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Murrumbeena flood map & planning overlays

A planning-constraint profile of Murrumbeena (Glen Eira, VIC) - 2.63 km², mapped from live council and state overlay data. This suburb is moderately constrained.

Elevation hillshade with street names, clipped to Murrumbeena's boundary, with the flood, bushfire and environmental overlays drawn on top. It shows where constraints fall; the interactive map shows them on your exact address.

Murrumbeena at a glance

Parcels 6,387 Median lot 686 m² Mapped easements 1,035 Train Hughesdale Station, Murrumbeena Station Bus stops 51

How Murrumbeena is zoned

Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ1) 35%
Housing Choice and Transport Zone (HCTZ1) 24%
Housing Choice and Transport Zone (HCTZ2) 23%
Public Park and Recreation Zone (PPRZ) 8%
Transport Zone (TRZ2) 4%
Commercial 1 Zone (C1Z) 2%

Selling in Murrumbeena? The zoning and planning overlays on this page are the controls a Section 32 vendor statement discloses - a $9 planning report pulls them at the lot level for any Murrumbeena address.

Across its 2.63 km², Murrumbeena is moderately constrained by planning overlays. About 18% of the suburb sits within a mapped flood overlay. There are 11 heritage-listed sites on record, and the dominant land-use zone is Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ1). The median lot measures about 686 m² across 6,387 parcels. These figures are suburb-wide - the overlays that actually apply to a given lot can differ block to block, which is what a property-level check tells you.

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Murrumbeena planning - frequently asked

Where can I see a flood map of Murrumbeena?

The schematic on this page is a Murrumbeena flood map: the mapped flood overlays drawn over the suburb's terrain and street grid, covering about 18% of the suburb. Flood lines vary block to block, so for a specific property use the free interactive map - search any Murrumbeena address and it shows the flood, zoning and bushfire mapping on the exact lot boundary.

Is Murrumbeena flood-prone?

About 18% of Murrumbeena falls within a mapped flood overlay, against a Glen Eira average of 12%. Flood overlays vary block to block, so whether a particular lot is affected needs a property-level check.

Is Murrumbeena bushfire-prone?

Little to none of Murrumbeena is mapped as bushfire-prone. Always confirm for the exact lot, as mapping can change.

What is the zoning in Murrumbeena?

The dominant planning zone in Murrumbeena is Neighbourhood Residential Zone (NRZ1), though the suburb also includes Housing Choice and Transport Zone (HCTZ1) and Housing Choice and Transport Zone (HCTZ2). Zoning sets what you can build and do on a site, and can differ lot by lot.

Does Murrumbeena have heritage-listed places?

Murrumbeena has 11 heritage-listed places on record. Heritage listing affects what you can alter or demolish, so confirm whether a specific property is listed or near a heritage place.

What is the typical lot size in Murrumbeena?

Across 6,387 surveyed parcels in Murrumbeena, the median lot size is about 686 m². There are also 1,035 registered easements mapped in the suburb - an easement can restrict where you can build, so always check the title and overlays for the specific lot.

Does Murrumbeena have a train station?

Yes - Murrumbeena has 2 train stations: Hughesdale Station, Murrumbeena Station. It is also served by 51 bus stops.

Do I need a planning report for a Murrumbeena property?

A Murrumbeena planning report pulls every overlay - zoning, flood, bushfire, heritage and environmental - that touches a single lot, on live council and state data. The interactive map preview is free; a full PDF report is $9.

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