Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
14 Grant Avenue
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Wyndham Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
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Traffic & Congestion
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.
Nearby Major Roads
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.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Stewart Drive/Shaws Road (0.9km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Stewart Drive/Shaws Road
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Galvin Park/Shaws Road
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Galvin Park/Shaws Road
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Greaves Street/Heaths Road
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Greaves Street/Heaths Road
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St. Andrews Drive/Black Forest Road
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Werribee Station/Manly Street (Bay 3)
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Werribee Station/Manly Street (Bay 4)
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Werribee Station/Manly Street (Bay 5)
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Werribee Station/Manly Street (Bay 7)
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Flood Risk
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
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
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.
Crime & Safety
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)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
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Heritage & Conservation
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