Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
88 Grange Road
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone Schedule 1
LEP: Stonnington Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
400m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Toorak is an affluent inner-eastern suburb with a strong mix of public, Catholic, and independent schooling options. The public catchment schools are solid performers, while the area also hosts several prestigious independent schools including Ranelagh and Lauriston, attracting families seeking selective education. Families should confirm exact school catchments directly with the VIC education authority.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Toorak are typically zoned for Toorak Primary School (primary) and Kooyong Secondary College (secondary). Always verify current catchment boundaries via the VIC Department of Education.
Nearby schools
Toorak Primary School
In catchmentKooyong Secondary College
In catchmentRanelagh School
Lauriston Girls School
St. Catherine's School
St. Michael's Grammar School
Mentone Girls Secondary College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
88 Grange Road, Toorak is located on a major tree-lined residential boulevard in Melbourne's prestigious Toorak precinct. Traffic conditions are generally moderate with typical congestion during peak hours (7-9am, 4-6pm) as the road serves as an important connector for eastern suburbs commuters.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
During morning (7-9am) and evening (4-6pm) peak periods, Grange Road experiences increased traffic flow from commuters traveling between Toorak and the CBD. Congestion is typically moderate rather than severe, with occasional delays during school drop-off/pick-up times. Weekend traffic is notably lighter.
Public Transport
Toorak railway station is approximately 1.2km away (15-minute walk), providing direct access to the Belgrave and Glen Waverley lines. Multiple bus routes operate on nearby Toorak Road and High Street, approximately 400-600m distant.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Grange Road/Bruce Street (0.6km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Grange Road/Bruce Street
bus
Verdant Avenue/Bruce Street
bus
Como Landing
ferry
Herring Island Pier
ferry
Douglas Street/Grange Road
bus
Toorak Road/Grange Road
bus
St John's Anglican Church/Orrong Road
bus
Stonehaven Ct/Orrong Rd
bus
Springfield Ave/Orrong Rd
bus
Hawthorn
train
Flood Risk
Toorak is an elevated, affluent suburb on the eastern side of Melbourne with minimal historical flood risk. While parts of the suburb fall within the broader Yarra River catchment, most of Toorak is on higher ground and outside the primary LSIO designation, making it a low-risk area. Localised stormwater management may apply in smaller pockets near creek lines and tributaries.
Planning Controls
- •Melbourne Planning Scheme Clause 44.04 (Land Subject to Inundation Overlay) applies selectively to properties within identified flood-prone areas
- •Stormwater management and drainage requirements under VIC building standards for any development in lower-lying areas near Yarra River tributaries
- •Flood risk assessment may be required for development on properties within or near the Yarra River catchment, particularly for properties closer to river frontage
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Toorak is an affluent inner-urban suburb of Melbourne with predominantly built-up residential character, manicured gardens, and park areas. It sits outside the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) and Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) zones, with minimal bushfire risk due to distance from native vegetation and urban density. Standard building regulations apply; specialist bushfire construction standards (AS 3959) are not required.
Crime & Safety
Toorak is an affluent Melbourne suburb with crime rates notably below Victorian state averages, reflecting its high socioeconomic profile. Property-related offences such as theft and malicious damage comprise the majority of incidents, while violent crime remains relatively low. The suburb maintains stable crime patterns consistent with established trends in high-income residential areas.
Total Incidents
2,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Toorak remains a high-value inner-east Melbourne precinct experiencing selective infill development and heritage-sensitive renewal rather than large-scale redevelopment. Activity focuses on converting larger period properties into multiple residential units, mixed-use intensification along Toorak Road, and incremental retail/dining precinct improvements, with strong council character overlay constraints shaping development outcomes.
Toorak Road Mixed-Use Development
0.5 kmMulti-level residential and retail redevelopment along Toorak Road corridor targeting improved street activation and housing diversity.
Determination: 2025
Chapel Street Precinct Renewal
1.2 kmUrban renewal initiative focusing on heritage-sensitive infill development and retail revitalisation in the adjacent Chapel Street entertainment precinct.
Determination: 2026
Residential Infill - Domain Road
0.8 kmSubdivision of larger heritage properties into multiple residential lots to increase housing supply while respecting character controls.
Determination: 2024-2025
Stonnington Council Infrastructure Upgrades
1 kmCouncil-led drainage and road network improvements supporting increased densification in the precinct.
Determination: 2024
Apartment Building - High Street
1.5 kmMedium-density apartment development responding to demand for luxury inner-east housing near shopping and transport.
Determination: 2025-2026
Heritage & Conservation
Toorak is one of Victoria's most significant heritage suburbs, characterized by grand Victorian and Federation-era mansions set on substantial grounds. The suburb has multiple Heritage Overlay areas and several state-listed heritage properties, with strict controls protecting its established residential character and architectural significance. Properties in heritage overlays require council approval for major alterations.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Heritage Overlay protection on individual properties and precinct areas
- •Restrictions on external alterations, extensions and demolition
- •Requirement for heritage impact assessment on modifications
- •Design guidelines for new works to complement period character
Nearby Heritage Items