Major Roads: Noise, Access, and Practical Trade-offs
Why proximity is a signal, not a verdict
Major roads can be both a benefit and a trade-off. They can make access easier, but they can also change the feel of a street. The report flags the nearest major road so you can decide how much that matters for you.
This is not a simple good-or-bad metric. Some people want quick freeway access, others want a quieter local street. The point is to make the proximity visible so you can factor it into your decision.
If you want to explore the official road network layers used in Victoria, VicRoads and Vicmap publish the core datasets.