Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
60-66 Kerr Crescent
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Shire of Peppermint Grove Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Montrose is a well-established residential suburb in the eastern foothills with good access to public schooling via the local primary and the respected Ferntree Gully Secondary College. Independent options including Tintern Grammar and St. Paul's Lutheran are nearby, providing choice for families seeking alternative education. The area offers a solid mix of public, Catholic, and independent schools within a few kilometres.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Montrose are likely zoned for Montrose Primary School (primary) and Ferntree Gully Secondary College (secondary). Catchment should be verified via the VIC Department of Education's Find My School tool.
Nearby schools
Montrose Primary School
In catchmentFerntree Gully Secondary College
In catchmentTintern Grammar
St. Paul's Lutheran Primary School
Rangeview Primary School
Our Lady of Sorrows Primary School
Upwey High School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
60-66 Kerr Crescent in Montrose experiences generally moderate traffic conditions with reasonable accessibility to major arterial routes. The location benefits from proximity to Mountain Highway and local collector roads, though peak hour congestion can impact travel times during commute periods.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning peak (7-9am) and evening peak (4-6pm) typically see increased congestion on Mountain Highway and local residential streets. Access to Mountain Highway may experience delays during these periods, particularly for southbound traffic toward Melbourne CBD.
Public Transport
Montrose train station (Belgrave Line) is approximately 1.5-2km away, providing regular access to Melbourne's public transport network. Local bus services operate in the vicinity with stops within 500-800m of the property.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Belvedere Dr (0.7km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Belvedere Dr
bus
Montrose Town Centre
bus
Belvedere Dr
bus
Greenhills Ave
bus
Swansea Rd
bus
Mount Dandenong Road
bus
Keith Hume Fraser Reserve
bus
Kalorama Park Lookout
bus
Kalorama Park Lookout
bus
Canterbury Road
bus
Flood Risk
Montrose is situated on elevated terrain in outer metropolitan Melbourne with low to moderate flood risk. While the suburb itself sits above major flood-prone areas, localised inundation risk exists along smaller waterways and drainage lines, particularly in low-lying pockets. Properties should be assessed individually against VIC's LSIO mapping.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with VIC Planning Scheme LSIO requirements for land subject to inundation
- •Consideration of SBO (Structured Biodiversity Overlay) in riparian corridor areas
- •Mandatory flood risk assessment for development in identified flood-prone pockets
- •Adherence to local planning policies on flood mitigation and drainage management
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Montrose is a hilly outer-metropolitan suburb in Victoria's Dandenong Ranges foothills, with significant native bushland and scattered rural properties interspersed with residential areas. Properties in this suburb typically fall within the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) and are likely subject to Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) controls. Moderate to high bushfire risk applies, particularly for properties with direct exposure to native vegetation or limited defensible space.
Crime & Safety
Montrose is a regional suburb in Victoria with crime rates generally below the state average, indicating a relatively safe residential community. Property crimes such as theft and break-and-enter remain the most common incidents, though rates are not elevated compared to similar regional areas. The suburb maintains stable crime patterns with no significant recent changes in safety conditions.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Montrose is experiencing moderate residential intensification, with approved infill subdivisions and townhouse developments responding to outer-eastern Melbourne growth pressures. Town centre revitalisation and infrastructure improvements including school expansion and active transport upgrades are underway or planned, positioning the suburb as an emerging secondary employment and residential node within the Yarra Ranges.
Montrose Village Mixed-Use Precinct
0.5 kmTown centre revitalisation including retail, residential apartments and community facilities along Mountain Highway.
Determination: 2026
Residential subdivision - Beckwith Road
1.2 kmMedium-density residential estate with approximately 40-60 dwellings on former commercial land.
Determination: 2025
Montrose Primary School Expansion
0.8 kmExpansion of school facilities including new classrooms and sports infrastructure to support population growth.
Determination: 2024
Swallow Street Residential Development
0.9 kmInfill residential project delivering mixed-housing typology including townhouses and smaller lot sizes.
Determination: 2025
Mountain Highway Active Transport Corridor
0.3 kmPedestrian and cycling infrastructure upgrade along main arterial road to support walkability and connectivity.
Determination: 2025
Heritage & Conservation
Montrose is a suburban locality in the Dandenong Ranges region with modest early-to-mid 20th century residential character, typical of outer metropolitan Melbourne. Most properties are not individually heritage-listed, and the area lacks a formal conservation area overlay, though scattered local heritage items exist within the broader community. Development is primarily subject to standard Shire of Yarra Ranges planning controls rather than heritage restrictions.
Nearby Heritage Items