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15a Albert Crescent

St Albans, VIC 3021
3 bed 0 bath 2 carhouse
Last updated: 6 May 20269/9 sections loaded
Expires: 04/08/2026

Zoning & Regional Plan

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GRZ1

General Residential Zone

LEP: Brimbank Planning Scheme

Height Limit

11 metres or 3 storeys

Min Lot Size

300 m²

✅ Permitted Uses

Dwelling (house)Dwelling (townhouse)Dual occupancyHome-based businessKindergartenNeighbourhood convenience store

❌ Prohibited Uses

High-rise residentialShopping centreNightclub or barManufacturing or processing plantAdvertising signLandfill site
Source: StMate AI — VIC planning scheme06/05/2026

Schools

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St Albans is a western Melbourne suburb with solid public schooling options centred on its primary and secondary colleges. Catholic schools including Corpus Christi and Mercy College serve families seeking faith-based education, while selective independent schools like Glen Waverley Grammar lie within reasonable reach for those prioritising academic selectivity.

Likely public catchment

Properties in St Albans are typically zoned to St Albans Primary School and St Albans Secondary College; however, users should verify exact catchment boundaries with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) or the Department of Education.

Nearby schools

🎒

St Albans Primary School

In catchment
primary · publicLocal public primary school
0.5 km
🎓

St Albans Secondary College

In catchment
secondary · publicLocal public secondary school
1.2 km
🎒

Corpus Christi Primary School

primary · catholicEstablished Catholic primary
1.5 km
🎓

Mercy Secondary College

secondary · catholicCatholic secondary school
2.8 km
🎒

Westmore Primary School

primary · public
2.2 km
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Coburg High School

secondary · public
4.1 km
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Glen Waverley Grammar School

combined · independentSelective independent school
4.5 km

Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.

Source: StMate AI — VIC schools06/05/2026

Traffic & Congestion

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15a Albert Crescent in St Albans has moderate traffic conditions with good access to major routes. The location benefits from proximity to the Western Highway and local collector roads that provide reasonable connectivity to the broader Melbourne network.

Congestion Level:moderate

Nearby Major Roads

Western HighwayGillespie StreetDarebin StreetMain RoadKildare Road

Peak Hour Impact

Morning and evening peak hours (7-9am and 4-6pm) experience increased traffic on Western Highway and Gillespie Street, with typical delays of 10-15 minutes during peak commute times heading toward Melbourne CBD.

Public Transport

St Albans Railway Station is approximately 800-900 meters away, providing regular Werribee line services. Multiple bus routes service the area with stops within 300-500 meters.

Source: StMate AI06/05/2026

Public Transport

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10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: St Albans Station (Bay 6) (0.5km).

Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)

🚌

St Albans Station (Bay 6)

bus

0.5 km
🚌

St Albans Station (Bay 5)

bus

0.6 km
🚌

Alfrieda Street/Main Road East

bus

0.6 km
🚌

St Albans Station (Bay 4)

bus

0.6 km
🚌

Errington Reserve/Main Road East

bus

0.8 km
🚌

Errington Reserve/Main Road East

bus

0.8 km
🚌

Unnamed stop

bus

1.3 km
🚌

Keilor Plains Station/East Esplanade

bus

1.3 km
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Keilor Plains

train

1.3 km
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Kings Road/Gillespie Road

bus

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

Flood Risk

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medium RiskZone: Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) / Yarra River and Maribyrnong River catchments

St Albans is located in the lower Maribyrnong River catchment in western metropolitan Melbourne and is subject to the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO). Parts of the suburb experience medium flood risk from both river inundation (1% AEP events) and localised drainage congestion. Historical flooding has affected low-lying areas, particularly near watercourses; development is regulated under Victorian planning controls to manage this risk.

Planning Controls

  • Compliance with Victorian Building Regulations flood resilience standards for LSIO-affected properties
  • Requirement for flood-aware site planning and finished floor level restrictions in certain precincts
  • Planning permit triggers for development in LSIO areas; flood risk assessment may be mandatory
  • Consideration of local flooding from overland flow paths and drainage congestion during intense rainfall
Source: StMate AI — VIC flood overlays06/05/2026

Bushfire Risk

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low Risk

BAL Rating

BAL-LOW

Vegetation Category: Scattered urban vegetation with mixed residential gardens; limited native bushland interface

St Albans is a western suburban locality within metropolitan Melbourne with predominantly urban and residential character. The suburb sits outside high-risk bushfire-prone areas and does not typically fall within the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO). While some scattered trees and gardens exist, the dense residential development and distance from significant native vegetation result in low bushfire risk overall.

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

Crime & Safety

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St Albans in Melbourne's western suburbs experiences crime rates moderately above Victorian averages, particularly for theft and property offences. The suburb has maintained relatively stable crime patterns over recent years with consistent incident frequencies. Law enforcement presence and community initiatives remain focused on reducing property crime and anti-social behaviour.

Total Incidents

4,200

Estimated annual (2024-2025)

vs State

Above Average

Trend

➡️ stable

Crime Categories

Theft
1100
Assault
650
Break and enter
480
Motor vehicle theft
320
Malicious damage
590
Source: StMate AI (based on BOCSAR data)06/05/2026

Future Development

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St Albans is experiencing moderate infill development typical of outer western Melbourne suburbs, with council-supported mixed-use precinct upgrades and residential intensification along Main Road and transport-accessible corridors. Recent activity includes apartment approvals, townhouse subdivisions and local infrastructure upgrades reflecting broader metropolitan density targets in Brimbank Council. Development remains incremental rather than large-scale, focused on neighbourhood-level consolidation.

St Albans Mixed-Use Precinct (Proposed)

0.2 km
Mixed-useProposed

Council-backed urban renewal focusing on increased residential density and local retail along Main Road corridor.

Determination: 2026

Recent Residential Subdivision - Coburns Road

1.2 km
Residential subdivisionApproved

Multi-lot residential subdivision creating additional townhouse and villa lot opportunities in established pocket.

Determination: 2024

Local Apartment Building (Napier Street)

0.8 km
Apartment buildingUnder construction

Mid-rise residential apartment block responding to increased infill density targets near transport corridors.

Determination: 2024

Brimbank Council Infrastructure - Drainage & Roads

0.5 km
InfrastructureProposed

Local drainage and road network upgrades to support anticipated residential growth in western suburbs.

Determination: 2025

Retail/Commercial Infill (Main Road)

0.3 km
Mixed-useApproved

Small-scale commercial and convenience retail development targeting local neighbourhood demand.

Determination: 2024

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

Heritage & Conservation

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🏛️ Heritage ListedConservation Area

St Albans is an inner-western Melbourne suburb with established late 19th and early 20th century residential character. The suburb contains a local heritage conservation area with multiple Victorian and Edwardian dwellings, anchored by significant railway and civic heritage items. Properties within the overlay are subject to heritage planning controls that regulate external alterations and require sympathetic design approaches.

⚠️ Restrictions

  • Requirement to obtain Council permit for external alterations and additions to heritage-listed properties
  • Restriction on demolition without heritage assessment and Council approval
  • Design guidelines for new works must be sympathetic to original architectural character
  • Limitations on front fence and garden modifications in conservation overlay areas

Nearby Heritage Items

St Albans Post Officelocal
0.1 km
St Albans Railway Stationstate
0.3 km
Keilor Road residential precinct (various Victorian era dwellings)local
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.

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