Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
24/52 Middle Road
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Maribyrnong Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
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Traffic & Congestion
24/52 Middle Road in Maribyrnong experiences moderate traffic congestion, particularly during peak hours due to its location on a major arterial route. The area benefits from reasonable public transport connectivity but can experience delays during morning and evening commute periods.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Significant congestion during morning (7-9am) and evening (5-7pm) peak hours, particularly heading toward the city and West Gate Freeway. Reverse peak flows toward outer suburbs also impact Middle Road during these periods.
Public Transport
Excellent public transport access with Maribyrnong Station approximately 1.2km away on the Werribee line, providing direct CBD access. Multiple tram routes and bus services operate within 500m of the location.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Maribyrnong is located adjacent to the Maribyrnong River, a tributary of the Yarra River, and experiences significant flood risk. Large areas of the suburb fall within the LSIO due to historical inundation from both river and overland flow events. Planning controls are stringent, and new development requires detailed flood risk assessment and mitigation measures.
Planning Controls
- •Land Subject to Inundation Overlay (LSIO) applies to flood-prone areas; development must demonstrate flood immunity or appropriate mitigation
- •Floodplain Management Overlay (FMO) may apply; requires consideration of flood risk in site planning and building design
- •Mandatory floor levels and flood-resistant construction standards for new buildings in affected areas
- •Development Assessment: referral to Melbourne Water for flood impact and stormwater management assessment
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Maribyrnong is an inner-western Melbourne suburb with predominantly urban and residential development, located well away from Victoria's major bushfire-prone areas and forested regions. The suburb sits in flat to gently rolling terrain with minimal native vegetation clustering, resulting in low bushfire risk. Properties in Maribyrnong are unlikely to fall within the BMO or BPA and typically require no bushfire-specific construction standards under AS 3959.
Crime & Safety
Maribyrnong experiences crime rates moderately above the Victorian state average, with theft and assault being the most prevalent offenses. The suburb shows relatively stable crime patterns with consistent incident rates. Like many inner-western Melbourne suburbs, it experiences elevated property crime and street-level offenses typical of mixed residential-industrial areas with higher population density.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Maribyrnong is experiencing steady mixed-use development and urban renewal activity, particularly focused on riverside activation and conversion of industrial sites to residential and community uses. The suburb benefits from proximity to the Maribyrnong River precinct and emerging renewal areas like Pipemakers Park, with moderate DA pipeline activity reflecting its status as an accessible inner-west location with underutilised industrial land.
Maribyrnong River Precinct Mixed-Use Development
0.5 kmRiverside mixed-use development incorporating residential apartments, retail, and public open space along the Maribyrnong River corridor.
Determination: 2026
West Footscray Industrial-to-Residential Conversion
1.2 kmHeritage-adapted conversion of former industrial building into apartments near Footscray precinct.
Determination: 2025
Pipemakers Park Urban Renewal Stage 2
1.5 kmMulti-stage urban renewal project incorporating residential, commercial and community facilities in the former industrial area.
Determination: 2027
Recent Residential DA - Multi-unit Housing
0.8 kmMedium-density residential development with townhouses and apartments on infill site near Maribyrnong Road.
Determination: 2025
Active Transport Infrastructure - Shared Path Extension
2 kmExtension of riverside shared path connecting Maribyrnong to broader regional cycling network.
Determination: 2024-2025
Heritage & Conservation
Maribyrnong is an inner-Melbourne suburb with significant heritage value, particularly around the Maribyrnong River precinct and the historic Aqueduct structure. The suburb contains multiple local heritage overlays and conservation areas, with a mix of Victorian-era industrial and residential buildings. Properties within these designations face development controls and heritage protection requirements typical of inner-urban Melbourne.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Development controls on heritage-listed properties and within conservation overlays
- •Requirement for heritage impact assessments on modifications to significant buildings
- •Restrictions on external alterations to buildings of local or state heritage significance
- •Mandatory consultation with heritage advisors for new works in heritage areas
Nearby Heritage Items