Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
Lot 56 Livingston Boulevard
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Benalla Planning Scheme
Height Limit
9 metres / 2 storeys
Min Lot Size
600m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Benalla offers a small-town schooling profile with a reliable public primary and secondary college as core options. Catholic and independent alternatives exist locally, with Mount Emu Primary nearby. For secondary choices beyond the public system, families often consider Wangaratta schools. Verify all catchment boundaries directly with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) or local education district office.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Benalla are typically zoned for Benalla Primary School and Benalla Secondary College as the main public catchment schools.
Nearby schools
Benalla Primary School
In catchmentBenalla Secondary College
In catchmentBenalla Catholic Primary School
Benalla Performing Arts Secondary
Mount Emu Primary School
Wangaratta High School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Lot 56 Livingston Boulevard is located in Benalla, a regional Victorian town with generally light traffic conditions. The property benefits from being on a main arterial route with moderate through-traffic typical of rural Victoria.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour impact. As a regional town, Benalla experiences light commuter traffic during typical peak hours (7-9am, 4-6pm). Local traffic is predominantly generated by town residents and regional through-traffic on the highway.
Public Transport
Benalla railway station is approximately 1.5km away, serviced by regional passenger rail services to Melbourne and Albury-Wodonga. Local bus services are available but infrequent, typical of regional Victoria.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Benalla township experiences medium flood risk due to proximity to the Broken River and Benalla Creek. The town has a documented history of inundation, notably during the 1993 and 2012 flood events. LSIO overlays cover flood-prone precincts, and council planning controls require flood-risk assessment for new development in affected areas.
Planning Controls
- •Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) applies to properties in mapped flood-prone areas along Benalla Creek and the Broken River
- •Development in LSIO areas requires flood risk assessment and may trigger requirements for flood-resistant construction or elevation
- •Planning permit required for buildings and works in flood-affected areas; referral to Benalla Rural City Council flood team mandatory
- •Some properties may fall within the Broken River flood study area with specific floor-level requirements
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-29
Benalla is a rural town in north-central Victoria situated in elevated terrain with mixed grassland and eucalypt woodland. Properties in and around Benalla typically fall within the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) and are likely to be assigned BAL-29 or higher, reflecting the combination of hilly topography, dry grassland fuel, and proximity to forest vegetation. AS 3959 construction standards and bushfire-resistant design are recommended for new buildings and major renovations.
Crime & Safety
Benalla is a regional Victorian town with crime rates below the state average, reflecting typical patterns for rural and regional communities. Property-related offences including theft constitute the largest category, while violent offences remain relatively low. The suburb maintains stable crime conditions year-to-year with no significant escalation trends.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Benalla is a regional centre in north-central Victoria with modest development activity focused on town centre revitalisation, controlled residential fringe growth, and infrastructure maintenance rather than major urban renewal. Development pressure remains low relative to Melbourne exurbs, with most activity comprising small-scale infill and staged greenfield residential subdivisions serving local population growth and agricultural sector needs.
Benalla Town Centre Revitalisation
0 kmCouncil-led precinct improvement focusing on retail and civic spaces along Prideaux Street to reinvigorate the historic CBD.
Determination: 2025-2026
Lakeside Estate Residential Subdivision
2.5 kmRelease of approximately 80-100 residential allotments on the western fringe near Lake Benalla for detached and townhouse development.
Memorial Drive Housing Infill Project
1.2 kmSmall-scale infill development with approximately 15-20 new residential dwellings within established residential precinct.
Benalla Water and Saleyards Infrastructure
3 kmUpgrades to water supply and agricultural infrastructure serving the broader Benalla region.
Recent Residential DAs (scattered infill)
0.5 kmTypical council pipeline of minor DAs for duplex, townhouse and single-residence projects across established suburbs.
Heritage & Conservation
Benalla is a historic rural town with a well-preserved nineteenth-century town centre containing several state and locally significant heritage buildings. The central town area is protected by a heritage overlay recognising its architectural and cultural significance. Properties within the town centre are likely subject to heritage restrictions affecting external modifications and development.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Requires heritage permit for exterior alterations to significant facades
- •Restrictions on demolition of heritage-listed structures
- •Development must be consistent with local heritage character guidelines
- •Ground floor frontages in town centre must maintain heritage retail/commercial character
Nearby Heritage Items