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53B Kennedy Street

Bentleigh East, VIC 3165
4 bed 0 bath 3 carhouse
Last updated: 21 May 20269/9 sections loaded
Expires: 19/08/2026

Zoning & Regional Plan

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GRZ1

General Residential Zone Schedule 1

LEP: Glen Eira Planning Scheme

Height Limit

11 metres or 3 storeys

Min Lot Size

300m²

✅ Permitted Uses

Dwelling (house)Dual occupancyMultiple dwellingsChild care centreHome-based businessGarden centre

❌ Prohibited Uses

WarehouseManufacturingPetrol stationIntensive animal husbandryNightclubIndustrial facility
Source: StMate AI — VIC planning scheme21/05/2026

Schools

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Bentleigh East is well-served by public schools, with Bentleigh Primary and McKinnon Secondary College as the main catchment options. The area also has good access to Catholic schools (St. Jude's, Monash Catholic) and several respected independent schools within a 5 km radius, including St. Leonard's College and Haileybury. Always verify current catchment boundaries with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority or VIC Department of Education.

Likely public catchment

Bentleigh East is likely zoned for Bentleigh Primary School (primary) and McKinnon Secondary College (secondary) under the VIC Department of Education catchment system.

Nearby schools

🎒

Bentleigh Primary School

In catchment
primary · publicEstablished public primary in the heart of Bentleigh East
0.5 km
🎓

McKinnon Secondary College

In catchment
secondary · publicWell-regarded public secondary serving the area
1.2 km
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St. Jude's Primary School

primary · catholicCatholic primary in nearby Bentleigh
1.5 km
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Monash Catholic Primary School

primary · catholicCatholic primary option in the broader area
2.8 km
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St. Leonard's College

combined · independentIndependent school (primary to secondary) in Brighton East
3.5 km
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Haileybury

secondary · independentSelective independent secondary in Keysborough
4.2 km
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Brighton Grammar School

secondary · independentIndependent secondary in neighbouring Brighton
4.8 km

Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.

Source: StMate AI — VIC schools21/05/2026

Traffic & Congestion

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53B Kennedy Street in Bentleigh East has moderate traffic conditions with good access to major arterial roads. The location benefits from proximity to key transport corridors connecting to the wider Melbourne metropolitan area.

Congestion Level:moderate

Nearby Major Roads

Centre RoadGardeners RoadStation StreetBentleigh RoadClayton RoadMoorakine Street

Peak Hour Impact

Morning peak (7-9am) and evening peak (5-7pm) see increased congestion on Centre Road and Gardeners Road, with flow-on effects to local streets. Station Street experiences elevated traffic during commute periods due to proximity to Bentleigh Station.

Public Transport

Bentleigh Station (Sandringham Line) approximately 800m away; bus routes available on Gardeners Road and Centre Road within 400-600m; regular tram service on nearby corridors

Source: StMate AI21/05/2026

Public Transport

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10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Bradford Street (0.5km).

Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)

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Bradford Street

bus

0.5 km
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Bossington Street

bus

0.5 km
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Route 703 Ventura Bus

bus

0.5 km
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Warrigal Road

bus

0.5 km
🚌

Unnamed stop

bus

0.5 km
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Mackie Road

bus

0.7 km
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Unnamed stop

bus

0.9 km
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Unnamed stop

bus

1.2 km
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Unnamed stop

bus

1.4 km
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Farm Road

bus

1.5 km
Source: OpenStreetMap (fallback)21/05/2026

Flood Risk

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low RiskZone: Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) – localised areas

Bentleigh East is a south-eastern Melbourne suburb with generally low to moderate flood risk. While not directly adjacent to major waterways like the Yarra River, some localised areas may fall within the LSIO due to stormwater ponding and drainage pathways. Most properties are at low risk, but site-specific assessment via council planning records and Melbourne Water mapping is recommended for any development or purchase.

