Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
1A Raven Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone Schedule 1
LEP: City of Greater Geelong Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Geelong West offers a solid mix of public catchment schools plus established Catholic and independent alternatives within close proximity. The suburb has good access to both primary and secondary education, with Geelong High School serving as the main public secondary. Families should confirm current catchment boundaries with the VIC education department, as zone boundaries can change.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Geelong West are typically zoned for Geelong West Primary School (primary) and Geelong High School (secondary); always verify with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority's Find My School tool.
Nearby schools
Geelong West Primary School
In catchmentBellerine Street Primary School
Geelong High School
In catchmentSt. Ignatius College
Geelong College
Sacred Heart School, Geelong
Mercy Regional College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
1A Raven Street, Geelong West is located in a residential area with moderate traffic flow. The property has reasonable access to major routes via nearby arterial roads, with typical suburban congestion patterns during peak hours.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning peak (7-9am) and evening peak (5-7pm) see increased traffic on Pakington Street and Gheringhap Street as commuters travel to/from Geelong CBD and surrounding areas. Local residential streets experience lighter congestion.
Public Transport
Approximately 400-600 meters to nearest bus stops on Pakington Street or Gheringhap Street; approximately 2-2.5km to Geelong West railway station
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: McMillan Ave/Glenleith Ave (0.6km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
McMillan Ave/Glenleith Ave
bus
Wattletree Rd/Princes Hwy
bus
Melbourne Rd/Church St
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Lunan Ave/Princes Hwy
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The Esplanade/Glenleith Ave
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The Esplanade/Glenleith Ave
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Toorak Pde/The Esplanade
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Walker St/Princes Hwy
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North Geelong Station/Princes Hwy
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North Geelong Station/Princes Hwy
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Flood Risk
Geelong West is traversed by the Barwon River and its tributaries, making parts of the suburb subject to the Victorian LSIO. Historical flooding has occurred in low-lying riverside areas. Most of the suburb experiences medium flood risk; however, elevation and distance from the main channel vary significantly, so individual property risk depends on proximity to the Barwon and local drainage lines.
Planning Controls
- •LSIO applies to properties within the Barwon River floodplain; building and works require consideration of flood impacts
- •Floor levels must be set above the 1% AEP (100-year) flood level or demonstrated flood-resilient design
- •Filling and grading restrictions to prevent redirection of flood waters onto adjacent properties
- •Referral to floodplain manager (Geelong City Council) for planning permits in mapped flood-affected areas
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Geelong West is an inner-suburban area with predominantly residential development, paved surfaces, and minimal bushfire fuel. While the nearby Barwon River reserve and scattered parkland exist, the suburb is not located within a declared Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or subject to the Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO). Risk is low and typically does not trigger BAL rating requirements for standard residential construction.
Crime & Safety
Geelong West experiences crime rates moderately above the Victorian average, with theft and assault being the primary offense categories. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime patterns compared to recent years, though property crimes remain a consistent concern. Overall safety conditions are consistent with other established outer metropolitan areas in Victoria.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Geelong West is experiencing incremental urban intensification driven by proximity to Geelong CBD, improved transport links via the Ring Road, and strategic council support for activity centre renewal. Development activity focuses on infill residential, mixed-use precinct activation, and adaptive reuse of industrial sites. Medium-density apartments and townhouse subdivisions represent the dominant pipeline as the suburb transitions from industrial to mixed-residential character.
Geelong West Mixed-use Precinct
0.5 kmLocal activity centre renewal focusing on residential apartments above retail and commercial uses along Main Street corridor.
Residential infill development - High Street
0.3 kmMedium-density townhouse and villa lot subdivision on former industrial/commercial land.
Geelong Ring Road upgrade
1.2 kmState Government road infrastructure project improving regional connectivity and accessibility to Geelong West precinct.
Multi-unit apartment building - Fyfe Street
0.7 km3-4 storey residential apartment building targeting inner-suburb rental and owner-occupier demand.
Urban renewal activation - Former manufacturing site
1 kmAdaptive reuse and infill development converting redundant industrial land to residential and creative workspace.
Heritage & Conservation
Geelong West is an inner-suburban area with a character residential overlay and scattered heritage listings dating to the Victorian and Edwardian eras. The suburb contains modest weatherboard cottages, Federation homes, and some early 20th-century commercial buildings. Development is moderately constrained by local heritage protections and character retention requirements.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •External alterations to heritage-listed properties require council approval
- •Character Residential Overlay (CRO) restricts demolition and major modifications
- •Front fence and landscape modifications may require planning consent
- •Additions must respect original building form and materials
Nearby Heritage Items