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85 Prospect Hill Road

Camberwell, VIC 3124
5 bed 2 bath 2 carhouse
Last updated: 23 May 20269/9 sections loaded
Expires: 21/08/2026

Zoning & Regional Plan

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GRZ1

General Residential Zone Schedule 1

LEP: Boroondara Planning Scheme

Height Limit

9 metres or 2 storeys

Min Lot Size

450m²

✅ Permitted Uses

Dwelling (single storey)Dwelling (double storey)Garden centreHome-based businessHorse riding schoolPlace of worship

❌ Prohibited Uses

Amusement arcadeBrothelPetrol stationSupermarketTrade suppliesWarehouse
Source: StMate AI — VIC planning scheme23/05/2026

Schools

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Camberwell is an established inner-east Melbourne suburb with strong public schooling options at both primary and secondary level. The area is also home to several well-regarded independent and Catholic schools, making it popular with families seeking choice. Proximity to quality secondary options (both public and independent) makes it attractive for growing families.

Likely public catchment

Properties in central Camberwell are typically zoned for Camberwell Primary School and Camberwell High School as the default public catchment schools; verify with the VIC Department of Education.

Nearby schools

🎒

Camberwell Primary School

In catchment
primary · publicEstablished public primary in Camberwell
0.3 km
🎓

Camberwell High School

In catchment
secondary · publicWell-regarded public secondary
0.5 km
🎒

St. Andrew's Lutheran College

primary · independentLutheran independent school
1.2 km
🎒

The Camberwell School of Soft Ballet

primary · independent
0.8 km
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Mont Albert Primary School

primary · publicNearby public primary option
2.1 km
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Tintern Grammar

secondary · independentWell-known independent girls' school
2.8 km
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Strathcona Baptist Girls Grammar

secondary · independentTop-tier independent girls' school
3.5 km
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St. Catherine's School

secondary · catholicCatholic independent secondary
4.2 km

Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.

Source: StMate AI — VIC schools23/05/2026

Traffic & Congestion

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85 Prospect Hill Road in Camberwell is located on a major arterial route with moderate traffic flow, particularly during peak hours. The area experiences congestion on approach routes to the city and during school zone times, with relatively good public transport connections.

Congestion Level:moderate

Nearby Major Roads

Prospect Hill RoadBurke RoadToorak RoadBarkers RoadRiversdale RoadEast Boundary Road

Peak Hour Impact

Morning peak (7:30-9:30 AM) and evening peak (4:30-6:30 PM) experience significant congestion on Prospect Hill Road heading towards the CBD. School zone times (8-9 AM and 2:30-3:30 PM) add localized delays. Reverse traffic flows generally lighter during these periods.

Public Transport

Located within 500m of Camberwell Station (Belgrave and Lilydale lines), with frequent train services to the CBD. Multiple bus routes (16, 37, 48, 72) service the immediate area with stops within 200-400m.

Source: StMate AI23/05/2026

Public Transport

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10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Willison (0.7km).

Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)

🚆

Willison

train

0.7 km
🚌

Riversdale Road

bus

0.8 km
🚌

Station Street

bus

0.9 km
🚌

Reserve Road

bus

0.9 km
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Camberwell Civic Centre

bus

0.9 km
🚌

Trafalgar Road

bus

0.9 km
🚌

Seymour Grove

bus

0.9 km
🚌

Camberwell Road

bus

1.0 km
🚌

Camberwell Road

bus

1.0 km
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Canterbury

train

1.2 km
Source: OpenStreetMap (fallback)23/05/2026

Flood Risk

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low RiskZone: Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) – limited extent

Camberwell is an inland, elevated suburb in Melbourne's eastern hills with low to very low flood risk overall. While the Yarra River system flows through Melbourne's lower-lying areas, Camberwell's topography and distance from major waterways mean flood overlays are minimal or absent. Localised minor flooding from small creeks (e.g. Gardiners Creek) is possible but managed through standard drainage controls.

