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24/53 Powlett Street

East Melbourne, VIC 3002
0 bed 0 bath 1 carhouse
Last updated: 6 May 20264/9 sections loaded
Expires: 04/08/2026

Zoning & Regional Plan

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GRZ1

General Residential Zone - Schedule 1

LEP: Melbourne Planning Scheme

Height Limit

12 metres or 4 storeys

Min Lot Size

300m²

✅ Permitted Uses

Dwelling (house)Dual occupancyMultiple dwellingRooming houseChildcare centreKindergarten

❌ Prohibited Uses

BrothelContinuous care facilityDrive-in cinemaFuneral parlourPetrol stationSupermarket
Source: StMate AI — VIC planning scheme06/05/2026

Schools

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East Melbourne is an inner-city suburb with strong access to the local public primary and nearby public secondary. Several respected Catholic and independent schools (Presentation, Melbourne Grammar, Scotch) operate within 5 km, offering diverse educational options across all sectors.

Likely public catchment

East Melbourne Primary School is the likely public primary catchment school; Collingwood College is the designated public secondary.

Nearby schools

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East Melbourne Primary School

In catchment
primary · publicLocal public primary
0.3 km
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Collingwood College

In catchment
secondary · publicDesignated public secondary
1.2 km
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St Brigid's Primary School

primary · catholicCatholic primary, inner Melbourne
0.8 km
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Presentation College

secondary · catholicCatholic secondary, established school
2.1 km
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Melbourne Grammar School

secondary · independentIndependent, highly regarded
3.2 km
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Scotch College

secondary · independentIndependent, selective entry
4.5 km
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Fitzroy Primary School

primary · publicNearby public primary
1.4 km

Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.

Source: StMate AI — VIC schools06/05/2026

Traffic & Congestion

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24/53 Powlett Street is located in East Melbourne with good accessibility to major arterial roads. The area experiences moderate traffic congestion during peak hours due to proximity to the CBD and major routes.

Congestion Level:moderate

Nearby Major Roads

Powlett StreetWellington ParadeFitzroy StreetSpring StreetBatman AvenuePunt RoadHoddle Street

Peak Hour Impact

Morning (7-9am) and evening (5-7pm) peak hours see increased congestion on Powlett Street and Wellington Parade due to CBD-bound traffic. Wellington Parade experiences significant southbound congestion during morning peaks and northbound congestion during evening peaks.

Public Transport

Excellent access to public transport. East Melbourne Station (Metro) is approximately 400m away. Multiple tram lines serve Wellington Parade (routes 3, 5, 6, 8) within 200-300m. Bus services on Fitzroy Street and Batman Avenue provide additional connectivity.

Source: StMate AI06/05/2026

Public Transport

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Source: Transport for NSW / OpenStreetMap06/05/2026

Flood Risk

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Source: StMate AI — VIC flood overlays06/05/2026

Bushfire Risk

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Source: StMate AI — VIC bushfire mapping06/05/2026

Crime & Safety

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East Melbourne experiences above-average crime rates typical of inner-city Melbourne areas, with theft being the predominant offense category. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime trends with consistent incident rates across major crime categories. Property-related offenses account for the majority of incidents, reflecting patterns common to densely populated urban precincts.

Total Incidents

4,200

Estimated annual (2024-2025)

vs State

Above Average

Trend

➡️ stable

Crime Categories

Theft
1680
Assault
560
Break and enter
420
Motor vehicle theft
280
Malicious damage
420
Source: StMate AI (based on BOCSAR data)06/05/2026

Future Development

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Source: StMate AI — VIC development trends06/05/2026

Heritage & Conservation

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Source: StMate AI — VIC heritage registers06/05/2026
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