Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
23/23-25 Clapham Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone Schedule 1
LEP: Darebin Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres
Min Lot Size
400m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Thornbury is an inner-north Melbourne suburb with solid public school provision: Thornbury Primary and High School serve the locality. Catholic alternatives include Our Lady of Victories Primary and Marcellin College. Several independent and nearby public options are within 3 km. Always verify current catchment boundaries with the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) or the VIC Find My School tool.
Likely public catchment
Thornbury is zoned for Thornbury Primary School (primary) and Thornbury High School (secondary) as the primary catchment schools.
Nearby schools
Thornbury Primary School
In catchmentThornbury High School
In catchmentPreston Girls Secondary College
Our Lady of Victories Primary School
Marcellin College
Alphington Primary School
Norwood Secondary College
Ivanhoe Grammar School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
The property at 23/23-25 Clapham Street, Thornbury is located in a residential area with moderate traffic conditions. The vicinity experiences typical suburban traffic patterns with peak congestion during morning and evening commute periods, particularly on nearby arterial roads.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Peak hour traffic (7-9 AM and 5-7 PM) sees increased congestion on High Street and surrounding arterial routes as commuters travel to/from Melbourne CBD. Local residential streets experience moderate traffic flow during these periods.
Public Transport
Thornbury railway station is approximately 800-900 meters away, providing access to the Hurstbridge Line. Multiple bus routes service the area with stops within 200-400 meters, offering good public transport connectivity.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Cowper Street/Dundas Street (1.0km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Cowper Street/Dundas Street
bus
Bell Station/Bell Street
bus
Bell Station/Bell Street
bus
High Street/Bell Street
bus
St Georges Road/Bell Street
bus
Plenty Road/Bell Street
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Jessie Street/Bell Street
bus
Plenty Road/Bell Street
bus
Panch Health Service/Bell Street
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Panch Health Service/Bell Street
bus
Flood Risk
Thornbury, located in Melbourne's inner north, has low to localized flood risk primarily associated with Darebin Creek, which traverses parts of the suburb. Most properties are not within the LSIO, but those near the creek corridor should verify their flood mapping status. Historical flooding events in the Darebin catchment (1934, 1963) are dated, and modern drainage infrastructure has reduced acute risk, though climate considerations warrant verification of current overlays.
Planning Controls
- •Darebin Creek LSIO applies to properties within the mapped inundation extent (typically 1% AEP flood level)
- •Floor level requirements and fill controls may apply for LSIO-affected properties under Darebin Valley Planning Scheme
- •Stormwater management and drainage easements along Darebin Creek corridor
- •Building design and flood-resilience standards for properties in mapped flood zone
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Thornbury is an established inner-northern Melbourne suburb with predominantly urban and residential character. The area is unlikely to fall within the BMO or BPA due to its density and distance from significant bushland, presenting low bushfire risk. Standard building practices apply; bushfire-specific construction standards are not typically required.
Crime & Safety
Thornbury is an inner Melbourne suburb with crime rates moderately above Victorian averages, particularly for theft and assault offences. The area experiences typical urban crime patterns consistent with high-density residential and commercial zones. Crime rates have remained relatively stable in recent years with no marked escalation.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Thornbury is experiencing moderate transit-oriented development pressure centred on its railway station precinct, with council-led streetscape activation along Bell Street and incremental residential infill across secondary streets. Infrastructure investment in the Darebin Creek corridor and public realm improvements are complementing residential apartment and mixed-use approvals, positioning the suburb as part of Melbourne's inner-north urban renewal trajectory.
Thornbury Station Precinct Intensification
0.2 kmDepartment of Jobs, Precincts and Regions planning for transit-oriented residential and retail development around the railway station to capitalise on rail connectivity.
Determination: 2026
Cramer Avenue Mixed-Use Development
0.8 kmMulti-storey residential apartment block with ground-floor retail targeting mid-density urban infill near the Darebin Creek corridor.
Bell Street Streetscape & Activation
0.5 kmDarebin City Council-led public realm upgrade including tree-lined pedestrian precinct, street furniture, and retail frontage activation along the main commercial strip.
Determination: 2025
Residential infill DA cluster
1.2 kmMultiple smaller-scale townhouse and dual-occupancy DAs approved across secondary streets, reflecting incremental densification in established residential zones.
Darebin Creek Trail Extension
0.4 kmPlanned active transport and open-space upgrade along the creek corridor to improve pedestrian/cyclist connectivity and environmental amenity.
Determination: 2025-2026
Heritage & Conservation
Thornbury is an established inner-northern Melbourne suburb with a significant heritage conservation overlay across much of its residential and commercial core. The area contains late Victorian and Edwardian housing stock, a notable railway station, and heritage-listed community buildings, making it subject to local heritage controls and design guidance.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Requirement to obtain planning permit for external alterations to heritage-significant buildings
- •Restrictions on demolition or removal of original architectural features
- •Design guidelines for new works must respect character of heritage streetscape
- •Limited scope for substantial extensions without heritage approval
Nearby Heritage Items