Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
Lot 221 Fernisky Drive - Eastleigh Estate
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone Schedule 1
LEP: Casey Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Cranbourne East has strong local public options with Cranbourne East Primary and Cranbourne Secondary College as the main catchment schools. Catholic alternatives including St. Paul's Primary and St. Peter's Secondary are nearby. The area offers a good mix of well-resourced public and faith-based schools within a growing outer-eastern corridor.
Likely public catchment
Cranbourne East is typically zoned for Cranbourne East Primary School and Cranbourne Secondary College; verify current catchment boundaries with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority.
Nearby schools
Cranbourne East Primary School
In catchmentCranbourne Secondary College
In catchmentSt. Paul's Primary School, Cranbourne
St. Peter's Secondary College, Cranbourne
Fountain Primary School
Mount Waverley Secondary College
Clyde Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Lot 221 Fernisky Drive in Eastleigh Estate, Cranbourne East, is situated in a developing residential area with relatively light traffic conditions. The location benefits from proximity to major arterial routes while maintaining good local accessibility through estate roads.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal impact during peak hours due to the residential estate location away from major commercial centers. Some localized congestion may occur during school times and morning/evening commute periods on Berwick-Cranbourne Road.
Public Transport
Nearest public transport is approximately 1.5-2km away with limited direct bus services. Nearest train station (Cranbourne Line) is approximately 4-5km distant, requiring car access for most residents.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Unnamed stop (0.3km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Unnamed stop
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Unnamed stop
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Rapallo Way/Thompsons Rd
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Unnamed stop
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Hunt Club Village SC/Linsell Bvd
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Hunt Club Village SC/Linsell Bvd
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Hamilton Dr/Narre Warren-Cranbourne Rd
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Camms Road on South Gippsland Highway
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Tangemere Way/Linsell Bvd
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Tangemere Way/Linsell Bvd
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Flood Risk
Cranbourne East is an inland, elevated suburb in Melbourne's south-eastern growth corridor with low to very low flood risk from major rivers. However, isolated pockets near seasonal wetland systems and local drainage pathways may trigger LSIO or planning requirements; standard stormwater management and floor level compliance apply to affected properties. Most of the suburb is outside mapped flood overlays but local council flood studies should be consulted during development assessment.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with VIC planning scheme LSIO requirements for floor levels and flood-resistant construction
- •Drainage and stormwater management assessment, particularly for properties near Cranbourne East wetlands and seasonal waterways
- •Referral to relevant water authority (Southern Water) for any development in or near flood-prone localities
- •Assessment of historical local drainage issues and council flood mapping
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Cranbourne East is a fringe-urban suburb in southeast Melbourne with low to moderate bushfire risk. The area is largely developed with suburban density, limited extensive vegetation, and distance from major bushland interfaces. Most properties are unlikely to fall within a Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO), though verification against current VIC BMO mapping is recommended.
Crime & Safety
Cranbourne East experiences crime rates above the Victorian state average, with property crimes and assault being notable concerns. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime patterns with modest fluctuations year-to-year. Local crime prevention initiatives and community engagement programs continue to address the elevated incident rates.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Cranbourne East is experiencing steady residential infill and greenfield estate development as part of the greater outer southern growth corridor expansion. Infrastructure projects including schools, community facilities and local commercial nodes are being staged to support population growth. Industrial and employment precinct intensification along transport corridors is also underway, reflecting the area's role in Melbourne's logistics and distribution networks.
Cranbourne East residential subdivision
0.5 kmMulti-stage residential estate development with townhouses and single-dwelling lots across 20+ hectares in the Cranbourne East precinct.
Determination: 2025-2027
Berwick-Cranbourne employment precinct expansion
2.5 kmIndustrial and light commercial zoning intensification along the Princes Highway corridor supporting logistics and manufacturing uses.
South Eastern Community Hub
1.2 kmLocal community centre, childcare and library facility planned as part of broader neighbourhood infrastructure rollout.
Determination: 2025
Cranbourne East primary school expansion
0.8 kmCapacity expansion and new facility construction to service growing residential catchment in the outer southern growth corridor.
Determination: 2024-2025
Recent infill residential DAs
1.5 kmSmall-to-medium residential development applications on previously underutilised sites within existing neighbourhood fabric.
Retail and commercial nodes
0.7 kmLocal shopping centre and convenience retail facilities to support growing residential population in the broader Cranbourne precinct.
Heritage & Conservation
Cranbourne East is a relatively modern outer suburban area in Melbourne's south-eastern growth corridor with minimal heritage overlay. The locality is predominantly post-1970s residential development with few places of historical significance; nearby Cranbourne town centre contains older heritage assets but the East precinct itself is characterised by contemporary housing estates.
Nearby Heritage Items