Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
43 Marble Drive
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone - Schedule 1
LEP: Melton Planning Scheme
FSR
0.6:1
Height Limit
11 metres (approximately 3 storeys)
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Cobblebank is a growing outer-western Melbourne suburb with Cobblebank Primary School as the local public primary and Melton Secondary College serving the secondary cohort. Catholic alternatives including St Bernards and Mercy Regional College are within 3–5 km. Families should confirm exact catchment boundaries via the VIC education department's online tools.
Likely public catchment
Cobblebank is likely zoned for Cobblebank Primary School (primary) and Melton Secondary College (secondary); verify with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority school locator.
Nearby schools
Cobblebank Primary School
In catchmentMelton Secondary College
In catchmentSt Bernards Primary School
Mercy Regional College Melton
Bacchus Marsh Primary School
Bacchus Marsh College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
43 Marble Drive, Cobblebank is located in a developing outer suburban area with generally light traffic conditions. The property has reasonable access to major routes including the Western Highway and Princes Freeway via connecting roads.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minimal peak-hour congestion expected in immediate vicinity. Morning and evening commuter traffic on Western Highway and Princes Freeway may experience typical metropolitan Melbourne delays, but local roads remain relatively clear.
Public Transport
Limited public transport immediately accessible. Nearest bus services approximately 1-1.5km away. Regional rail services at Melton Station approximately 8-10km distant, requiring vehicle access.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Atherstone Boulevard/Bridge Road (0.5km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Atherstone Boulevard/Bridge Road
bus
Ambervue Drive/Bridge Road
bus
Astley Drive/Bridge Road
bus
Astley Drive/Bridge Road
bus
Wilson Rd/Exford Rd
bus
Cobblebank
train
Cobblebank Station/Coach Street
bus
Northcott St/Exford Rd
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Blaxland Road/Mitchell Road
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Henty Street/Mitchell Road
bus
Flood Risk
Cobblebank is a residential suburb in Melbourne's outer west with low to moderate flood risk, primarily from localised stormwater inundation and overland flows rather than major watercourse flooding. The area may have scattered LSIO mapping related to minor creeks and drainage lines; Victorian planning controls require standard flood-resilience measures for new development. Properties should be assessed individually against current planning overlays and local council flood mapping.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with LSIO requirements for floor levels and building design in mapped areas
- •Stormwater management and detention basin provisions for new development
- •Assessment against VicSmart or planning scheme flood risk policies for vulnerable uses
- •Potential requirement for flood-resilient construction techniques in identified pockets
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Cobblebank is a fringe-rural suburb in Melbourne's western growth corridor with moderate bushfire risk. The area contains mixed vegetation typical of the volcanic plains transition zone, with proximity to bushland reserves and scattered tree cover increasing ember attack and radiant heat exposure. Properties in this area are likely to fall within the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) and require BAL-19 construction standards.
Crime & Safety
Cobblebank, a growing outer suburban area of Melbourne in Victoria, experiences crime rates generally below the Victorian state average. The suburb shows a stable crime trend with property crimes (theft and malicious damage) representing the largest incident categories. As a newer residential development area, Cobblebank maintains relatively safer conditions compared to inner urban centres.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Cobblebank is a growth-stage residential suburb in Melbourne's western fringe (Melton Shire) experiencing incremental estate expansion and supporting infrastructure delivery. Development activity is moderate but steady, focused on completing the established Cobblebank estate and installing essential services and schools for an expanding family-oriented population. Regional infrastructure projects on major routes will improve connectivity over the next 2-3 years.
Cobblebank Estate expansion
0.5 kmContinuation of the established Cobblebank residential estate with additional housing lots and local infrastructure.
Determination: 2025
Melton Highway upgrade
2 kmVicRoads planning for traffic capacity improvements on the key arterial connecting Melton to western growth corridors.
Determination: 2025-2026
Cobblebank Primary School expansion
1.2 kmLocal primary school capacity upgrade to support growing residential population in the precinct.
Determination: 2024-2025
Surrounding industrial/commercial precincts
3 kmMelton Shire exploring industrial and light commercial zoning opportunities in adjacent areas to support the growing outer-west corridor.
Determination: 2026+
Water and drainage infrastructure
1 kmUpgrades to utility networks including water mains and storm water management to service residential growth.
Determination: 2024
Heritage & Conservation
Cobblebank is a new outer-metropolitan suburb in Victoria's Moorabool Shire, primarily developed from the 2010s onward as a commuter locality. The area lacks significant heritage listings or conservation overlays, being predominantly rural/agricultural land prior to recent residential expansion. Properties in Cobblebank are unlikely to have heritage constraints or restrictions.