Planning Controls

  • Compliance with VIC Building Regulations for flood-prone land (floor levels, materials)
  • Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) assessment required for affected properties
  • Stormwater management and detention requirements under planning scheme
  • Referral to Melbourne Water for drainage and waterway management advice
Source: StMate AI — VIC flood overlays21/05/2026

Bushfire Risk

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low Risk

BAL Rating

BAL-LOW

Vegetation Category: Scattered trees and gardens typical of inner suburban Melbourne; minimal grassland or native vegetation

Bentleigh East is a well-established inner southeastern suburb of Melbourne with predominantly urban and residential character. The area falls outside high-risk bushfire zones and is not subject to the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO). Bushfire risk is low due to limited vegetation density, urban development, and distance from major bushland interfaces.

Source: StMate AI — VIC bushfire mapping21/05/2026

Crime & Safety

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Bentleigh East is a residential suburb in Melbourne's south-east with crime rates generally below Victorian averages. Theft and malicious damage represent the most common incident types, while violent crime remains relatively low. The suburb maintains stable crime conditions consistent with similar middle-income residential areas in the metropolitan region.

Total Incidents

3,200

Estimated annual (2024-2025)

vs State

Below Average

Trend

➡️ stable

Crime Categories

Theft
890
Assault
420
Break and enter
340
Motor vehicle theft
280
Malicious damage
510
Source: StMate AI (based on BOCSAR data)21/05/2026

Future Development

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Bentleigh East (Glen Eira LGA) is experiencing moderate infill densification and mixed-use uplift along Centre Road, reflecting broader inner-southeast Melbourne development trends. Infrastructure investment, particularly flood mitigation and school facility upgrades, is supporting residential consolidation. Activity remains steady but conservative compared to major urban renewal precincts, with scattered DA approvals and incremental townhouse/apartment conversions dominating the pipeline.

Bentleigh East Mixed-Use Precinct (Centre Road corridor)

0.5 km
Mixed-useProposed

Multi-storey residential and retail development along Centre Road targeting improved walkability and urban activation in the activity centre.

Determination: 2026-2027

Elster Creek Flood Mitigation Project

1.2 km
InfrastructureUnder construction

Glen Eira and Bayside councils' joint infrastructure upgrade to manage stormwater and improve creek resilience across surrounding residential areas.

Determination: 2025

Bentleigh East Residential Infill DAs (scattered sites)

0.8 km
Residential subdivisionApproved

Multiple medium-density townhouse and apartment approvals on underutilised residential lots reflecting incremental densification pressure.

Determination: 2024-2026

McKinnon Secondary College Precinct Upgrade

1.1 km
InfrastructureApproved

State education facility renewal and asset management works to improve teaching facilities and student capacity.

Determination: 2025-2026

Gardeners Road Residential Development

1.4 km
Apartment buildingUnder construction

3–4 storey multi-unit residential building targeting services and convenience proximity to schools and shopping precinct.

Determination: 2024-2025

Source: StMate AI — VIC development trends21/05/2026

Heritage & Conservation

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Not Heritage Listed

Bentleigh East is a primarily post-1920s residential suburb in Melbourne's southeast with limited formal heritage protection. The area has scattered early 20th-century heritage places (notably the railway station and local churches) but most of the suburb comprises conventional residential development from the interwar and post-war periods. Individual properties are rarely heritage-listed, though some character housing may be informally valued for local townscape contribution.

⚠️ Restrictions

  • Localised heritage overlays may apply to select properties near railway station or heritage-listed buildings
  • Council may require heritage impact assessment for additions to pre-1940s properties in identified character zones
  • Protected trees and neighbourhood character provisions in some pockets

Nearby Heritage Items

Bentleigh Estate (former)local
0.5 km
Bentleigh Railway Stationlocal
1.2 km
St James the Apostle Anglican Churchlocal
0.8 km
Source: StMate AI — VIC heritage registers21/05/2026
Disclaimer: This report combines data from Australian Government open data portals (CC-BY 4.0) and StMate AI. For non-NSW properties some sections (zoning, flood, bushfire, development, heritage) are AI-generated based on publicly known suburb characteristics — always verify with the relevant council or authority before making decisions. This report does not constitute legal, financial, or planning advice.

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