Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
85 Prospect Hill Road
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone Schedule 1
LEP: Boroondara Planning Scheme
Height Limit
9 metres or 2 storeys
Min Lot Size
450m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
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 catchmentCamberwell High School
In catchmentSt. Andrew's Lutheran College
The Camberwell School of Soft Ballet
Mont Albert Primary School
Tintern Grammar
Strathcona Baptist Girls Grammar
St. Catherine's School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
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.
Nearby Major Roads
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.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Willison (0.7km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Willison
train
Riversdale Road
bus
Station Street
bus
Reserve Road
bus
Camberwell Civic Centre
bus
Trafalgar Road
bus
Seymour Grove
bus
Camberwell Road
bus
Camberwell Road
bus
Canterbury
train
Flood Risk
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
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
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.
Crime & Safety
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
Future Development
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 kmMulti-storey residential and retail development on Burke Road corridor capitalizing on activity centre zoning.
Determination: 2025-2026
Residential Infill - Toorak Road Precinct
0.8 kmMedium-density townhouse and apartment subdivision on Toorak Road leveraging proximity to shopping and transport.
Determination: 2025
Camberwell Activity Centre Renewal
0.5 kmCouncil-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 km3-4 storey residential apartment block targeting young professionals and downsizers near transport nodes.
Determination: 2024
Glen Waverley Line Service Upgrades
0.6 kmMetroTrain service improvements and station precinct works supporting residential growth expectations.
Determination: 2025
Heritage & Conservation
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