Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
1/11 Yardley Court
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Maribyrnong Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Maidstone is a western suburb with solid public school options anchored by the local Maidstone Primary and nearby Footscray High School. Catholic and independent alternatives are available within 3–4 km. Verify exact catchment boundaries via the VIC Department of Education's school finder tool.
Likely public catchment
Maidstone is zoned for Maidstone Primary School (primary) and Footscray High School (secondary) under the VIC catchment system.
Nearby schools
Maidstone Primary School
In catchmentFootscray High School
In catchmentMaribyrnong College
St Brendan's Primary School
Corpus Christi Primary School
Christian Brothers College Footscray
Westbourne Grammar School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
1/11 Yardley Court in Maidstone is located in a residential area with generally light to moderate traffic conditions. The property has reasonable access to local arterial roads and is positioned away from major congestion hotspots.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Minor increases in traffic during morning (7-9am) and evening (5-7pm) peak hours on Mountain Highway and connecting local roads. Impact is typically localized and manageable for residential traffic.
Public Transport
Maidstone Railway Station approximately 1.2km away, serviced by Werribee line. Local bus services available on Mountain Highway within 400-600m.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Maidstone is located in the Yarra River floodplain in metropolitan Melbourne and is subject to the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO). The area has a documented history of riverine flooding during high-flow events on the Yarra River. Planning controls require flood-aware development design and elevated construction standards to manage inundation risk.
Planning Controls
- •Mandatory planning permit requirement for buildings and works in LSIO areas
- •Flood-resistant construction standards and elevated floor levels required
- •Development must not increase flood risk to other properties
- •Consideration of Yarra River flood study outputs (1% AEP and PMF scenarios)
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Maidstone is an established inner-western suburb of Melbourne with predominantly urban and suburban development, low vegetation density, and good separation between properties. Bushfire risk is low and the area is typically not mapped within the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or subject to the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO). Standard building practices apply; BAL mitigation measures are not required.
Crime & Safety
Maidstone in the Maribyrnong region of Victoria experiences crime rates moderately above the state average, with theft and assault being the most prevalent incidents. The suburb shows a stable crime trend over recent years. Community safety initiatives and local police presence have helped maintain current levels without significant escalation.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Maidstone is experiencing moderate residential infill pressure typical of inner-west Melbourne suburbs, with gradual densification through small subdivisions and medium-density apartments near Footscray Road. Infrastructure and public realm improvements, particularly along the Maribyrnong River corridor, are supporting broader urban renewal aspirations for the precinct. Development activity is relatively steady but not at high-intensity levels compared to major renewal zones.
Maidstone residential infill DAs
0.5 kmMultiple small-scale residential subdivisions and knockdown-rebuild approvals on larger allotments across Maidstone, reflecting gradual urban densification.
Determination: 2024-2025
Footscray Road corridor improvements
1.2 kmState government planning for Footscray Road upgrades and traffic/pedestrian improvements as part of broader Maribyrnong corridor enhancement.
Maribyrnong River precinct activation
2 kmCouncil-led planning for riverside parkland, cycling paths and heritage interpretation along the Maribyrnong River adjacent to Maidstone.
Local retail/community facility upgrades
0.3 kmSmall-scale DA approvals for shop-front refurbishment and community facility improvements in Maidstone neighbourhood centres.
Medium-density residential apartment projects
1.5 kmScattered 3-5 storey apartment buildings approved near transport corridors and activity nodes in and around Maidstone.
Determination: 2024-2025
Heritage & Conservation
Maidstone is an inner-western Melbourne suburb with a localised heritage character centred on its late 19th and early 20th-century township core. The area contains a Heritage Overlay affecting contributory properties, particularly around the former railway station precinct and historic town centre. Properties within the overlay face standard heritage restrictions on external alterations and demolition.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Heritage Overlay applies to identified contributory properties
- •External alterations require planning permit approval
- •Demolition of significant structures prohibited without permit
- •New development must be sympathetic to heritage character
Nearby Heritage Items