Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
1/61 Brooks Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone - Schedule 1
LEP: Glen Eira Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Bentleigh East is a well-serviced south-eastern Melbourne suburb with strong public school options through McKinnon Secondary College and Bentleigh Primary. The area also has good access to Catholic schools (St. Jude's, St. Paul's) and independent options (Shelford, Loreto), making it suitable for families with varied schooling preferences. Verify current catchment boundaries directly with VIC education authorities.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Bentleigh East are most likely zoned for Bentleigh Primary School and McKinnon Secondary College, though catchment boundaries should be verified with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) or local education department.
Nearby schools
Bentleigh Primary School
In catchmentMcKinnon Secondary College
In catchmentSt. Jude's Primary School
St. Paul's Primary School
Shelford Girls' Grammar
Elwood College
Loreto Mandeville Hall
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
1/61 Brooks Street, Bentleigh East is located in a residential area with moderate traffic flows. The property benefits from proximity to major arterial roads including Centre Road and Mountain Highway, providing reasonable access to outer metropolitan routes.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning (7-9am) and evening (5-7pm) peak hours see increased congestion on Centre Road and Mountain Highway, with flow-on effects to local streets. Weekend traffic is generally lighter with reduced peak-hour congestion.
Public Transport
Bentleigh East station (Sandringham Line) is approximately 1.2km away. Bus routes serve the area including routes along Centre Road. Walking distance to public transport is approximately 15-20 minutes.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Bossington Street (0.2km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Bossington Street
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Unnamed stop
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Warrigal Road
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Bradford Street
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Route 703 Ventura Bus
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Mackie Road
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Unnamed stop
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Unnamed stop
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Unnamed stop
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Farm Road
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Flood Risk
Bentleigh East is located in the Elster Creek and Mordialloc Creek catchments in Melbourne's south-east, with low to moderate flood risk primarily from overland stormwater flows and localised drainage issues rather than major river inundation. The area is generally elevated and suburban; LSIO coverage is limited to lower-lying areas near creek lines. Most properties in Bentleigh East fall outside formal flood overlays, though some parcels near waterways may be subject to LSIO or drainage-related flood planning requirements.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with VIC planning scheme LSIO requirements for habitable floor levels and building design
- •Flood Risk Management Overlay (FRMO) assessment where applicable for properties in mapped flood-prone areas
- •Stormwater management and drainage compliance under Melbourne Water standards
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Bentleigh East is a dense inner-eastern suburb of Melbourne with predominantly residential, well-maintained properties and minimal vegetation coverage. The area is unlikely to be within the BMO or BPA, and bushfire risk is low due to distance from bushland, urbanisation, and limited fuel loads. Standard construction standards apply; no special BAL-rated construction is typically required.
Crime & Safety
Bentleigh East is a residential suburb in Melbourne's southeast with crime rates broadly consistent with Victoria's metropolitan average. Theft-related offences represent the largest category of reported crimes, while violent crimes remain proportionally lower than state averages. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime patterns typical of established outer-suburban communities.
Total Incidents
3,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Bentleigh East is experiencing steady medium-density residential infill and activity centre renewal, driven by Glen Eira Council's planning framework supporting housing supply near established retail and transport corridors. Infrastructure improvements including drainage and public realm upgrades are underway, with mixed-use development proposed along Centre Road and near Bentleigh Station to support walkability and transit-oriented growth.
Bentleigh East Mixed-Use Precinct (Centre Road corridor)
0.5 kmCouncil-facilitated renewal of Centre Road retail strip with residential apartments and improved streetscape to support activity centre uplift.
Determination: 2026-2027
Elster Creek linear park and drainage upgrade
1.2 kmGlen Eira Council drainage and open space improvement project along Elster Creek corridor enhancing recreational amenity and stormwater management.
Determination: 2024-2025
Bentleigh East residential subdivision (McKinnon Road precinct)
0.8 kmMedium-density residential infill project delivering townhouses and smaller lots to support housing supply across Glen Eira municipality.
Determination: 2025-2026
Bentleigh Station Precinct activation (adjacent)
1.5 kmCouncil planning framework to facilitate development around Bentleigh Station with increased residential and commercial density near transport node.
Determination: 2026-2028
Recent multi-unit residential DA approvals
0.3 kmScattered medium-density apartment approvals on underutilised commercial and residential sites within walking distance of activity centres.
Determination: 2025
Heritage & Conservation
Bentleigh East is a post-war suburban area in Melbourne's south-eastern suburbs with limited heritage listings. The area is predominantly characterised by twentieth-century residential development rather than heritage-protected properties or formal conservation overlays.
Nearby Heritage Items