Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
19 Jacka Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Moonee Valley Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
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Traffic & Congestion
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Public Transport
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Flood Risk
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Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Essendon is an inner-metropolitan suburb of Melbourne with very low bushfire risk. The area is densely developed with low vegetation cover and is not within a Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or subject to the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO). Standard construction practices apply; no BAL rating compliance required.
Crime & Safety
Essendon experiences moderate crime levels consistent with inner-suburban Melbourne averages, with theft and assault being the most prevalent offence categories. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime patterns year-on-year, with rates neither significantly elevated nor notably lower than comparable metropolitan areas. Property crime and interpersonal violence represent the primary community safety concerns in the area.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Essendon is experiencing moderate to strong development activity focused on station precinct renewal and medium-density residential infill, driven by Metro Tunnel completion and inner-west demand. The suburb has active conversion of commercial land to residential use and infrastructure upgrades to support population growth. Development is concentrated along major transport corridors and near the revitalised station hub.
Essendon Station Precinct Renewal
0.5 kmMajor station precinct redevelopment including residential apartments, retail, and improved transport connectivity as part of Metro Tunnel project integration.
Determination: 2025
Essendon North Residential DA
1.2 kmMedium-density residential subdivision targeting infill development on former commercial land with multi-unit townhouse and apartment approvals.
Keilor Road Commercial-to-Residential Conversion
0.8 kmAdaptive reuse of aging commercial buildings along major arterial into residential and small-scale retail mixed-use development.
Determination: 2024-2025
Essendon Primary School Precinct
0.6 kmSchool modernisation and expansion project addressing local population growth and educational capacity demands.
Apartment Development - Buckley Street
1 km4-6 storey apartment building targeting young professionals and downsizers near Essendon station.
Heritage & Conservation
Essendon is an inner-northern suburb with significant heritage character, featuring Victorian and Edwardian residential architecture alongside important civic and sporting landmarks. The suburb contains both state-listed heritage items and a local heritage conservation area with multiple restrictions on development and alterations. Properties within the overlay areas face heightened planning scrutiny to preserve the suburb's historical streetscapes and architectural integrity.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Requirement to obtain planning permit for alterations to external appearance of heritage-listed properties
- •Restrictions on demolition of buildings in heritage conservation areas without council approval
- •Design guidelines for new construction in heritage precincts to complement character
- •Potential requirement for heritage impact assessment for development proposals
Nearby Heritage Items