Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
Lot 1626 Verdant Hil
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Melton Planning Scheme
Height Limit
14 metres
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Tarneit is a growing outer-western Melbourne suburb with multiple public primary schools and clear secondary catchment pathways. Catholic and independent options exist nearby, particularly Mercy College for secondary and Sacré-Cœur for primary. Always confirm catchment boundaries directly with the Department of Education and Training Victoria.
Likely public catchment
Tarneit is likely zoned for Tarneit Primary or Tarneit Rise Primary (primary), with secondary catchment typically to Caroline Springs College or St Albans Secondary College. Verify via the VIC education department.
Nearby schools
Tarneit Primary School
In catchmentTarneit Rise Primary School
In catchmentWestbourne Grammar School
Caroline Springs College
In catchmentSt Albans Secondary College
Mercy College Coburg
Sacré-Cœur
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Verdant Hill in Tarneit is a developing residential area with moderate traffic conditions. The property benefits from proximity to major arterial roads but may experience congestion during peak hours due to limited alternative routes through the estate.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and evening peak hours (7-9am, 4-6pm) see increased traffic on Tarneit Road and connecting local roads. The growing residential population in Verdant Hill and surrounding estates creates cumulative congestion toward major routes to the city.
Public Transport
Approximately 800-1000m to nearest bus stops on Leakes Road. No current train station within immediate vicinity; closest stations are Tarneit (approximately 3km) and Williams Landing (approximately 4km), both requiring bus or car access.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Tarneit is a growth area in Melbourne's western suburbs with low to very low flood risk. The suburb is primarily elevated and inland from major waterways; however, small drainage lines and urban stormwater management are managed under Melbourne Water. Properties in isolated low-lying pockets near tributary systems may have limited LSIO coverage, but the majority of the area is considered suitable for residential development with standard stormwater controls.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with VIC Floodplain Management Strategy and local planning policies
- •Building design standards may apply in areas with identified flood risk (e.g. floor levels, wet/dry proofing)
- •Development assessment against LSIO and State Emergency Management Lifelines routes
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Tarneit is a western growth-corridor suburb of Melbourne with predominantly urban and suburban development, grassland, and scattered vegetation. It typically falls outside or on the fringe of VIC's Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) and Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO). While some properties may be subject to low-level bushfire risk planning considerations, the suburb's built density and limited interface with dense native forest or scrub result in a low overall bushfire risk profile.
Crime & Safety
Tarneit, a growing outer western Melbourne suburb, experiences crime rates broadly consistent with Victorian averages for developing areas. Theft and malicious damage represent the most prevalent offense categories. The suburb's rapidly expanding population and infrastructure development contribute to a stable crime profile typical of outer metropolitan regions.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Tarneit is experiencing rapid residential infill and town centre consolidation as a major growth area in Melbourne's western suburbs. The suburb is transitioning from greenfield estate development to mixed-use density around the central precinct, supported by state infrastructure investment in transport. Developer activity remains strong across residential subdivisions and apartment buildings, with significant council planning focus on establishing retail and community services to support population growth.
Tarneit Central Mixed-use Precinct
0.5 kmMajor town centre development with residential apartments, retail, and community facilities anchoring the Tarneit growth corridor.
Determination: 2025-2026
Residential subdivision – Stage 2
1.2 kmMulti-stage residential estate delivering 200+ dwelling lots in the western growth precinct.
Tarneit Road Widening & Intersection Upgrade
0.3 kmState-funded transport upgrade to support increased traffic from surrounding residential and mixed-use development.
Residential apartment building DA
0.8 kmMedium-density apartment proposal (4–6 storeys) within the Tarneit town centre precinct.
Educational facility expansion
1.5 kmPrimary school and childcare facility expansion to serve growing residential population in the precinct.
Heritage & Conservation
Tarneit is a relatively new outer-western suburb of Melbourne with minimal heritage overlay or conservation area designations. The area has limited state or local heritage listings, reflecting its post-2000s development trajectory as a greenfield residential community. Any heritage significance is associated with early settlement infrastructure and natural landscape features rather than historic building stock.
Nearby Heritage Items