Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
Lot 250 Stringybark Rd
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Echuca-Moama Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres (generally 2-3 storeys)
Min Lot Size
400m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
McMahon's Place in central Echuca has good access to established public schools (Echuca Primary and Secondary College) within walking distance, plus Catholic and independent alternatives nearby. The area is well-serviced for both primary and secondary education, though families should confirm exact catchment zones with VIC Find My School.
Likely public catchment
McMahon's Place is likely zoned for Echuca Primary School (primary) and Echuca Secondary College (secondary) based on its central Echuca location. Verify final catchment boundaries with the VIC Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Echuca Primary School
In catchmentEchuca East Primary School
Echuca Secondary College
In catchmentSt. Mary's Primary School Echuca
Echuca Christian College
Kyneton Secondary College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Lot 250 Stringybark Rd is located in a rural residential area of Echuca with low traffic volumes typical of outer suburban zones. The property has reasonable access to main roads connecting to central Echuca, though traffic is generally light throughout the day.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour impact due to rural location. Morning and evening commuter traffic on nearby main roads (Cobb Highway, High Street) may see slight increases but no significant congestion affecting this address.
Public Transport
Limited public transport access. Approximately 5-7km from Echuca CBD where regional bus services operate. Private vehicle recommended for transport.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
McMahon's Place in Echuca is located in a high flood-risk zone due to proximity to the Murray River, which has a documented history of major flooding events (notably 1974, 1993, 2010–11). The Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) applies to much of Echuca's floodplain, and properties in this locality are likely to fall within the 1% AEP (Annual Exceedance Probability) flood extent. Comprehensive flood-risk assessment and adherence to VIC planning overlays are essential for any development or building works.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with VIC Planning Scheme Clause 44.04 (LSIO) requiring flood-compatible development
- •Finished floor levels must be set above the 1% AEP flood level plus freeboard
- •Restrictions on certain land uses (e.g. sensitive uses) in designated flood risk areas
- •Mandatory referral to flood authority (Goulburn-Broken Catchment Management Authority) for relevant permit applications
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
McMahon's Place, Echuca is located in an urban/semi-rural area within a major regional town. The property is unlikely to fall within a Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) due to the town's established nature, proximity to the Murray River, and predominance of irrigated farmland rather than dense native vegetation. While Echuca region experiences bushfire risk during severe fire weather, this specific inner-town location carries low bushfire risk compared to fringe-rural or heavily vegetated suburbs.
Crime & Safety
McMahon's Place in Echuca experiences crime rates broadly consistent with regional Victorian averages. Property-related offences including theft constitute the largest category, though serious violent crime remains relatively moderate. The suburb maintains a stable crime profile typical of regional Australian communities.
Total Incidents
1,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Echuca is experiencing modest development activity centred on riverfront heritage precinct renewal, town centre revitalisation, and peripheral residential infill rather than major greenfield expansion. Development momentum is driven by council heritage tourism initiatives, regional hospital infrastructure investment, and incremental residential infill within established suburbs, reflecting Echuca's role as a regional tourist and heritage destination rather than a high-growth metropolitan area.
Echuca Riverfront Precinct Renewal
0.5 kmCouncil-backed riverfront activation and heritage conservation project focusing on tourism and hospitality infrastructure along the Murray River.
Determination: 2026
High Street Commercial Upgrade
0.3 kmStreetscape and facade improvement program for central Echuca's heritage commercial core including accessibility and parking upgrades.
Residential Infill - Chapel Street
0.8 kmSmall-scale residential infill development delivering 8-12 townhouses on vacant/underutilised land within walking distance of town centre.
Regional Hospital Expansion
2 kmEchuca Regional Health expansion including new acute care wing and enhanced emergency department facilities.
Campaspe Precinct Housing
1.5 kmNew residential estate development targeting 40-60 lots on the southern edge of Echuca with focus on first-home buyer and downsizer demographics.
Heritage & Conservation
McMahon's Place is located in central Echuca's historic precinct, which features significant 19th-century river port heritage. The area is subject to local heritage overlays reflecting its importance as part of Echuca's conservation area. Properties in this locality are likely to experience heritage controls affecting development and renovation.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Permit required for external alterations to heritage buildings
- •Limitations on demolition or removal of heritage fabric
- •Requirements to maintain heritage character in streetscape
- •Restrictions on modern signage and facade modifications
Nearby Heritage Items