Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
54 Capstan Crescent
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Surf Coast Planning Scheme
Height Limit
2 storeys or 9m
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Curlewis is a small coastal suburb on the Bellarine Peninsula with a local public primary school and catchment to Bellerine Secondary College. Catholic and independent alternatives are available within a short drive, particularly in nearby Geelong and Bellerine areas.
Likely public catchment
Curlewis is likely zoned for Curlewis Primary School (primary) and Bellerine Secondary College (secondary); verify with VIC education department.
Nearby schools
Curlewis Primary School
In catchmentBellerine Secondary College
In catchmentSt. Bernadette's Primary School
Geelong Grammar School
Newcomb Primary School
St. Columba's Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
54 Capstan Crescent is located in Curlewis, a semi-rural suburb southwest of Melbourne with generally light traffic conditions. The area experiences minimal congestion except during peak hours when traffic from nearby employment centers increases.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Moderate impact during weekday peak hours (7-9am, 4-6pm) as residents commute to Geelong and Melbourne via Geelong Road. Weekend traffic remains light.
Public Transport
Limited public transport access. Nearest bus services approximately 1-1.5km away. Closest train station (Winchelsea) approximately 8-10km distant. Car dependency is high in this area.
Public Transport
No public transport stops found within 1.5km.
Flood Risk
Curlewis is a small coastal township in the Surf Coast region of VIC with moderate elevation and proximity to minor drainage lines rather than major river systems. Historical flood risk is generally low, though localised stormwater inundation and coastal influences warrant standard flood-risk due diligence. Properties should be assessed individually against current VIC planning overlays and council flood-risk mapping.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with Victorian Building Regulations for floor levels in identified flood-prone areas
- •Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) assessment where applicable under VIC planning scheme
- •Consideration of stormwater management and drainage in development approvals
- •Consultation with local council (Surf Coast Shire) on historical flood behaviour and site-specific risk
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-29
Curlewis is a coastal suburb in the Bellarine Peninsula region of Victoria with significant bushfire risk due to surrounding native vegetation, heathland, and proximity to bushland reserves. Properties in this area typically fall within the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) and are likely to require BAL-29 construction standards. The combination of vegetated terrain, coastal wind exposure, and fringe-rural development characteristics elevates bushfire risk above low-risk suburbs.
Crime & Safety
Curlewis is a regional suburb with crime rates below the Victorian state average across major categories. Property crimes represent the largest concern, though incidents remain relatively moderate. Overall safety conditions are consistent with comparable regional areas.
Total Incidents
1,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Curlewis is a small township in the Bellarine Peninsula region with modest development activity focused on residential subdivision and rural-residential conversion. Development pressure is moderate, reflecting broader Bellarine Peninsula growth trends, with most activity concentrated on township fringe and nearby growth precincts rather than within the township centre itself.
Curlewis Township Mixed-use Precinct
0 kmLocal mixed-use development incorporating retail, residential and community facilities in the township core.
Residential Subdivision - Curlewis South
1.2 km25-40 lot residential subdivision on rural-residential land south of the township.
Bellarine Peninsula Housing Growth Area
3.5 kmStaged residential release in the broader Bellarine Peninsula growth corridor with multiple estates under development.
Local Road Upgrade - Main Street
0.3 kmMain Street upgrade including drainage and traffic management improvements to support increased township activity.
Rural Lifestyle Lot Rezoning
2 kmProposed rezoning of rural land to rural residential (2-5ha minimum lots) on township periphery.
Heritage & Conservation
Curlewis is a small outer suburban locality in Victoria with limited formal heritage listings. The area contains modest early-to-mid 20th century residential development with some local cultural landmarks of community significance, but does not have a designated heritage conservation area or widespread heritage overlay protection.
Nearby Heritage Items