Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
17 Waverley Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Melbourne Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Richmond is an inner-Melbourne suburb with good access to established public schools, particularly Richmond Primary and the selective Melbourne High School. The area also has Catholic and independent alternatives including Scotch College and Mercy College nearby, offering diverse schooling options across fee-free and fee-paying sectors.
Likely public catchment
Richmond is most likely zoned for Richmond Primary School (primary) and Melbourne High School (secondary), though boundaries should be verified with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) or local schools directly.
Nearby schools
Richmond Primary School
In catchmentMelbourne High School
In catchmentScotch College
Camberwell Grammar School
St Joseph's Primary School, Richmond
Mercy College Coburg
Collingwood Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
17 Waverley Street, Richmond is located in a moderately congested inner-city area with good connectivity to major arterial routes. The locality experiences typical Melbourne inner-suburb traffic patterns with peak-hour congestion on surrounding roads.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Significant congestion on Swan Street and Hoddle Street during morning (7-9am) and evening (5-7pm) peak periods. Local streets experience increased traffic flow as commuters use them as alternate routes. Swan Street southbound and Hoddle Street northbound are particularly affected.
Public Transport
Excellent access to public transport. Richmond station (3-4 minute walk) provides Metro train services on the Hurstbridge Line. Multiple tram routes available on Swan Street and Church Street within 200m, including routes 86 and 48.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Richmond is located on the Yarra River floodplain in inner Melbourne and is subject to the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) due to regular flood inundation risk. The suburb has experienced significant historical flooding and remains one of Melbourne's higher-risk flood zones. Stringent planning controls and flood-compatible building requirements apply to all new development and substantial renovations.
Planning Controls
- •Buildings and works must be designed to withstand or be compatible with flood hazard
- •Development must not increase flood risk to other properties
- •Floor levels typically required to be set above the Probable Maximum Flood (PMF) or 1% AEP flood level
- •Flood Risk Management Overlay (FRMO) may apply in some precincts requiring flood impact assessment
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Richmond is an inner-metropolitan suburb of Melbourne with dense residential development and limited bushland. The area is unlikely to fall within a designated Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or require a Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO). Bushfire risk is considered low for typical properties in this locality.
Crime & Safety
Richmond is an inner-Melbourne suburb with crime rates moderately above Victorian averages, primarily driven by theft and assault incidents. The suburb experiences typical urban crime patterns consistent with inner-city areas with higher population density and commercial activity. Crime trends have remained relatively stable over recent years.
Total Incidents
8,500
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Richmond is experiencing steady inner-city intensification driven by proximity to Melbourne CBD, established public transport, and vibrant mixed-use precincts along Swan Street and Church Street. Development activity focuses on medium-to-high density residential mixed-use projects that respect heritage overlays while responding to strong rental and owner-occupier demand. Infrastructure investment in transport and public realm improvements continues to catalyse precinct-wide urban renewal.
Swan Street Mixed-Use Precinct
0.5 kmMulti-storey residential and retail development along Swan Street's commercial corridor, capitalising on public transport proximity.
Determination: 2025
Church Street Residential Intensification
0.3 kmMedium-density apartment development on Church Street responding to demand for inner-city rental housing.
Determination: 2025-2026
Yarra River Precinct Activation
1.2 kmRiverfront public space and residential mixed-use project as part of broader Yarra River activation strategy.
Determination: 2026-2027
Richmond Station Surrounds Uplift
0.8 kmHigh-density residential and commercial development around Richmond railway station driven by transport infrastructure investment.
Determination: 2026
Recent Residential DA - Bridge Road Precinct
0.6 kmInfill townhouse and apartment development responding to heritage-overlay constraints and demand for walkable precinct living.
Determination: 2024-2025
Heritage & Conservation
Richmond is an inner-city suburb with substantial heritage character, featuring Victorian and Edwardian residential streets, historic commercial precincts, and multiple local heritage overlays. The suburb has extensive conservation areas protecting its architectural integrity, particularly around the historic residential precinct on Richmond Hill and along Swan Street. Properties within these areas typically face development restrictions requiring heritage compatibility assessments and planning permits for alterations.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Mandatory planning permit for external alterations to heritage-significant facades
- •Restrictions on removal or modification of original architectural features (windows, doors, eaves)
- •Height and setback controls within heritage overlay areas
- •Requirements for sympathetic new infill development respecting streetscape character
Nearby Heritage Items