Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
48 Grevillia Drive
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone Schedule 1
LEP: Whittlesea Planning Scheme
Height Limit
9 metres or 2 storeys
Min Lot Size
400m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Mill Park is a growing northern Melbourne suburb with solid public school provision through Mill Park Primary and Epping Secondary College. Catholic alternatives including St Monica's and Marcellin College are nearby, alongside independent options like Trinity Grammar. Families should verify exact catchment boundaries with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority or local schools.
Likely public catchment
Mill Park is likely zoned for Mill Park Primary School and Epping Secondary College under the VIC catchment system.
Nearby schools
Mill Park Primary School
In catchmentEpping Secondary College
In catchmentSt Monica's Primary School
Marcellin College
Montrose Primary School
Laurimar Primary School
Trinity Grammar School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
48 Grevillea Drive in Mill Park benefits from relatively good traffic conditions with access to major arterial routes nearby. The area experiences moderate congestion during peak hours, particularly on surrounding connectors to the Eastern Freeway and local shopping precinct access.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning (7-9am) and afternoon (4-6pm) peak hours see increased congestion on Mountain Highway and Plenty Road, with delays of 10-15 minutes on approach routes. Mountain Highway experiences the most significant impact during these periods.
Public Transport
Mill Park Railway Station is approximately 1.8-2km away, providing regular Hurstbridge line services. Local bus routes service the area with stops within 400-600m, including routes to Box Hill and Epping.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Unnamed stop (0.5km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Unnamed stop
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RMIT Bundoora Campus East
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Plenty Road
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Plenty Road
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Plenty Rd/McKimmies Rd
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RMIT Bundoora Campus West
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Unnamed stop
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Unnamed stop
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Metropolitan Ring Road
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Flood Risk
Mill Park is a northern Melbourne suburb with low to moderate flood risk, primarily affecting properties adjacent to the Plenty River floodplain. The Plenty River is a minor waterway relative to major VIC catchments, and most of the suburb sits on elevated terrain outside the LSIO. Properties within the mapped inundation overlay should obtain detailed flood information from Melbourne Water and their local planning authority.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with VIC LSIO requirements for properties within mapped flood extent
- •Flood risk assessment and mitigation measures for development in overlay areas
- •Building design standards to manage flood impact (e.g. elevated structures, wet/dry proofing)
- •Referral to Melbourne Water for planning applications affecting floodplain areas
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Mill Park is a suburban locality in Melbourne's northern fringe with predominantly urban development, parks, and scattered residential vegetation. The area is unlikely to be mapped within Victoria's Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) due to its low vegetation density and distance from continuous bushland interfaces. Standard building practices are typically sufficient for properties in this locality.
Crime & Safety
Mill Park is a growing outer suburban area of Melbourne with crime rates broadly consistent with Victoria's state average. Property crimes including theft and break-and-enter incidents are the most prevalent offenses. Overall crime trends remain relatively stable with community safety generally aligned with comparable outer metropolitan suburbs.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Mill Park is experiencing steady infill residential development typical of mature outer suburban areas north of Melbourne, with scattered townhouse and small apartment approvals. Activity is concentrated around retail precincts and transport corridors, supported by council planning for incremental densification. Infrastructure investment in trail connectivity and local amenities is supporting long-term neighbourhood activation.
Mill Park residential infill DAs
0.5 kmMultiple small-scale residential infill and townhouse developments across Mill Park responding to housing demand in established areas.
Epping Road corridor mixed-use
1.2 kmMedium-density residential and retail development along Epping Road in nearby Epping, part of activity corridor intensification.
Polaris Shopping Centre precinct
0.8 kmRetail and residential mixed-use development anchored by the existing Polaris Shopping Centre, targeting density uplift.
Darebin Creek Trail upgrades
1.5 kmRegional trail and open space improvements connecting Mill Park to broader Darebin Creek corridor network.
Residential apartment DA – Mill Park central
0.3 kmSmall-to-medium apartment building targeting infill supply in established Mill Park neighbourhood.
Heritage & Conservation
Mill Park is a post-1980s outer suburban growth area in Melbourne's north-east with minimal heritage significance. The suburb contains few individually heritage-listed properties and no formal heritage conservation overlay, being primarily composed of residential subdivisions from the 1980s onwards. Any heritage interest relates to scattered local historical landmarks rather than precinct-wide conservation areas.
Nearby Heritage Items