Property Report
Comprehensive multi-dimensional analysis
30 Mackenzie Street
Zoning & Regional Plan
GRZ1
General Residential Zone
LEP: Moreland Planning Scheme
Height Limit
11 metres
Min Lot Size
300m²
✅ Permitted Uses
❌ Prohibited Uses
Schools
Brunswick is a well-established inner-northern Melbourne suburb with strong local public school options including the nearby catchment primary and secondary colleges. Catholic and other public schools within 3–4 km provide alternative choices. Families should confirm exact catchment boundaries via the VIC education department's Find My School tool.
Likely public catchment
Properties in Brunswick are typically zoned for Brunswick Primary School (primary) and Moreland Secondary College (secondary); verification with the VIC Department of Education is essential.
Nearby schools
Brunswick Primary School
In catchmentMoreland Secondary College
In catchmentHoly Rosary Primary School
Coburg Catholic High School
Westmeadows Primary School
Pascoe Vale Secondary College
Strathmore Secondary College
Montmorency Primary School
Catchment information is indicative only. Always verify with the relevant state education department before making enrolment decisions.
Traffic & Congestion
30 Mackenzie Street, Brunswick is located in a moderately accessible inner-suburb area with good connectivity to major roads. Traffic conditions are typically moderate with peak-hour congestion on surrounding arterial roads, particularly during morning and evening commute times.
Nearby Major Roads
Peak Hour Impact
Significant congestion on Sydney Road during morning (7-9 AM) and evening (5-7 PM) peak hours with increased traffic volume from surrounding suburbs. Brunswick Road experiences moderate congestion during peak periods. Local streets see elevated but manageable traffic during school hours (8-9 AM, 3-4 PM).
Public Transport
Excellent public transport access with Brunswick Railway Station approximately 800 meters away on the Upfield Line, providing regular services to Melbourne CBD. Multiple tram routes on Lygon Street (approximately 600m away) and bus services on Sydney Road and Brunswick Road offer additional connectivity.
Public Transport
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Flood Risk
Brunswick is located in inner Melbourne with exposure to both Yarra River and Moonee Ponds Creek flood risk. Parts of the suburb fall within the LSIO, particularly near creek corridors and lower-lying areas, reflecting historical flooding events and modelled inundation extents. Properties outside the formal overlay may still experience local stormwater flooding during extreme rainfall events.
Planning Controls
- •Mandatory flood-risk assessment for developments in LSIO areas
- •Floor level requirements relative to probable maximum flood (PMF) or 1% AEP flood level
- •Restrictions on basement construction and underground car parks in high-risk zones
- •Stormwater management and detention requirements to mitigate local flooding
Bushfire Risk
Brunswick is an inner-suburban Melbourne locality with predominantly urban character, low vegetation density, and limited bushfire hazard. The area is not typically mapped within Victoria's Bushfire Prone Area (BPA) or Bushfire Management Overlay (BMO) due to its dense residential and industrial development. Bushfire risk to properties in Brunswick is considered low.
Crime & Safety
Brunswick is an inner-northern Melbourne suburb with crime rates above Victorian state averages, primarily driven by theft and malicious damage incidents. The suburb experiences typical inner-urban crime patterns with moderate assault rates. Crime levels have remained relatively stable over recent years with property crime being the dominant concern.
Total Incidents
8,500
Estimated annual (2024-2025)
vs State
Above Average
Trend
➡️ stable
Crime Categories
Future Development
Brunswick is a well-established inner-north Melbourne suburb experiencing steady medium-density infill development, particularly around the Brunswick railway station and along Sydney Road. Council is prioritising mixed-use activation, residential intensification and local infrastructure improvements to support the suburb's role as part of the broader Moreland growth corridor. Development activity reflects strong investor and owner-occupier demand for apartment and townhouse products in close proximity to public transport and employment.
Brunswick Station Precinct Mixed-use Development
0.5 kmMulti-storey residential and retail development centred on Brunswick railway station as part of the Moreland Council's station precinct activation strategy.
Determination: 2025-2026
Recent Medium-density Residential DAs
1.2 kmMultiple 4-6 storey apartment and townhouse developments responding to Moreland's medium-density growth corridor along Sydney Road and surrounding streets.
Determination: 2024-2025
Moreland High Street Activation
0.8 kmCouncil-supported urban renewal initiative to enhance retail and commercial vitality along key trading strips with ground-floor activation and upper-level residential.
Determination: 2025-2027
Local Infrastructure and Open Space
1.5 kmMoreland Council-funded footpath, cycling and drainage upgrades across the Brunswick area to support increased density.
Determination: 2024-2025
Residential Intensification DAs
0.6 kmScattered lot medium-rise and townhouse conversions on former single-dwelling sites throughout the inner-north precinct.
Determination: 2024-2026
Heritage & Conservation
Brunswick is an established inner-northern Melbourne suburb with strong Victorian-era heritage character. The suburb contains multiple local heritage listings and is covered by a Heritage Overlay, particularly around the commercial core along Sydney Road and surrounding residential streets. Many late 19th and early 20th century buildings contribute to the area's distinctive streetscape, with development controls protecting building façades and character.
⚠️ Restrictions
- •Requirement to obtain permit for external alterations to heritage-listed properties
- •Restrictions on demolition of contributory buildings within heritage overlay areas
- •Limitations on roof and façade modifications without council approval
- •Setback and garden character requirements for front boundaries
Nearby Heritage Items