Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
6 Lightwood Drive
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ
General Residential Zone
LEP: Moira Planning Scheme
Height Limit
9 metres (or 2-3 storeys)
Min Lot Size
600m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Merrijig is a small rural locality in Victoria's northeastern region. The locality is served by its own primary school, with secondary education typically via Mansfield Secondary College. Families have Catholic and independent options in nearby Mansfield and Benalla.
Likely public catchment
Merrijig Primary School is the local public primary catchment school; Mansfield Secondary College is the likely secondary catchment school for this rural area.
Nearby schools
Merrijig Primary School
In catchmentMansfield Secondary College
In catchmentBenalla Primary School
St Joseph's Primary School, Mansfield
Benalla Christian School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Merrijig is a small rural locality in Victoria with minimal traffic congestion. The property is situated on a quiet local road with very light vehicle volumes typical of regional areas.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Negligible peak-hour impact. Rural location experiences minimal traffic variation throughout the day with only occasional local and through-traffic.
Public Transport
Limited public transport access. Nearest regional bus services likely 15-20km away. Personal vehicle required for most transport needs.
Public Transport
No public transport stops found within 1.5km.
Flood Risk
Merrijig is a small rural locality in the Victorian high country (Mansfield Shire) situated at approximately 600–700 m elevation in the Upper Goulburn River catchment. While the broader region has tributaries and local waterways, Merrijig itself is not in a major flood-prone corridor comparable to the Yarra, Murrumbidgee, or northern Victorian river systems. Localised flood risk from minor creek systems and stormwater runoff exists but is generally low; properties should be checked against current LSIO mapping where applicable.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with VIC LSIO requirements for floor levels and building design in mapped areas
- •Stormwater management and detention basin design for new development
- •Assessment against the State Planning Policy framework for flood risk
- •Local planning scheme provisions specific to Mansfield Shire
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-29
Merrijig is a mountain village in the Victorian Alps (Mansfield Shire) located in a heavily forested area with significant bushfire risk. The property is highly likely to fall within a Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) and subject to Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) controls. Extreme fire risk is typical for this region due to elevation, dense vegetation, topography, and historical fire activity; AS 3959 BAL-29 construction standards should be assumed unless site-specific assessment confirms otherwise.
Crime & Safety
Merrijig is a small rural locality in Victoria's High Country region with crime rates substantially below state averages. The suburb experiences typical rural crime patterns with property-related incidents being more prevalent than violent crime. Community policing and low population density contribute to the relatively safe environment.
Total Incidents
1,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Merrijig is a small rural locality in the Pyrenees Shire in western Victoria's elevated plateau region with minimal development activity. The area is characterized by very low-density rural residential and agricultural uses with occasional small-scale lifestyle subdivision approvals. Development activity in the immediate locality is sparse, with most regional infrastructure and housing development concentrated in larger centres like Avoca and Beaufort 12-15 km distant.
Merrijig Locality Rural Residential Development
0.5 kmSmall-scale rural lifestyle subdivision with 2-5 hectare lots reflecting typical Pyrenees Shire development patterns in elevated areas.
Avoca Township Infrastructure Upgrade
12 kmRegional centre upgrades to water and sewerage servicing supporting surrounding rural communities including Merrijig.
Beaufort District Rural Living
15 kmScattered rural residential lots in adjacent Beaufort area consistent with broader Pyrenees Shire low-density dwelling expansion.
Regional Tourism and Equestrian Facilities
8 kmSmall-scale rural tourism and horse-based recreation development typical of elevated Grampians fringe localities.
Heritage & Conservation
Merrijig is a small rural locality in the High Country with modest local heritage significance, primarily centred on early 20th-century community buildings. The area lacks formal heritage conservation overlays or state-listed heritage places, typical of small regional towns outside major historical centres. Development is generally unrestricted by heritage controls, though individual buildings of local interest may warrant community recognition.
Nearby Heritage Items