Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
3/66 Queens Parade
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone Schedule 1
LEP: Darebin Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres or 3 storeys
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Fawkner is a northern metropolitan Melbourne suburb with solid public school options anchored by Fawkner Primary and Coburg Secondary. Catholic alternatives including St Monica's Primary and Mercy College Coburg serve the area. Families should verify exact catchment boundaries with the VIC Department of Education, as zones can vary by street.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Fawkner are typically zoned for Fawkner Primary School and Coburg Secondary College under the VIC government school catchment system.
Nearby schools
Fawkner Primary School
In catchmentCoburg Secondary College
In catchmentPascoe Vale Primary School
St Monica's Primary School
Moreland Secondary College
Mercy College Coburg
Strathmore Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
3/66 Queens Parade, Fawkner is located on a major north-south arterial in Melbourne's northern suburbs with moderate traffic flow. The property experiences typical suburban congestion during peak hours, particularly during morning and evening commute times on Queens Parade.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Peak traffic congestion occurs during morning (7-9am) and evening (4:30-6:30pm) commute periods on Queens Parade northbound and southbound. Local residential streets experience increased traffic as through-traffic and commuter vehicles utilize the corridor.
Public Transport
Fawkner Railway Station is approximately 1.2km south, accessible via local bus routes. Tram services on nearby routes provide additional public transport connectivity within 1.5km radius.
Public Transport
10 public transport stops found within 1.5km (via OpenStreetMap). Nearest: Merlynston (0.4km).
Nearby Stops (within 1.5km)
Merlynston
train
Merlynston Station/Merlyn Street
bus
Queens Parade
bus
Queens Parade
bus
Fawkner
train
Spry Street/Sydney Road
bus
Goleen Street/Sydney Road
bus
North Coburg Terminus/Bakers Road
bus
Mercy College/Sydney Road
bus
Boundary Road/Derby Street
bus
Flood Risk
Fawkner is a northern Melbourne suburb with generally low to moderate flood risk. While some localised areas may fall within the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay due to minor watercourses and drainage systems, the suburb is not adjacent to major flood-prone rivers such as the Yarra or Maribyrnong. Flood risk is primarily a drainage and local stormwater management issue rather than a major riverine inundation concern.
Planning Controls
- •Compliance with VIC planning scheme LSIO requirements for affected properties
- •Flood-compatible development and elevation standards where LSIO applies
- •Drainage and stormwater management obligations under Moreland City Council planning scheme
- •Potential SBO (Significant Bushfire Overlay) considerations in addition to flood risk
Bushfire Risk
BAL Rating
BAL-LOW
Fawkner is a northern metropolitan suburb of Melbourne with predominantly urban and suburban development, situated on relatively flat terrain with minimal native bushland. The area does not fall within a Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) zone. Bushfire risk is low due to the dense residential character, limited vegetation, and distance from significant bushland interfaces.
Crime & Safety
Fawkner experiences crime rates above the Victorian average, with property crimes (theft and break-and-enter) representing the majority of incidents. The suburb has maintained relatively stable crime levels over recent years with no significant escalation or improvement in trends.
Total Incidents
4,200
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
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Heritage & Conservation
Fawkner is a post-war outer suburban area in Melbourne's north with limited individual heritage listings. The suburb developed primarily from the 1950s onwards and lacks the established Victorian/Edwardian residential character or heritage overlays typical of inner-city suburbs. No formal heritage conservation area applies to the residential precinct.
Nearby Heritage Items