Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
52 Franklin Road
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone Schedule 1
LEP: Colac Otway Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Mount Duneed is a rural locality in the Colac region with limited local schools; families typically access Winchelsea Primary nearby and Colac Secondary for secondary education. Catholic and independent options are available in nearby Colac, approximately 5 km away. Verification with the VIC Department of Education and Training is essential to confirm exact catchment boundaries.
Likely public catchment
Mount Duneed is likely zoned for Winchelsea Primary School and Colac Secondary College as the primary public catchment schools.
Nearby schools
Winchelsea Primary School
In catchmentColac Secondary College
In catchmentSt. Augustine's Primary School, Colac
Minaret Primary School
Colac Consolidated School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
52 Franklin Road, Mount Duneed is located in a semi-rural residential area with relatively light traffic conditions. The property has good access to major routes via nearby arterial roads, with typical suburban traffic patterns.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour impact in the immediate area. Some congestion may occur on the Princes Highway during morning and evening commute times, but the property's local roads experience light traffic throughout the day.
Public Transport
Limited public transport accessibility. Nearest bus services are approximately 1.5-2km away. The area is car-dependent with limited frequent public transport options.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Mount Duneed is located in the Geelong region of Victoria and is situated on elevated terrain with moderate topography. While the area may have localised drainage or runoff considerations typical of outer suburban Victoria, it is not within a major river flood overlay (such as Yarra River or Barwon River flood zones). Properties should be checked against current VIC planning overlays for any Land Subject to Inundation Overlay designation, but flood risk is generally considered low for the locality.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with VIC Planning Scheme Clause 44.04 (Land Subject to Inundation Overlay) where applicable
- •Flood risk assessment and mitigation measures for developments in mapped flood-prone areas
- •Finished floor levels and building design considerations to manage local drainage and runoff
- •Consultation with local council (City of Greater Geelong) on flood mapping and stormwater management
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-29
Mount Duneed is a fringe-rural suburb in the Surf Coast region of Victoria with significant bushfire risk due to its proximity to substantial areas of native vegetation and elevated terrain. The suburb falls within the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) and typically attracts BAL-29 or higher ratings depending on specific site exposure. Properties in this locality should be assessed individually under AS 3959 for bushfire-resistant construction and maintenance of defendable space is critical.
Crime & Safety
Mount Duneed is a regional Victorian suburb with crime rates generally below the state average. The suburb experiences typical property-related offences common to outer metropolitan areas, with theft being the most prevalent category. Overall crime conditions remain relatively stable with low violent crime rates.
Total Incidents
2,400
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Mount Duneed is an outer growth suburb in Geelong's eastern corridor experiencing steady greenfield residential expansion. Development activity is primarily focused on residential estate extensions and supporting local infrastructure, reflecting typical exurban sprawl patterns. Planning emphasis includes road upgrades and community facilities to support projected population increases over the medium term.
Mount Duneed Estate expansion
0.5 kmLarge-scale greenfield residential estate development extending existing Mount Duneed precinct with mixed lot sizes and standard allotments.
Surf Coast Highway corridor upgrades
2 kmRoad and utility infrastructure improvements to support population growth along major regional transport corridor.
Local neighbourhood retail precinct
1.5 kmSmall-scale convenience retail and community service hub to support growing residential population.
Secondary schools and educational facilities
3 kmEducation infrastructure planning to service anticipated population growth in outer growth corridor.
Mount Duneed residential DAs (various)
1 kmMultiple small to medium residential development approvals typical of outer suburban growth area east of Geelong.
Heritage & Conservation
Mount Duneed is a rural outer suburb in the Colac-Otway region of southwestern Victoria with minimal heritage overlay. The area is predominantly agricultural and residential with limited historic built heritage within the suburb itself. Nearby towns such as Winchelsea and Dunkeld contain the region's most significant heritage items.
Nearby Heritage Items