Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
2B Ila Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
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Schools
Hadfield is a northern suburbs location with a solid public school catchment centred on Hadfield Primary and Coburg Secondary College. Catholic alternatives including St Monica's and Our Lady of Mercy College provide additional choice within 1–4 km. Families should verify exact catchment boundaries with the VIC Department of Education.
Likely public catchment
Hadfield is zoned for Hadfield Primary School (primary) and Coburg Secondary College (secondary) under the VIC Department of Education catchment system.
Nearby schools
Hadfield Primary School
In catchmentCoburg Secondary College
In catchmentSt Monica's Primary School
Our Lady of Mercy College
Brunswick Secondary College
Glenroy Primary School
Moonee Ponds Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
2B Ila Street, Hadfield is located in a relatively quiet residential area with moderate traffic flow. The property benefits from proximity to major arterial roads while maintaining reasonable access to local amenities without heavy through-traffic.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Peak hour impacts are minimal on Ila Street itself as it is a local residential street. However, nearby Sydney Road and Bell Street experience moderate congestion during morning (7-9am) and evening (5-7pm) peak periods, though this has limited direct impact on the property's immediate access.
Public Transport
Hadfield Railway Station is approximately 1.2km away, providing access to the Craigieburn Line. Local bus routes service the area within walking distance, approximately 400-600m to nearest bus stops.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Hadfield is a western Melbourne suburb with generally low to moderate flood risk. The primary flood risk source is Moonee Ponds Creek and its tributary drainage system, which has LSIO mapping in scattered locations across the suburb. Most of Hadfield is elevated enough to avoid significant inundation, though properties close to creek corridors should be checked against current VIC flood overlays.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with LSIO requirements for floor levels and building design in mapped areas
- •Flood risk assessment and mitigation measures for new development within LSIO zones
- •Stormwater management and detention basin provisions under Melbourne Water jurisdiction
- •Consultation with Melbourne Water for any works affecting waterways or drainage lines
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Hadfield is a well-established inner-northern suburb of Melbourne with predominantly residential, densely built development and limited areas of native vegetation. The suburb is unlikely to fall within the Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) due to its urban character and distance from significant bushland interfaces. Standard construction practices apply; bushfire-specific building standards are not typically required.
Crime & Safety
Hadfield experiences crime rates above the Victorian state average, with theft and assault being primary concerns. The suburb maintains relatively stable crime patterns year-over-year. Property crimes including break and enter and motor vehicle theft remain notable issues requiring community attention.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Hadfield is a stable inner-northern residential suburb with gradual infill development pressure and modest townhouse/dual-occupancy activity. Council-led improvements to open space, cycling infrastructure, and the broader northern suburbs intensification corridor are the main drivers; large-scale greenfield or mixed-use projects are limited, with activity concentrated on incremental residential densification and community infrastructure upgrades.
Hadfield residential infill – medium-density housing
0.5 kmMultiple small-to-medium residential developments across Hadfield involving dual occupancies and townhouse infill on existing residential land.
Westfield Plenty Valley shopping centre precinct renewal
2.5 kmLong-mooted mixed-use retail and residential renewal of the Westfield Plenty Valley site in Bundoora, near Hadfield's eastern border.
Darebin Creek trail and open space improvement
1 kmDarebin City Council investment in local waterway trail activation and parkland upgrade along Darebin Creek corridor.
Northern suburbs medium-density corridor intensification
1.5 kmScattered residential infill and small multi-unit developments across the broader Coburg–Hadfield–Pascoe Vale corridor responding to Melbourne planning policy.
Local streetscape and active transport upgrades
0.3 kmDarebin Council cycling and pedestrian infrastructure improvements to local streets and intersections.
Heritage & Conservation
Hadfield is a post-war outer suburban area in Melbourne's north with limited individual heritage listings. The suburb developed primarily from the 1950s onwards as residential housing, with few structures predating this period. Nearby heritage precincts in adjoining suburbs such as Coburg offer some local heritage context, but Hadfield itself lacks formal heritage overlays or conservation area designations.
Nearby Heritage Items