Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
Lot 1634 Verdant Hill
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Melton Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres (3 storeys typical)
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Tarneit is a rapidly developing outer-western suburb with good access to newer public primary schools and Caroline Springs Secondary College. Several Catholic primary and secondary options (MacKillop, St Francis of Assisi) provide alternative schooling within 2–4 km. The area is growing and school capacities should be confirmed with current enrolment data.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Tarneit are typically zoned to Tarneit Primary School (or Tarneit Village Primary School) for primary years, and Caroline Springs Secondary College for secondary years. Always verify with the VIC Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Tarneit Primary School
In catchmentTarneit Village Primary School
In catchmentCaroline Springs Secondary College
In catchmentSt Albans Secondary College
MacKillop Catholic Regional College
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Primary School
Sunshine College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Lot 1634 Verdant Hill is located in the developing Tarneit suburb with moderate traffic conditions typical of outer metropolitan areas. The location benefits from relatively new infrastructure but experiences increased congestion during peak hours due to limited alternate routes.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning (7-9am) and evening (4-6pm) peak hours see noticeable congestion on Tarneit Road and Boardwalk Boulevard as residents commute to CBD and employment areas. School hours also contribute to localized traffic increases. Reverse-peak traffic is generally lighter.
Public Transport
Approximately 1.2-1.5km to nearest bus stops on Tarneit Road (Routes 412, 413). Closest railway station is Tarneit Station approximately 2-2.5km away, providing access to the Werribee line for Melbourne CBD commuting.
Public Transport
2 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Unnamed stop (1.0km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Unnamed stop
bus
Unnamed stop
bus
Flood Risk
Tarneit is a growing outer-western Melbourne suburb with generally low to localised flood risk. While the area is not within a major river floodplain (unlike Hawkesbury-Nepean or Yarra catchments), parts of Tarneit are subject to LSIO designation due to Kororoit Creek and urban stormwater drainage corridors managed by Melbourne Water. Most properties experience low risk, though localized low-lying areas warrant standard Victoria Planning Provisions flood mitigation compliance.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with Melbourne Water flood-related planning scheme amendments for Kororoit Creek and tributary drainage corridors
- •Finished floor level requirements for properties within mapped flood-prone areas
- •Stormwater management and detention basin design to mitigate localized overland flow risk
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Tarneit is a developing outer-western Melbourne suburb with predominantly urban and semi-urban character. While located in a growth corridor, it lacks the dense native vegetation and hilly terrain typical of high-risk bushfire areas, and is unlikely to fall within the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO). Properties should be verified against current Victorian planning overlays, but bushfire risk is generally low for this locality.
Crime & Safety
Tarneit, a growing western Melbourne suburb, experiences crime rates broadly consistent with outer metropolitan Victoria. Property-related offences, particularly theft and malicious damage, represent the largest categories. Overall crime levels remain stable with typical patterns for a developing residential area with young demographic concentration.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Tarneit is experiencing significant greenfield and infill residential development as part of Melbourne's outer-western growth corridor, with multiple estate stages under construction, town centre consolidation, and supporting community infrastructure (schools, retail, services) being delivered. Development activity is moderate-to-strong, characterised by staged suburban subdivision, mixed-use precinct intensification, and typical outer-urban DA pressure aligned with VPA obligations and infrastructure staging.
Tarneit Town Centre Mixed-Use Development
0.5 kmMajor town centre precinct with residential apartments, retail, community facilities and public realm improvements anchoring the suburb's growth corridor.
Determination: 2025
Residential subdivision - Stage 3
1.2 kmMulti-stage suburban lot release targeting family homes across 40+ hectares within the broader Tarneit growth area.
Primary School and Community Hub
0.8 kmNew government primary school and integrated community facility supporting rapid population growth in the precinct.
Determination: 2025
Local retail and neighbourhood centre DAs
1.5 kmMultiple small-scale neighbourhood shopping and service centre approvals responding to residential infill and estate completion.
Determination: 2024-2025
Medium-density residential - apartment precinct
2 km3-4 storey apartment proposals within growth corridor targeting mid-range density housing near transport corridors.
Heritage & Conservation
Tarneit is a modern outer-suburban development in Melbourne's western growth corridor with minimal heritage character. The suburb was predominantly developed from the 2000s onwards as a greenfield residential area, resulting in very few heritage-listed properties or conservation areas. Any heritage significance in the immediate locality relates to early educational institutions rather than built heritage conservation overlays.
Nearby Heritage Items