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14 Grant Avenue

Werribee, VIC 3030
4 bed 2 bath 2 carhouse
Last updated: 6 May 20267/9 sections loaded
Expires: 04/08/2026

Zoning & Regional Plan

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GRZ1

General Residential Zone

LEP: Wyndham Planning Scheme

Height Limit

11 metres

Min Lot Size

300m²

✅ Permitted Uses

Single dwellingTwo or more dwellingsResidential aged care facilityChild care centreHome-based businessUtility installation

❌ Prohibited Uses

OfficeRetail premisesIndustrial useEducation centreEntertainment venuePetrol station
Source: StMate AI — VIC planning scheme06/05/2026

Schools

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Source: StMate AI — VIC schools06/05/2026

Traffic & Congestion

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14 Grant Avenue, Werribee is located in a residential area with generally light to moderate traffic conditions. The property benefits from proximity to major arterial roads while maintaining reasonable local traffic flow for a suburban setting.

Congestion Level:moderate

Nearby Major Roads

Princes Highway (2km east)Sayers Road (1.2km south)Heaths Road (1.5km west)Cottrell Street (0.8km north)Werribee Street (1.1km east)

Peak Hour Impact

Morning peak (7-9am) and evening peak (5-7pm) generate moderate congestion on Sayers Road and Heaths Road as commuters travel toward central Melbourne and activity centers. Local residential streets experience elevated traffic during these periods but generally remain navigable.

Public Transport

Werribee train station approximately 2km away, providing regular Werribee line services to Melbourne CBD. Multiple bus routes service the area with stops within 400-600m walking distance.

Source: StMate AI06/05/2026

Public Transport

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10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Stewart Drive/Shaws Road (0.9km).

Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)

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Stewart Drive/Shaws Road

bus

0.9 km
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Galvin Park/Shaws Road

bus

1.0 km
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Galvin Park/Shaws Road

bus

1.0 km
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Greaves Street/Heaths Road

bus

1.1 km
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Greaves Street/Heaths Road

bus

1.1 km
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St. Andrews Drive/Black Forest Road

bus

1.3 km
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Werribee Station/Manly Street (Bay 3)

bus

1.4 km
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Werribee Station/Manly Street (Bay 4)

bus

1.4 km
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Werribee Station/Manly Street (Bay 5)

bus

1.4 km
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Werribee Station/Manly Street (Bay 7)

bus

1.5 km
Source: OpenStreetMap (fallback)06/05/2026

Flood Risk

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high RiskZone: Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) / Werribee River and tributary catchments

Werribee is significantly flood-affected due to its location on the Werribee River and associated floodplains in the Port Phillip and Westernport Region. The LSIO covers substantial portions of the suburb, particularly near the river and low-lying areas. Properties in these zones face genuine flood risk and are subject to strict planning controls requiring detailed site-specific flood studies and mitigation design.

Planning Controls

  • Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) applies to properties in flood-prone areas; development requires consideration of flood risk and mitigation
  • Werribee River and Skeleton Creek flood studies inform planning decisions; floor levels typically required above the 1% AEP (100-year) flood level plus freeboard
  • Mandatory flood risk assessment and engineering advice for new buildings or substantial modifications in overlay areas
  • VicCode compliance requiring flood-resistant construction, including elevated structures or flood-proofing measures where applicable
Source: StMate AI — VIC flood overlays06/05/2026

Bushfire Risk

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low Risk

BAL Rating

BAL-LOW

Vegetation Category: Mixed grassland and scattered native vegetation; some parkland and urban gardens. Limited dense native forest or plantation areas immediately adjacent.

Werribee is a sprawling outer-western Melbourne suburb with predominantly urban/suburban character and flat to gently undulating topography. While some bushfire-prone vegetation exists in scattered reserves and the Werribee River precinct, the suburb's extensive residential development, lower forest density, and distance from major bushland complexes result in a low overall bushfire risk profile. Most standard residential construction is appropriate without specialist BAL requirements.

Source: StMate AI — VIC bushfire mapping06/05/2026

Crime & Safety

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Werribee records crime rates broadly consistent with Victorian suburban averages, with theft and break-and-enter offences comprising the largest categories. The suburb maintains a relatively stable crime profile with no significant escalation trends in recent years. Overall safety conditions are comparable to other outer metropolitan areas in Victoria.

Total Incidents

3,200

Estimated annual (2024-2025)

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Average

Trend

➡️ stable

Crime Categories

Theft
1100
Assault
480
Break and enter
520
Motor vehicle theft
280
Malicious damage
420
Source: StMate AI (based on BOCSAR data)06/05/2026

Future Development

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Source: StMate AI — VIC development trends06/05/2026

Heritage & Conservation

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🏛️ Heritage ListedConservation Area

Werribee is a significant heritage precinct dominated by the State Heritage listed Werribee Park Mansion and its substantial designed gardens. The town centre contains a local heritage conservation area with Victorian-era commercial and residential buildings. Many properties in central Werribee are subject to local heritage overlays that limit certain modifications.

⚠️ Restrictions

  • Façade and external appearance preservation requirements for properties in town centre overlay
  • Restrictions on demolition or substantial alteration of contributory buildings
  • Permit requirements for extensions or modifications visible from public realm
  • Design guidelines for new development respecting streetscape character

Nearby Heritage Items

Werribee Park Mansion (State Heritage Register)state
2.5 km
Werribee Park Lake and Gardensstate
2.5 km
Chirnside Park Estatelocal
1.8 km
Werribee Town Centre Heritage Conservation Arealocal
0.5 km
Source: StMate AI — VIC heritage registers06/05/2026
Disclaimer: This report combines data from Australian Government open data portals (CC-BY 4.0) and StMate AI. For non-NSW properties some sections (zoning, flood, bushfire, development, heritage) are AI-generated based on publicly known suburb characteristics — always verify with the relevant council or authority before making decisions. This report does not constitute legal, financial, or planning advice.