Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
223 Duke Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Brimbank Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Sunshine North is a western Melbourne suburb with solid access to public primary and secondary schooling through Sunshine North Primary and Sunshine Secondary College. Catholic and independent options including Our Lady of Fatima and more distant grammar schools provide alternative choices. Parents should verify catchment status directly with the VIC Department of Education and Training.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Sunshine North are likely zoned for Sunshine North Primary School and Sunshine Secondary College as the primary public catchment schools.
Nearby schools
Sunshine North Primary School
In catchmentSunshine Secondary College
In catchmentSt Albans Secondary College
Our Lady of Fatima Primary School
St. Raphael's Primary School
Penleigh and Essendon Grammar School
Azlina Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
223 Duke Street, Sunshine North is located in a suburban area with moderate traffic flow. The locality has reasonable access to major arterial routes including the Western Highway and Mountain Highway, though local residential streets experience typical peak-hour congestion during commute times.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Morning (7-9am) and evening (5-7pm) peak hours see increased traffic on Mountain Highway and Western Highway, with local residential streets experiencing moderate congestion. School zones on nearby roads contribute to peak-hour delays during school hours.
Public Transport
Sunshine Station is approximately 2km away, serviced by VLine and Metro trains. Local bus services operate on Mountain Highway and adjacent routes, with nearest bus stops approximately 300-500 metres from the property.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Riverside Ave/Herbert St (0.8km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Riverside Ave/Herbert St
bus
Braybrook College/Ballarat Road
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Braybrook College/Ballarat Road
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Butler Street/Ballarat Road
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Robson Ave/Herbert St
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Darnley Street/Ballarat Road
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Moffat St/Canning St
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Lacy Street/Canning Street
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Riverside Avenue/Military Road
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Riverside Avenue/Military Road
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Flood Risk
Sunshine North is situated within the Moonee Ponds Creek catchment in metropolitan Melbourne's west, with portions subject to the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO). Historical flooding has occurred during significant rainfall events, particularly affecting low-lying areas near creek corridors. Properties in this suburb should be assessed individually for their proximity to mapped flood-prone land and compliance with current VIC planning overlay requirements.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with VIC Building Regulations for flood-prone areas (elevated floor levels, flood-resistant construction)
- •Mandatory flood risk assessment for developments in LSIO areas
- •Restrictions on sensitive uses (child care, hospitals, aged care) in high-risk flood zones
- •Stormwater management and on-site detention requirements for new subdivisions
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Sunshine North is a suburban area in Melbourne's northwest with predominantly urban and peri-urban development. The suburb sits outside designated Bushfire Prone Areas and has low vegetation density typical of established residential suburbs. Bushfire risk is low, though residents should maintain property-level fuel management (gutters, overhanging branches) as a general precaution.
Crime & Safety
Sunshine North experiences crime rates moderately above the Victorian average, with theft and assault being the most prevalent offence types. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime conditions year-to-year, typical of outer Melbourne suburbs in the Western Region. Community engagement and local safety initiatives continue to be important factors in crime prevention efforts.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Sunshine North is experiencing moderate infill development with a focus on converting underutilised industrial land into residential townhouses and medium-density apartments. Local retail renewal and improved active transport connectivity form part of a broader Brimbank Council strategy to increase housing supply and walkability. Development activity is steady but not intense, reflecting the suburb's role as an affordable, well-connected location within Greater Melbourne's western corridor.
Sunshine North Residential Infill
0.5 kmMulti-lot residential subdivision converting former industrial/underutilised land into townhouses and smaller residential lots.
Determination: 2025
Local Retail & Community Centre Upgrade
1.2 kmRenewal of local shopping precinct with updated retail, café/dining and community facility space on Chapel Street corridor.
Determination: 2024-2025
Medium-Density Apartment Development
0.8 km4-6 storey residential apartment complex targeting young professionals and downsizers near transport nodes.
Determination: 2026
Brimbank Active Transport Network
2 kmCouncil active transport (cycling and pedestrian) path connections linking Sunshine North to broader regional network and transport hubs.
Determination: 2025
Industrial-to-Residential Conversion
1.5 kmAdaptive reuse of redundant factory/warehouse buildings into residential apartments and creative workspace.
Determination: 2025-2026
Heritage & Conservation
Sunshine North is a post-WWII suburban locality with limited individual heritage listings. The broader Sunshine area (1–2 km south) contains the heritage-significant railway station and early 20th-century institutional buildings, but Sunshine North itself is primarily comprised of mid-to-late 20th-century residential development without formal heritage overlay protection.
Nearby Heritage Items