5 Alexander Road
5 Alexander Road, Cockatoo VIC 3781, Australia
Key details
- Locality
- Cockatoo
- State
- VIC
- GNAF PID
A unique ID for this address in Australia's national address database.
- GAVIC411153196
- Legal parcel ID
The official land parcel identifier used on property titles and plans.
- CP108905
- Property type
- House
- Internal area
- -
- Land Use Category
What the land is mainly used for, such as Residential, Commercial, Industrial or Other.
- Residential
Real Estate Agencies
Nearby schools
Frequently asked questions
How far is the house from Cockatoo railway station?
The property is about 0.9 km from Cockatoo railway station, which is a short walk away.
What public transport options are available nearby?
Bus route 695 operated by Ventura Bus Lines serves the area with frequent weekday service, and the Puffing Billy Railway stops at Cockatoo station (0.9 km) and Fielder station (1.2 km) nearby.
What community facilities can I reach on foot from the property?
Within roughly 1 km you’ll find Cockatoo’s town centre with a supermarket, pharmacy, cafés, a hair‑dressing salon, and a community hall where a mobile library visits on Thursday evenings. Alma Treloar Reserve, also close by, offers a playground, off‑leash dog park, skate bowl and public toilets.
Are there natural reserves or walking trails close to the house?
Wright Forest, a 161‑hectare fauna sanctuary northwest of town, is nearby and provides several bush‑walking tracks, including the popular Emerald to Gembrook trail.
What sporting and recreation venues are in the vicinity?
Mountain Road Reserve, a short drive away, features a football oval, netball courts, an indoor YMCA stadium and a Little Athletics course. Bailey Road offers tennis courts and a bowls club.
Can you share a brief history of Cockatoo?
Cockatoo was first settled in the 1870s, named after Cockatoo Creek, and grew around the narrow‑gauge railway opened in 1900. The town was heavily impacted by the 1983 Ash Wednesday Bushfires, which destroyed many buildings.
What community organisations are active near the property?
Local groups include the Cockatoo Neighbourhood House, Hills Community Gardens, the Men’s Shed, Cockatoo Country Market and the 1st Cockatoo Scouts, all of which contribute to a vibrant community life.