Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
6-8 Commercial Road
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Shire of Yarra Ranges Planning Scheme
Height Limit
9 metres or 2–3 storeys
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Mount Evelyn is a leafy, well-serviced suburb in the outer east with a strong public primary school and secondary access to Lilydale High School. Catholic and independent options including Steiner education are available within 4–5 km. Families should verify exact catchment boundaries with the VIC Department of Education.
Likely public catchment
Mount Evelyn is zoned for Mount Evelyn Primary School (primary) and Lilydale High School (secondary) under the VIC public catchment system.
Nearby schools
Mount Evelyn Primary School
In catchmentLilydale High School
In catchmentSt Joseph's Primary School, Lilydale
Nos da Cranlake Secondary College
Lilydale Steiner School
Tintern Grammar
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Mount Evelyn is a regional township with light to moderate traffic conditions on Commercial Road, the main thoroughfare. Traffic flow is generally steady outside peak periods, with typical congestion during morning and afternoon commute times as residents travel to Melbourne.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Moderate congestion on Commercial Road during weekday morning (7:30-9:00 AM) and evening (4:30-6:00 PM) peaks as commuters travel to/from Melbourne. Weekend traffic remains light. Local shopping and recreational activities generate minor midday traffic fluctuations.
Public Transport
Limited public transport access. Nearest bus stops serviced by local routes approximately 200-300m away. Belgrave train station (Sherbrooke Line) approximately 8-10km away, requiring vehicle access. Service frequency is moderate for regional standards.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Birmingham Road/Swansea Road (0.2km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Birmingham Road/Swansea Road
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Charles Rd/Hull Rd
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Hull Rd/Swansea Rd
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Hull Road Wetlands/Lakeview Dr
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Swansea Rd
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Josie Ct/Lakeview Dr
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Nicholson Cres/Swansea Rd
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Marne Rd
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Bella Vista Way/Lakeview Dr
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Birmingham Road
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Flood Risk
Mount Evelyn is located in the Dandenong Ranges foothills and is situated within the Olinda Creek catchment, which has experienced significant flooding historically. Properties near creek lines and lower-lying areas are typically subject to LSIO controls under the Cardinia Planning Scheme. While not all areas are equally flood-affected, the township's topography and proximity to defined waterways warrant a medium flood-risk classification for planning purposes.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with Victorian Flood Plain Management Strategy (VFMS) requirements
- •Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) assessment for properties near Olinda Creek and tributaries
- •Mandatory flood risk assessment for development in identified flood-prone areas
- •Floor level and building design requirements to mitigate flood inundation risk
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-29
Mount Evelyn is located in the Dandenong Ranges region of Victoria, a heavily forested and hilly area with significant bushfire risk. The suburb is likely within or near the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) and Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO), with typical BAL ratings of 19–29 depending on proximity to vegetation and topography. Properties in Mount Evelyn should be assessed for compliance with AS 3959 construction standards and require robust bushfire preparedness planning, including defensible space management and evacuation planning.
Crime & Safety
Mount Evelyn is a regional Victorian suburb with crime rates considerably below state averages, reflecting its semi-rural character and established community. Property-related offences such as theft and break-and-enter remain the primary crime categories, though rates remain modest. Overall crime conditions are stable with low violent crime prevalence, making it a relatively safe locality.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Mount Evelyn is a small mountain township in the Dandenong Ranges (Shire of Yarra Ranges) with modest, incremental residential development pressure rather than large-scale urban renewal. Activity centres on small residential subdivisions, local town centre upgrades, and regional infrastructure improvements along key arterial corridors. Development is typically constrained by bushfire risk, environmental overlays, and hills landscape character.
Mount Evelyn Town Centre Mixed-Use
0.3 kmLocal council-supported precinct upgrade with retail, residential and civic spaces in the Mount Evelyn village centre.
Belgrave-Gembrook Road Corridor Upgrade
1.5 kmVicRoads corridor improvement project enhancing traffic flow and safety on major regional route through the hills.
Recent Residential Subdivision - Emerald Road
0.8 kmSmall-to-medium residential lot subdivision delivering 8–15 dwelling sites on fringe land within township.
Mount Evelyn Primary School Expansion
0.6 kmEducational facility upgrade addressing local enrolment growth in the mountain township.
Rural Residential Lot Amalgamation Precinct
2.2 kmPlanned consolidation of rural land for low-density residential development on the urban fringe.
Heritage & Conservation
Mount Evelyn is an established regional township with scattered late 19th and early 20th century heritage buildings, particularly in the Main Street precinct. Local heritage overlays protect key structures and the township character. Properties within designated conservation areas may face development constraints and require heritage permits for significant works.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Heritage Overlay protection for identified structures may restrict external alterations
- •Local character study applies to certain streets/precincts; limitations on demolition or major modifications
- •Requirement to obtain planning permit for works to heritage-listed properties
- •Setback and design guidelines for new construction in designated character areas
Nearby Heritage Items