Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
Centurion Avenue Avenue
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone - Schedule 1
LEP: Melton Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Tarneit is a rapidly growing outer western Melbourne suburb with new public schools (Tarneit Primary and Secondary College) established to serve the development. Catholic options like St Paul's are also available locally. Families should confirm catchment zones directly with the VIC Department of Education, as boundary changes are common in growth areas.
Likely public catchment
Tarneit is likely zoned for Tarneit Primary School and Tarneit Secondary College; verify with VIC Education's Find My School tool.
Nearby schools
Tarneit Primary School
In catchmentTarneit Secondary College
In catchmentCaroline Springs Primary School
St Paul's Primary School, Tarneit
Mercy College, Coburg
Cobblebank Primary School
Laverton Secondary College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Centurion Avenue in Tarneit experiences moderate traffic congestion, particularly during peak hours due to its proximity to the Western Highway and major retail areas. The location benefits from established suburban road networks but can experience bottlenecks during morning and afternoon commute periods.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning peak (7-9am) and evening peak (4-6pm) see increased traffic volumes, particularly on Tarneit Road and access points to the Western Highway. School zone restrictions also impact afternoon traffic.
Public Transport
Approximately 800-1000m from Tarneit railway station (Werribee line), with regular bus services available on nearby major roads including route 456 and 457.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Sayers Road/Davis Road (1.0km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Sayers Road/Davis Road
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Sayers Road/Davis Road
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Beckworth Boulevard/Davis Road
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Riley Terrace/Davis Road
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Lamington Drive/Davis Road
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Isabella Way/Davis Road
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Tyler Crescent/Moorookyle Avenue
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Tyler Crescent/Moorookyle Avenue
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Edmund Drive/Moorookyle Avenue
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Edmund Drive/Moorookyle Avenue
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Flood Risk
Tarneit in Melbourne's western growth corridor has predominantly low flood risk, though localized areas near the Werribee River and tributary drainage systems are subject to the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay. Most residential properties are situated on elevated terrain away from major waterways, but developers and property owners in mapped LSIO zones must demonstrate flood-mitigation compliance during planning approval. Historical flooding in the broader western region is limited, making Tarneit generally a lower-risk area compared to traditional flood-prone Victorian catchments.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with Melbourne Planning Scheme Clause 44.04 (Land Subject to Inundation Overlay)
- •Flood-sensitive development assessment for properties within identified LSIO areas
- •Stormwater management and detention requirements under Victoria's flooding guidelines
- •Consideration of Werribee River and local drainage catchment impacts
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Tarneit is a growth corridor suburb northwest of Melbourne with predominantly low bushfire risk due to urban and peri-urban development, scattered vegetation, and distance from significant bushland. The area is unlikely to fall within the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) or Bushfire Prone Area (BPA), though individual properties should be verified against current VicPlan mapping. Standard building practices without BAL-rated construction are typically appropriate.
Crime & Safety
Tarneit, a growing outer-metropolitan suburb in Victoria's western region, experiences crime rates broadly consistent with expanding outer-urban areas in the state. Property crimes including theft and break-and-enter represent the majority of incidents, while violent offences remain below state average. The suburb's rapidly developing nature and young demographic profile are typical factors influencing the current crime landscape.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Tarneit is experiencing significant greenfield and station precinct-led development activity typical of outer Melbourne growth corridors. The suburb shows strong residential intensification around transport nodes, mixed-use precinct development, and supporting community infrastructure. Recent council DA approvals reflect planned density uplift and activation of key commercial precincts aligned with station accessibility.
Tarneit Central Mixed-use Precinct
0.5 kmSignificant mixed-use development centring on the Tarneit train station with residential apartments, retail and community facilities as part of precinct activation.
Determination: 2025-2026
Residential subdivision - Stage 2, North Tarneit
2 kmMulti-stage residential subdivision delivering 200+ lots across townhouses and detached housing in expanding northern precinct.
Determination: 2025
Tarneit Road commercial corridor intensification
1.5 kmStrategic corridor upgrade with approved DAs for neighbourhood centres, service stations and convenience retail along key transport corridor.
Determination: 2024-2025
Westside Station precinct activation
3 kmStation precinct development including medium-density residential, retail and improved pedestrian connectivity supporting transport-oriented growth.
Determination: 2025-2026
Primary school and community facility
1.2 kmNew primary school and associated community hub responding to residential growth and population demand in expanding suburb.
Determination: 2024
Heritage & Conservation
Tarneit is a outer-suburban growth area in Melbourne's west with minimal heritage overlay. The suburb developed primarily from the 2000s onwards as a greenfield residential estate, with limited pre-1980s structures of heritage significance. No formal heritage conservation area or significant heritage restrictions apply to most residential properties.
Nearby Heritage Items