Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
Lot 253 Fernlea Estate
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Casey Planning Scheme
Height Limit
9 metres
Min Lot Size
600m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Clyde North is a growth area in outer metropolitan Melbourne with good local public school infrastructure. Clyde North Primary School serves the primary cohort, while Pakenham Secondary College covers secondary schooling. Catholic and independent options are nearby in Pakenham, offering alternative choices within a 4–5 km radius.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Clyde North are most likely zoned for Clyde North Primary School (primary) and Pakenham Secondary College (secondary); verify catchment boundaries via VIC Find My School.
Nearby schools
Clyde North Primary School
In catchmentFountain Primary School
Pakenham Secondary College
In catchmentSt Paul's Primary School, Pakenham
Monivae College
Lakeside Primary School
Pakenham Springs Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Lot 253 Fernlea Estate in Clyde North is located in a developing residential area with moderate traffic flow. The property benefits from proximity to major arterial routes but experiences typical suburban congestion during peak hours.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning peak (7-9am) and evening peak (5-7pm) see increased traffic flow on Clyde Road and approach routes to Princes Freeway. Access to Cranbourne shopping precinct and employment areas creates consistent directional congestion.
Public Transport
Clyde Station (Cranbourne line) is approximately 3-4km away, accessible via local buses. Regular V/Line coach services operate from nearby transit hubs.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Heather Gr/Berwick-Cranbourne Rd (0.1km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Heather Gr/Berwick-Cranbourne Rd
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Heather Gr/Berwick-Cranbourne Rd
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Newbridge Bvd/Berwick-Cranbourne Rd
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Clydevale Ave/Berwick-Cranbourne Rd
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Clydevale Ave/Berwick-Cranbourne Rd
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Unnamed stop
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Unnamed stop
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Unnamed stop
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Unnamed stop
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Plymouth Bvd/Berwick-Cranbourne Rd
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Flood Risk
Clyde North, located in Melbourne's outer south-eastern suburbs, experiences low to moderate flood risk. While the broader area is elevated relative to major Victorian catchments (Yarra, Dandenong, Mornington Peninsula), localised low-lying pockets near stormwater drainage lines and constructed water retention areas may be subject to LSIO. Most properties fall outside formal flood overlays, but site-specific assessment is advisable in flood-prone microlocations.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with Casey City Council flood provisions and LSIO requirements where applicable
- •Finished floor levels and building design considerations in identified flood-prone pockets
- •Stormwater management and overland flow path assessment for development
- •Potential SBO (Severely Flood Affected Overlay) application in limited localised areas
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-19
Clyde North is a growing outer suburb south of Melbourne that sits within or adjacent to bushfire-prone areas under Victoria's BMO/BPA mapping. The locality features scattered eucalypt woodland and grassland typical of the Dandenong Ranges fringe, with moderate fuel loads and exposure to wind-driven fire from bushland to the east and south. Properties in this area should be assessed for specific BAL ratings based on vegetation proximity and density, and AS 3959 construction standards are likely to apply.
Crime & Safety
Clyde North is a developing outer suburban area in the Casey region with crime rates below Victorian state averages. Property-related crimes, particularly theft, represent the largest category of incidents. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime patterns consistent with growing residential communities in outer metropolitan Melbourne.
Total Incidents
3,800
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Clyde North is a high-growth residential suburb within the Casey-Cardinia growth corridor, experiencing significant residential estate expansion with multiple subdivision stages and community infrastructure rollout. Development activity is heavily focused on greenfield residential land release, complemented by staged delivery of schools, retail and town centre facilities to support rapid population increases. Infrastructure and servicing projects are critical planning drivers as the suburb transitions from semi-rural to established suburban character.
Clyde North Estate Stage Development
0.5 kmLarge-scale residential estate expansion with multiple stages of housing lots and community infrastructure across the Clyde North growth corridor.
Determination: 2026
Casey Cardinia Growth Area Infrastructure
2 kmRegional roads, drainage, and utility augmentation supporting the broader Casey-Cardinia development pipeline in south-eastern Victoria.
Local Town Centre Mixed-Use Development
1.5 kmCommercial, retail and residential precinct serving the growing local population with shops, services and medium-density housing.
Determination: 2025-2027
Primary School and Community Facility
1 kmNew primary school and community centre to support residential growth in the Clyde North locality.
Medium-Density Housing Development
2.5 kmTownhouse and villa development offering diverse housing typology across multiple micro-precincts within the estate.
Heritage & Conservation
Clyde North is a new outer-suburban growth area in Melbourne's south-eastern fringe (Casey municipality), developed primarily from the 2000s onward. The suburb contains minimal heritage overlay or conservation area controls, reflecting its recent residential development character rather than historical significance. The nearby Clyde Railway Station (1921) represents the only notable local heritage asset in the immediate vicinity.
Nearby Heritage Items