Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
202/35 Wellington Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Port Phillip Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres
Min Lot Size
300 m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
St Kilda is a well-serviced inner-suburban area with access to strong public primary and secondary options, notably St Kilda Primary and Albert Park College. The suburb also has several respected Catholic and independent alternatives nearby. Parents should verify current catchment boundaries with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) or Department of Education, as boundaries can change.
Likely public catchment
St Kilda is typically zoned for St Kilda Primary School and Albert Park College as the main public catchment schools.
Nearby schools
St Kilda Primary School
In catchmentAlbert Park College
In catchmentAssumption Primary School
Mercy College
Ormond Primary School
Brighton Secondary College
Lowther Hall Anglican Grammar School
Mentone Girls Secondary College
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
202/35 Wellington Street in St Kilda is located on a major arterial road with moderate to high traffic flow, particularly during peak hours. The property benefits from good public transport connectivity but experiences typical Melbourne CBD-adjacent congestion patterns.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Wellington Street experiences increased traffic during morning (7-9am) and evening (5-7pm) peak hours, with particular congestion near the Fitzroy Street intersection. Weekend traffic is typically lighter except during St Kilda foreshore events.
Public Transport
St Kilda Railway Station is approximately 400m away (5-minute walk). Multiple tram lines (15, 16) operate on nearby Fitzroy Street within 200m, providing direct access to CBD and surrounding areas.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: St Kilda Junction/Barkly Street (0.2km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
St Kilda Junction/Barkly Street
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Sacred Heart
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Fitzroy Street/Park Street
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Commercial Road/Punt Road
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Barkly Street
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Barkly Street
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Luna Park/The Esplanade
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Alfred Square/The Esplanade
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Dandenong Road
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Dandenong Road
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Flood Risk
St Kilda is a coastal suburb in Victoria with medium flood risk due to its proximity to Port Phillip Bay, the Yarra River estuary, and low-lying topography. The Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) covers portions of the suburb, particularly areas closer to the waterfront and drainage lines. Historical storm surge events and cumulative rainfall events affecting the Yarra catchment pose the primary flood hazards.
Planning Controls
- •Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) applies to low-lying areas near Port Phillip Bay and Yarra River estuary
- •Mandatory flood-risk assessment and mitigation measures for development in LSIO-affected land
- •Building design requirements including elevated floor levels and flood-resistant construction in mapped areas
- •Coordination with Melbourne Water and Port Phillip and Westernport CMA for drainage and flood-risk approval
Bushfire Risk
St Kilda is a dense, inner-urban coastal suburb of Melbourne with no bushfire prone area mapping or Bushfire Management Overlay designation. The suburb is heavily built-up with residential, commercial, and recreational infrastructure, and lacks the vegetated or fringe-rural characteristics that trigger bushfire risk classification in Victoria.
Crime & Safety
St Kilda experiences higher-than-average crime rates for Victoria, primarily driven by theft incidents and assault cases. The suburb's vibrant entertainment precinct and high foot traffic contribute to elevated crime statistics. Current trends suggest relative stability with ongoing police operations maintaining crime management in the area.
Total Incidents
8,500
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
St Kilda and surrounding beachside suburbs show steady incremental development with focus on mid-rise residential apartments on Fitzroy Street and foreshore precincts, supplemented by council-led public realm upgrades. Strategic infill and intensification in adjacent suburbs (Elwood, Middle Park) reflect broader Port Phillip demand for accessible beachside living, with heritage and character constraints limiting large-scale redevelopment.
St Kilda foreshore precinct renewal
0 kmLong-term revitalisation of Luna Park, Pier Precinct and beachfront areas with public realm improvements and selective commercial/hospitality upgrades.
Determination: 2025-2028
Recent residential apartment development - Fitzroy Street
0.3 kmMulti-storey residential building on prime Fitzroy Street retail/entertainment strip with ground-floor hospitality.
St Kilda Road boulevard upgrade
1.5 kmPort Phillip Council streetscape improvements including tree planting, traffic calming and pedestrian amenity along key arterial corridor.
Determination: 2024-2025
Elwood residential intensification DA
1.2 kmMedium-density infill housing on former commercial/underutilised land near Elwood precinct.
Middle Park beachside mixed-use
2.1 kmBoutique residential and hospitality development adjacent to Middle Beach with public access improvements.
Heritage & Conservation
St Kilda is a highly significant heritage precinct with multiple state-listed landmarks reflecting its late 19th and early 20th century development as Melbourne's premier seaside resort. Much of the suburb falls within heritage conservation overlays, with strict controls protecting Victorian and Edwardian commercial and residential character. Properties here commonly face heritage permit requirements and design restrictions to preserve the area's distinctive architectural and cultural identity.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Requirement for heritage permit for external alterations to facades and rooflines
- •Limitations on demolition of contributory buildings within overlay areas
- •Design guidelines requiring consistency with Victorian-era streetscape character
- •Mandatory consultation with heritage advisor for extensions and major works
Nearby Heritage Items