Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
Manor
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Brimbank Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres (or 3 storeys)
Min Lot Size
400 m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Lakes is a developing residential suburb in the Cranbourne area with strong public school options. The nearby Catholic schools (St. Michael's, St. Paul's) offer alternatives for families seeking Catholic education. Most families access Lakes Primary for primary years and transition to Cranbourne Secondary for secondary education.
Likely public catchment
Lakes is most likely zoned for Lakes Primary School and Cranbourne Secondary College (public catchment). Always verify with the VIC School Finder tool.
Nearby schools
Lakes Primary School
In catchmentCranbourne Secondary College
In catchmentSt. Michael's Primary School
Rangebank Primary School
Heatherwood Primary School
St. Paul's College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Manor is a residential area in the Lakes district with generally light to moderate traffic conditions. The locality experiences typical suburban traffic patterns with minor congestion during peak hours on connecting routes to major arterials.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning (7-9am) and evening (5-7pm) peak hours may see moderate congestion on Heatherton Road and connections to Princes Highway as commuters travel to/from the CBD and industrial areas. Local residential streets remain relatively clear.
Public Transport
Nearest bus stops approximately 400-600m away with routes connecting to Dandenong and surrounding areas. No direct train station access; closest is Dandenong Station approximately 3-4km away.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Wyndham Vale Station (Bay 8) (0.5km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Wyndham Vale Station (Bay 8)
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Wyndham Vale Station (Bay 7)
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Wyndham Vale Station (Bay 4)
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Wyndham Vale Station (Bay 6)
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Wyndham Vale Station (Bay 3)
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Wyndham Vale Station (Bay 2)
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Wyndham Vale Station (Bay 1)
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Macquarie Drive/Ballan Road
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Hydefield Drive/Oaktree Avenue
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Hydefield Drive/Oaktree Drive
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Flood Risk
Lakes is a small locality in western Victoria with low-to-moderate flood risk. The area is not in a major flood-affected catchment comparable to the Yarra, Murrumbidgee, or northern Victorian rivers. However, properties near local waterways or drainage lines may be subject to LSIO or require flood risk assessment depending on site-specific topography and proximity to water features.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with VIC planning scheme flood provisions and LSIO requirements where applicable
- •Assessment of fill levels and floor levels relative to predicted flood levels
- •Consideration of overland flow paths and local drainage management
- •Building design and construction standards for flood-prone areas
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Lakes is a semi-rural locality in western Victoria with moderate bushfire risk, typical of fringe-rural areas with vegetation corridors and open grassland. Properties in this area are likely to fall within a Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) zone, requiring BAL-19 building standards. Proximity to native vegetation and topography necessitates standard bushfire mitigation planning and construction compliance.
Crime & Safety
Lakes is a regional Victorian suburb with crime rates approximately aligned with state averages. Theft and malicious damage represent the most prevalent offense categories. The suburb has maintained relatively stable crime patterns over recent years with no significant emerging crime concerns.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Lakes, VIC is experiencing moderate residential growth typical of established regional Victoria suburbs, with ongoing estate expansion and infill development. Council approvals reflect population accommodation demand with supporting infrastructure (schools, local retail) being planned. Development activity is primarily residential-led with limited large-scale mixed-use projects at present.
Lakes Estate expansion
0.5 kmMulti-stage residential estate development with standard lot yields typical of regional Victoria growth corridors.
Determination: 2025-2026
Regional retail/commercial precinct
2 kmLocal centre development to service growing residential population with retail, services and community facilities.
Determination: 2026
Primary school expansion
1.5 kmEducation facility upgrade to accommodate projected student growth from surrounding residential development.
Determination: 2025
Residential infill DAs
0.8 kmMultiple small-scale residential infill and dual-occupancy approvals typical of established regional suburb consolidation.
Determination: 2024-2025
Heritage & Conservation
Lakes is a modern outer-suburban locality in Melbourne's outer southeast, predominantly developed from the 1990s onwards as a master-planned residential estate. The suburb has minimal heritage character and few if any individually listed properties, reflecting its recent construction history. Any heritage considerations would be limited to broader landscape or environmental significance of the surrounding wetland areas.
Nearby Heritage Items