Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
53B Kennedy Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone Schedule 1
LEP: Glen Eira Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
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 catchmentMcKinnon Secondary College
In catchmentSt. Jude's Primary School
Monash Catholic Primary School
St. Leonard's College
Haileybury
Brighton Grammar School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
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.
Nearby Major Roads
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
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Bradford Street (0.5km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Bradford Street
bus
Bossington Street
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Route 703 Ventura Bus
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Warrigal Road
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Unnamed stop
bus
Mackie Road
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Unnamed stop
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Unnamed stop
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Unnamed stop
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Farm Road
bus
Flood Risk
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
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
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.
Crime & Safety
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
Future Development
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 kmMulti-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 kmGlen 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 kmMultiple medium-density townhouse and apartment approvals on underutilised residential lots reflecting incremental densification pressure.
Determination: 2024-2026
McKinnon Secondary College Precinct Upgrade
1.1 kmState education facility renewal and asset management works to improve teaching facilities and student capacity.
Determination: 2025-2026
Gardeners Road Residential Development
1.4 km3–4 storey multi-unit residential building targeting services and convenience proximity to schools and shopping precinct.
Determination: 2024-2025
Heritage & Conservation
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