Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
60 Marlin Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone - Schedule 1
LEP: Surf Coast Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Smiths Beach is a coastal suburb in the Surf Coast region served primarily by Anglesea's public schools. Catholic and independent options including Sacred Heart Primary and Geelong Grammar provide alternatives, though independent schools are further afield. Families should verify specific catchment boundaries with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) or local education office.
Likely public catchment
Smiths Beach is likely zoned for Anglesea Primary School and Anglesea Secondary College as the primary public catchment schools.
Nearby schools
Anglesea Primary School
In catchmentAnglesea Secondary College
In catchmentBellerine Street Primary School
Sacred Heart Primary School, Anglesea
Geelong Grammar School
Colac Secondary College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Smiths Beach is a coastal locality with minimal traffic congestion typical of regional Victoria. The area experiences light traffic volumes with seasonal increases during summer holidays and weekends.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour congestion in the residential area itself. Summer holidays and weekend traffic to nearby beaches may cause temporary increases on access roads to coastal attractions.
Public Transport
Limited public transport; nearest services are regional coach services approximately 8-12km away in larger towns. Private vehicle recommended for transport.
Public Transport
2 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Dolphin Dr/Back Beach Rd (Smiths Beach) (0.8km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Dolphin Dr/Back Beach Rd (Smiths Beach)
bus
Sunset Strip/Back Beach Road
bus
Flood Risk
Smiths Beach is located on the Bellarine Peninsula in Victoria and is subject to the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) due to its coastal and low-lying topography, with exposure to storm surge, coastal flooding, and local catchment inundation. Historical coastal storm events and proximity to marine environments create medium flood risk. Development in this area is subject to stringent VIC planning controls requiring elevated floor levels and flood-compatible design.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with VIC planning scheme LSIO requirements for new buildings and substantial renovations
- •Floor levels must be designed to be above the probable maximum flood level or 500 mm freeboard above the 1% AEP flood level
- •Flood risk assessment and management plan may be required for development in the overlay zone
- •Restrictions on vulnerable uses (e.g. hospitals, aged care) in high-risk flood areas
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-29
Smiths Beach is a coastal township in the Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria, characterised by native vegetation and fringe-rural development that places it within a designated Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) and Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) zone. The combination of dry grassland, scattered woodland, and proximity to coastal scrubland creates significant ember attack and radiant heat exposure risk, particularly during high-risk fire weather periods in summer and autumn. Properties in this locality should comply with BAL-29 construction standards and implement robust asset protection and vegetation management protocols.
Crime & Safety
Smiths Beach is a coastal suburb with crime rates below the Victorian state average, reflecting its smaller population size and established residential character. Property crimes including theft and break-and-enter represent the primary concerns, though violent crime remains relatively low. Overall crime conditions are stable with typical seasonal fluctuations associated with holiday periods.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Smiths Beach is a small coastal locality in Colac Otway Shire with limited active development pipeline. Development activity is minimal and primarily focused on coastal foreshore management and regional tourism infrastructure rather than residential growth. Any local development will typically involve small-scale infill, rural residential subdivisions, and council-led public amenity works rather than major mixed-use or apartment developments.
Smiths Beach Coastal Reserve Enhancement
0.5 kmCoastal protection and recreational amenity upgrade for Smiths Beach foreshore area.
Colac Otway Shire Residential Infill
8 kmSmall-scale residential infill and lot subdivision within nearby Colac township area.
Great Ocean Road Tourism Infrastructure
12 kmRegional tourism and visitor facility improvements along the Great Ocean Road corridor.
Rural Residential Estate Development
6 kmSmall-scale rural residential lot creation on the urban fringe of nearby townships.
Heritage & Conservation
Smiths Beach is a small coastal locality on Phillip Island with limited formal heritage overlay protection. The area is characterised by relatively recent residential and holiday home development rather than historic built heritage, though the broader Phillip Island region has state-level significance for natural and maritime heritage.
Nearby Heritage Items