victorian state averages, indicating a relatively safe residential community. Property-related offences including theft and malicious damage represent the highest categories, reflecting patterns typical of established suburban areas. Overall crime trends remain stable with no significant recent increases in major incident categories.
Total Incidents
3,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Rowville is experiencing moderate development activity typical of outer-eastern Melbourne, with emphasis on residential infill, activity centre intensification around Rowville Central, and conversion of former industrial/employment land to mixed-use and residential uses. Key drivers include population growth in the outer east, strategic infill opportunities, and council planning to support increased density near activity centres and transport corridors.
Rowville Central Mixed-use Development
0.5 kmMedium-density residential and retail precinct centered on Rowville Central shopping district with improved pedestrian connectivity.
Stud Park Estate Residential Subdivision
2 kmMulti-stage residential estate release across former employment land with townhouses and dual occupancy opportunities.
Mountain Highway Urban Renewal Corridor
1.5 kmActivity centre intensification and streetscape improvements along Mountain Highway with medium-density residential and commercial uses.
Rowville Secondary College Expansion and New Sports Facilities
1.2 kmEducational facility upgrade and community sports precinct development supporting local population growth.
Recent Residential DAs - Various Locations
2.5 kmScattered infill and small-scale subdivision approvals across the suburb typical of outer-eastern Melbourne growth corridors.
Heritage & Conservation
Rowville is a post-war outer suburban locality in Melbourne's south-eastern fringe with limited heritage significance. The area developed primarily from the 1960s onwards as a residential suburb with modern housing stock, and contains few heritage-listed properties or conservation overlays. Local heritage interest is restricted to early community buildings such as the primary school and churches, which have modest local significance.
Nearby Heritage Items