Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
11/9 The Strand
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone – Schedule 1
LEP: Moonee Valley Planning Scheme
FSR
0.6:1
Height Limit
11 metres
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
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Traffic & Congestion
11/9 The Strand, Moonee Ponds is located in a moderately busy suburban area with good access to major arterial roads. Traffic conditions are generally moderate during peak hours with some congestion on surrounding streets.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning peak (7-9am) and evening peak (5-7pm) see increased congestion on Puckle Street and Mount Alexander Road, particularly southbound toward the CBD. Local streets experience higher traffic volumes during these periods.
Public Transport
Moonee Ponds Station (Craigieburn Line) is approximately 800m away. Multiple tram routes available on nearby Puckle Street, approximately 300-400m from the property.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Moonee Ponds is located within the Moonee Ponds Creek catchment, a tributary of the Yarra River system, and contains areas mapped under Victoria's Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO). Parts of the suburb experience medium flood risk from both creek overflow and localised stormwater flooding during high-intensity rainfall events. Properties should be assessed individually against current Darebin Council flood mapping and overlay schedules.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with VIC LSIO requirements for floor levels and building design in mapped areas
- •Stormwater management and detention requirements under Darebin City Council local policies
- •Mandatory flood risk assessment for developments in LSIO zones
- •Building permit conditions requiring flood-resistant construction methods and materials
Bushfire Risk
Moonee Ponds is a dense, inner-suburban area of Melbourne with minimal bushfire risk. The suburb is predominantly residential with urban vegetation, well-removed from bushland interfaces and elevated terrain. Properties in this locality are unlikely to fall within Victoria's Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or require Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) assessment.
Crime & Safety
Moonee Ponds is a well-established inner suburb of Melbourne with crime rates below Victoria's state average. The suburb experiences relatively lower rates of serious violent crime and motor vehicle theft, though property theft remains the most prevalent incident type. Overall conditions are consistent with a stable, predominantly residential community with good police presence and community engagement.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Moonee Ponds is experiencing moderate infill development pressure typical of inner-Melbourne suburbs, with focus on mixed-use renewal along commercial corridors and conversion of industrial/underutilised sites into residential apartments. Incremental townhouse approvals and council-led infrastructure upgrades (schools, transport) support ongoing densification aligned with planning scheme changes and tram corridor accessibility.
Moonee Ponds Avenue mixed-use renewal
0.5 kmMid-rise apartment and retail development along the main commercial corridor with ground-floor activation.
Former industrial site residential conversion
0.8 kmAdaptive reuse of heritage industrial precinct into 80-120 apartments with community space.
Determination: 2025
Moonee Ponds Primary School expansion
0.3 kmCouncil-backed classroom and sports facility expansion to support population growth.
Puckle Street streetscape and transport upgrade
0.6 kmTram stop accessibility improvements and pedestrian realm enhancement aligned with state transport policy.
Medium-density residential DA cluster
1.2 kmMultiple approved townhouse and small apartment DAs on former single-dwelling sites across precinct.
Heritage & Conservation
Moonee Ponds is an inner-western Melbourne suburb with a Character Residential Overlay covering much of the area, protecting late 19th and early 20th-century residential streetscapes. Several individual properties are listed on the Victorian Heritage Register, and the suburb contains locally significant heritage places including the historic commercial precinct along Mount Alexander Road. Development is moderately constrained by heritage and character overlays.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Heritage Overlay controls on specified properties requiring permit for external alterations
- •Character Residential Overlay restricting demolition and requiring design compatibility
- •Front fence and setback requirements to maintain streetscape character
- •Restrictions on roof form and pitch modifications on heritage-significant properties
Nearby Heritage Items