Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
15a Albert Crescent
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Brimbank Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
300 m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
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 catchmentSt Albans Secondary College
In catchmentCorpus Christi Primary School
Mercy Secondary College
Westmore Primary School
Coburg High School
Glen Waverley Grammar School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
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.
Nearby Major Roads
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.
Public Transport
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)
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St Albans Station (Bay 5)
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Alfrieda Street/Main Road East
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St Albans Station (Bay 4)
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Errington Reserve/Main Road East
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Errington Reserve/Main Road East
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Unnamed stop
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Keilor Plains Station/East Esplanade
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Keilor Plains
train
Kings Road/Gillespie Road
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Flood Risk
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
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
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.
Crime & Safety
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
Future Development
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 kmCouncil-backed urban renewal focusing on increased residential density and local retail along Main Road corridor.
Determination: 2026
Recent Residential Subdivision - Coburns Road
1.2 kmMulti-lot residential subdivision creating additional townhouse and villa lot opportunities in established pocket.
Determination: 2024
Local Apartment Building (Napier Street)
0.8 kmMid-rise residential apartment block responding to increased infill density targets near transport corridors.
Determination: 2024
Brimbank Council Infrastructure - Drainage & Roads
0.5 kmLocal drainage and road network upgrades to support anticipated residential growth in western suburbs.
Determination: 2025
Retail/Commercial Infill (Main Road)
0.3 kmSmall-scale commercial and convenience retail development targeting local neighbourhood demand.
Determination: 2024
Heritage & Conservation
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