Planning Controls

  • Compliance with VIC Planning Scheme Clause 44.04 (LSIO) where applicable
  • Flood Risk Management Overlay (FRMO) consideration for properties near local waterways
  • Development must not increase flood risk to upstream or downstream properties
  • Elevation and floor level requirements for new buildings in affected areas
Source: StMate AI — VIC flood overlays23/05/2026

Bushfire Risk

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low Risk

BAL Rating

BAL-LOW

Vegetation Category: Urban parkland and scattered native trees; residential gardens with managed vegetation

Camberwell is a well-established, densely populated inner-eastern suburb of Melbourne with predominantly urban and residential character. It is unlikely to fall within the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) due to limited vegetation density and distance from significant bushland interfaces. Properties here typically face minimal bushfire risk, though local council planning requirements should be verified for specific addresses near parks or reserves.

Source: StMate AI — VIC bushfire mapping23/05/2026

Crime & Safety

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Camberwell, an inner-eastern suburb of Melbourne, experiences crime rates broadly aligned with Victorian state averages. Property crime, particularly theft and break and enter, constitute the majority of recorded incidents. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime patterns with community policing initiatives addressing local concerns.

Total Incidents

4,200

Estimated annual (2024-2025)

vs State

Average

Trend

➡️ stable

Crime Categories

Theft
1450
Assault
680
Break and enter
520
Motor vehicle theft
380
Malicious damage
420
Source: StMate AI (based on BOCSAR data)23/05/2026

Future Development

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Camberwell is experiencing steady medium-density residential infill and mixed-use development along transport corridors (Burke Road, Toorak Road) and within the activity centre, supported by the Glen Waverley railway line and established shopping precincts. Council planning focuses on heritage-sensitive intensification rather than major greenfield sites, with incremental apartment and townhouse approvals reflecting strong demand from downsizers and young professionals. Infrastructure upgrades and activity centre renewal are driving localized development clustering.

Camberwell Mixed-Use Development - Burke Road

0.3 km
Mixed-useApproved

Multi-storey residential and retail development on Burke Road corridor capitalizing on activity centre zoning.

Determination: 2025-2026

Residential Infill - Toorak Road Precinct

0.8 km
Residential subdivisionUnder construction

Medium-density townhouse and apartment subdivision on Toorak Road leveraging proximity to shopping and transport.

Determination: 2025

Camberwell Activity Centre Renewal

0.5 km
Urban renewalProposed

Council-supported precinct upgrade focusing on streetscape improvements and heritage-sensitive infill around the shopping village.

Determination: 2026-2027

Recent Apartment Building - Stephens Avenue

1.2 km
Apartment buildingCompleted

3-4 storey residential apartment block targeting young professionals and downsizers near transport nodes.

Determination: 2024

Glen Waverley Line Service Upgrades

0.6 km
InfrastructureUnder construction

MetroTrain service improvements and station precinct works supporting residential growth expectations.

Determination: 2025

Source: StMate AI — VIC development trends23/05/2026

Heritage & Conservation

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🏛️ Heritage ListedConservation Area

Camberwell is an established inner-eastern suburb of Melbourne with significant Victorian and Edwardian heritage character. The area contains a heritage conservation overlay covering much of the residential streets, protecting the period streetscape of late 19th and early 20th century houses. Many properties are individually or contributively listed within the local heritage framework, making it one of Melbourne's more heritage-protected suburban areas.

⚠️ Restrictions

  • Development must respect streetscape character and setbacks
  • Alterations to visible heritage elements require approval
  • Front fence and garden treatments subject to overlay guidelines
  • External paint colours and materials must be sympathetic to heritage period

Nearby Heritage Items

Camberwell Grammar Schoolstate
0.5 km
Camberwell Uniting Churchlocal
0.3 km
Various Victorian and Edwardian residential propertieslocal
0.2 km
Source: StMate AI — VIC heritage registers23/05/2026
Disclaimer: This report combines data from Australian Government open data portals (CC-BY 4.0) and StMate AI. For non-NSW properties some sections (zoning, flood, bushfire, development, heritage) are AI-generated based on publicly known suburb characteristics — always verify with the relevant council or authority before making decisions. This report does not constitute legal, financial, or planning advice.

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