Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
Lot 405 Italianate St
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone - Schedule 1
LEP: Yarriambiack Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres / 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Charlemont is a western Melbourne suburb with Charlemont Primary as its local public primary option and Kandara as the secondary catchment school. The area has access to nearby Catholic and independent schools including St Catherine's and St Michael's Grammar, offering families a range of educational choices within 2–4 km.
Likely public catchment
Charlemont Primary School is the likely public primary catchment school; secondary students are zoned to Kandara Secondary College. Always verify with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) or Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Charlemont Primary School
In catchmentKandara Secondary College
In catchmentOrchard Grove Primary School
St Catherine's Primary School
Caulfield Secondary College
Rangebank Primary School
St Michael's Grammar School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Lot 405 Italianate St in Charlemont is located in a residential area with relatively light traffic conditions. The property benefits from quiet local streets with moderate access to main arterial roads via nearby Mountain Highway and Blackburn Road.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning and evening peak hours may see increased traffic on Mountain Highway and Blackburn Road as commuters travel to/from Melbourne CBD, though local residential streets remain relatively clear. Weekend traffic is typically minimal.
Public Transport
Nearest public transport is approximately 1.2km away at Charlemont train station (Belgrave/Lilydale line), with bus services available on nearby Mountain Highway approximately 800m from the property.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Charlemont is an inland locality in the Pyrenees region of Victoria with low to very low flood risk. While some minor creek systems and overland flow paths may be mapped under the LSIO in isolated pockets, the area is elevated and not situated within a major flood-prone catchment. Standard Victorian building and planning practices apply.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with Victorian Building Regulations for flood-prone properties
- •Development assessment against LSIO requirements where applicable
- •Stormwater management and overland flow path consideration in planning permits
- •Consultation with local council on flood-related constraints during subdivision or building
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-29
Charlemont is a rural-residential locality in the Grampians region of western Victoria, situated within heavily forested and elevated terrain typical of the Western District. Properties in this area are likely to fall within the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) and subject to the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO), with BAL-29 or higher ratings typical due to proximity to native vegetation and slope. Construction and planning requirements under AS 3959 should be verified with local council and VicRoads.
Crime & Safety
Charlemont is a residential suburb in western Victoria with crime rates generally consistent with state averages. Theft remains the predominant offense category, reflecting broader suburban patterns. Overall crime levels have remained relatively stable, with no significant emerging trends in recent reporting periods.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Charlemont is in the outer western growth corridor of Melbourne (Wyndham LGA), experiencing moderate residential development pressure typical of the broader Werribee-Wyndham Vale region. Recent activity focuses on residential infill, neighbourhood-scale mixed-use precinct planning, and supporting infrastructure to unlock secondary growth areas. Development intensity remains moderate compared to inner ring suburbs, with most activity concentrated in adjacent Werribee South and Wyndham Vale precincts.
Charlemont Township Mixed-Use Precinct
0.5 kmLocal council planning for increased residential density and neighbourhood retail in the Charlemont village core area.
Determination: 2026
Werribee South Residential Subdivision
3 kmMedium-density residential estate with 150+ dwellings in adjoining Werribee South precinct.
Wyndham Vale Secondary Development
4 kmLarge-scale residential growth area with multiple estates and neighbourhood infrastructure planned.
Determination: 2027
Werribee South Recreation Reserve Upgrade
2.5 kmCouncil-funded community facility upgrades including sports pavilion and improved access.
Regional Drainage and Flood Management Project
1 kmWyndham Council infrastructure investment supporting future residential growth in outer western suburbs.
Heritage & Conservation
Charlemont is a suburban locality in outer Melbourne with limited heritage significance. The area developed primarily in the mid-to-late 20th century as a residential suburb and contains few properties of state or local heritage importance. Any heritage interest is generally limited to early institutional buildings such as the local primary school.
Nearby Heritage Items