Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
15 Wallaroo Square
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Wyndham Planning Scheme
FSR
0.6:1
Height Limit
9 metres / 2–3 storeys
Min Lot Size
400 m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
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Traffic & Congestion
15 Wallaroo Square in Werribee is located in a residential area with moderate traffic flow. The property has reasonable access to major transport corridors via nearby arterial roads.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Peak hour congestion (7-9am and 4-6pm) on Heaths Road and approach routes to Princes Freeway can cause delays for commuters. Local residential streets typically experience light congestion from school and work-related traffic.
Public Transport
Werribee Railway Station is approximately 1.5km away, providing regular Metro train services to Melbourne CBD. Local bus routes also service the Wallaroo Square area with connections to Werribee town centre.
Public Transport
8 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Unnamed stop (0.6km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
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Werribee RSL
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Werribee Zoo Bus Loop/Main Drive
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Flood Risk
Werribee has substantial flood risk due to the Werribee River and its tributaries, with significant portions of the suburb subject to the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO). Historical flooding and 1% AEP mapping indicate elevated risk, particularly in low-lying areas adjacent to the Werribee River floodplain. Development is tightly controlled under VIC planning scheme overlays with mandatory freeboard and flood-resistant design standards.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with VIC planning scheme LSIO requirements; habitable floor levels must be set above the 1% AEP flood level plus freeboard
- •Detailed flood risk assessment and engineering certification required for development in overlay areas
- •Restrictions on basement construction and requirements for flood-resilient design in affected zones
- •Referral to Wyndham City Council and relevant floodplain management authority for building permits in LSIO areas
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Werribee is a semi-urban suburb in Melbourne's western growth corridor with relatively low bushfire risk. The area is predominantly cleared, developed, and agricultural land with minimal dense vegetation. Most properties fall outside the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) and Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO), though risk may increase slightly for properties on the suburban fringe toward the Werribee River valley or toward rural areas to the west.
Crime & Safety
Werribee exhibits crime rates below the Victorian state average, reflecting a relatively safe outer metropolitan suburb. The area maintains stable crime patterns with property-related offences being the most prevalent category. Community policing initiatives and demographic factors contribute to the suburb's safer profile compared to inner-urban areas.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Below Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Werribee is experiencing sustained residential development as a key growth corridor in outer Melbourne's west, with substantial subdivision activity, town centre densification, and supporting infrastructure upgrades. The area benefits from proximity to employment precincts and improved transport connectivity, driving continued DA approvals and construction across residential and mixed-use precincts.
Werribee Green Residential Precinct
2.5 kmLarge-scale residential estate with 300+ new dwellings across multiple stages in the Werribee growth corridor.
Determination: 2026
Werribee Town Centre Mixed-Use Development
0.5 kmMulti-storey residential and retail development aimed at revitalising the Werribee CBD with higher-density housing near transport.
Wyndham Vale Extension Infrastructure
5 kmPlanned road and utility upgrades to support continued residential growth in the western Wyndham growth region.
Werribee Industrial Estate Expansion
4 kmExpansion of existing industrial precincts to accommodate logistics and manufacturing uses aligned with regional employment targets.
Determination: 2025
Recent Residential DAs - Werribee South
6 kmMultiple smaller residential developments across Werribee South responding to demand in the outer growth boundary.
Heritage & Conservation
Werribee is home to significant Victorian heritage assets, most notably the state-significant Werribee Park Mansion and formal gardens. The township centre contains several local heritage buildings including the courthouse and town hall, with a heritage conservation area protecting the character of the historic town core and surrounding residential precincts.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Permit required for external alterations to heritage-listed buildings
- •Limitations on demolition of heritage-significant structures
- •Design guidelines for new works to complement heritage character
- •Tree protection overlays on heritage properties
Nearby Heritage Items