Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
71 Lily Drive
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone - Schedule 1
LEP: Mitchell Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11m or 3 storeys (with restrictions)
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Wallan is a regional centre in Victoria with established public primary and secondary schools serving the local community. Catholic and nearby public alternatives are within 4–5 km. Parents should verify current catchment boundaries directly with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) or the Department of Education.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Wallan are likely zoned for Wallan Primary School and Wallan Secondary College as the primary public catchment schools.
Nearby schools
Wallan Primary School
In catchmentWallan Secondary College
In catchmentKilmore District High School
St Anthony's Primary School
St Paul's College
Lockerbie Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
71 Lily Drive is located in Wallan, a regional area north of Melbourne with generally light traffic conditions. The property is situated on a quiet residential street with moderate access to major routes connecting to regional centers.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Peak hour traffic impact is minimal in the Wallan area. Morning and evening commuter traffic flows are generally manageable, with modest increases on connecting routes to the Mitchell Highway during typical 7-9am and 4-6pm periods.
Public Transport
Limited public transport access. The nearest regional bus services are approximately 1-2km away via local routes. No train stations within immediate proximity; nearest rail access is at Wallan Station approximately 3-4km away.
Public Transport
2 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: William Street (1.0km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
William Street
bus
Danaher Avenue
bus
Flood Risk
Wallan is an inland town in Victoria's central region with low to moderate flood risk. While elevated terrain provides general protection, localised LSIO overlays may apply near watercourse corridors (such as Merri Creek tributaries). Most properties fall outside high-risk flood zones, though development applications in identified inundation areas should be accompanied by appropriate flood studies.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with VIC Planning Scheme LSIO provisions for affected properties
- •Flood risk assessment may be required for development in mapped inundation areas
- •Setbacks and floor levels relative to probable maximum flood (PMF) extent
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Wallan is a semi-rural fringe suburb north of Melbourne with moderate bushfire risk due to surrounding grassland and woodland vegetation typical of the outer northern growth corridors. The area is likely to fall within a Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) and may be subject to the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) depending on proximity to vegetated ridges and drainage lines. Properties should comply with AS 3959 BAL-19 construction standards and maintain defensible space.
Crime & Safety
Wallan is a regional growth area northwest of Melbourne with crime rates generally consistent with Victorian regional averages. Theft and malicious damage remain the most prevalent offences, reflecting broader patterns in developing regional suburbs. The area maintains relatively stable crime conditions with police presence supporting community safety.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Wallan is experiencing steady residential growth as a growth-corridor suburb north of Melbourne, with greenfield subdivisions dominating the development pipeline. Key infrastructure bottlenecks around freeway access and water servicing are being addressed through council and authority projects. Development activity reflects typical exurban Melbourne sprawl patterns with incremental residential infill and essential utilities investment.
Wallan North Estate expansion
1.5 kmMajor greenfield residential subdivision adding 200+ residential lots to northern precinct with supporting local roads and drainage infrastructure.
Determination: 2025
Mitchell Freeway intersection upgrade
3 kmRegional roads authority project to improve traffic flow at key freeway interchange serving growth corridor between Melbourne and regional centres.
Determination: 2026
Wallan town centre commercial development
0.5 kmRetail and commercial mixed-use project targeting local centre infill with convenience retail and service uses.
Determination: 2024-2025
Recent residential DAs (small-scale)
2 kmMultiple scattered residential subdivisions and townhouse developments across fringe areas reflecting incremental growth pattern.
Water and sewerage capacity upgrade
2.5 kmMelbourne Water and local water authority planning servicing upgrades to support residential growth in northern growth corridor.
Heritage & Conservation
Wallan is a small rural township in the Shire of Murrindindi with modest heritage character concentrated around its late 19th and early 20th century civic and community buildings. The town centre contains scattered local heritage items typical of regional Victorian townships, but there are no formal heritage overlays or conservation areas affecting most residential properties. Individual heritage listings are limited and largely relate to community institutions rather than residential structures.
Nearby Heritage Items