Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
Lot 728 Hock Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone Schedule 1
LEP: Melton Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 2 storeys
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Tarneit is a rapidly developing growth suburb in Melbourne's outer west with good access to newer public schools, particularly Tarneit Primary and Tarneit College. Catholic and independent options are limited within the immediate area, though nearby suburbs offer alternatives. Families should verify catchment allocations with the VIC Department of Education.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Tarneit are likely zoned for Tarneit Primary and Tarneit College as the primary public catchment schools; verify current boundaries via Vic Schools Finder.
Nearby schools
Tarneit Primary School
In catchmentTarneit College
In catchmentSt Andrew's Primary School, Tarneit
Caroline Springs Secondary College
St Albans Secondary College
Copperfield College
Sienna College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
Lot 728 Hock Street in Tarneit benefits from good freeway access via the nearby Western Freeway, though local traffic can be affected by growth in this rapidly developing area. The location is positioned in an established residential zone with manageable traffic flow on most days.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Peak hour congestion (7-9am and 4-6pm) may impact access to the Western Freeway, particularly heading towards Melbourne CBD. Local arterial roads experience increased traffic from commuters accessing the freeway.
Public Transport
Approximately 1.2-1.5km to nearest bus stops servicing the Tarneit area with regional bus routes; no train stations within immediate vicinity, with nearest being Tarneit Station approximately 2.5-3km away
Public Transport
2 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Unnamed stop (0.7km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Unnamed stop
bus
Unnamed stop
bus
Flood Risk
Tarneit is a growth suburb northwest of Melbourne with low to localised flood risk. While the broader area is relatively elevated, some properties near the Maribyrnong River corridor and tributary systems are subject to the LSIO. Most of Tarneit remains outside significant flood overlays, but developers and property owners should verify individual site flood mapping through the Melton City Council planning scheme.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with VIC Planning Scheme Overlay requirements for flood-prone areas
- •Mandatory flood risk assessment for developments in LSIO-affected properties
- •Elevation and floor level requirements in accordance with Maribyrnong River flood studies
- •Drainage and stormwater management conditions for new subdivisions
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Tarneit is a western Melbourne suburb in a predominantly low-bushfire-risk zone. While it is located on the urban fringe with some surrounding grassland and scattered trees, it lacks the dense native vegetation and topographical features typical of higher-risk areas. Properties are unlikely to fall within the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) or Bushfire Prone Area (BPA), though individual site assessments should be confirmed with the Victorian planning authorities.
Crime & Safety
Tarneit is a rapidly developing outer western suburb of Melbourne with crime rates broadly consistent with Victoria's average for growing residential areas. Property-related offences (theft and malicious damage) constitute the majority of recorded incidents, typical for suburban communities experiencing expansion. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime trends with manageable assault and motor vehicle theft rates.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Tarneit is experiencing strong growth as part of Melbourne's western growth corridor, with active residential subdivisions, town centre mixed-use development, and supporting infrastructure. Council pipeline reflects significant residential demand with multiple approved DAs for apartments and estates, alongside retail and commercial precinct expansion along key roads. Development activity is expected to remain robust through 2024-2025 as population and service demand continues to increase.
Tarneit town centre mixed-use development
0.5 kmMajor town centre precinct with retail, commercial, and residential components anchoring the Tarneit growth corridor.
Determination: 2024-2025
Residential subdivision stage 4-5
1.2 kmLarge-scale estate expansion delivering 200-300 residential lots across multiple stages in the established growth area.
Tarneit Road commercial precinct
0.8 kmCommercial and retail development along Tarneit Road supporting growing local population demand.
Local primary and secondary school infrastructure
1.5 kmNew school facilities and expansions to support rapid population growth in the Tarneit precinct.
Multiple residential apartment buildings
0.6 kmMedium-density residential apartments targeting infill development near town centre.
Heritage & Conservation
Tarneit is a modern outer-suburban growth area in Melbourne's west, developed primarily from the 2000s onwards. The suburb has minimal heritage significance with no state-level heritage listings and no formal heritage conservation overlays. The area is characterised by contemporary residential development rather than heritage-protected precincts.
Nearby Heritage Items